Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Staff Writer, Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor, Prime Progress (2022), Staff Writer, politics and current affairs editor, Legit.ng (present)

Awards: Humangle Most-Read Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Stories of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is an AFP-certified journalist. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022). He is a 2025 CRA Grantee, 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow. Email: basitjamiu1st@gmail.com and basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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United States seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic for two weeks

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New tax laws: List of 10 ways that states in Nigeria will benefit from the reform

Nigeria

4 months ago

Captured Venezuelan president once visited Nigeria, what he said about US when he came emerges

World

4 months ago

2027 election: Wike mentions those deepening recent tension between him and Fubara

Politics

4 months ago

Fence collapse in Borno state kills five people, key details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

List of 5 countries Donald Trump could target next after Venezuela takeover

World

4 months ago

List of not-so-popular benefits of new tax laws for Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax laws, enforced on January 1, 2026, reshaped fiscal policy, eased burdens on small businesses, promoted fairness, and encouraged investment growth.

US president once reportedly ordered an African president to be killed, he died months after

Africa

4 months ago

Evidence emerged that Eisenhower ordered the CIA to eliminate Patrice Lumumba in 1960, as revealed in a 1975 interview linked to Kennedy archives.

US governor Tim Walz ends his re-election bid, gives reason

World

4 months ago

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election bid as he faced criticism over a fraud scandal, saying he chose to focus on serving the people instead.

Colombian president Gustavo Petro ready to “take up arms” to face Trump

World

4 months ago

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to take up arms after Donald Trump threatened him following a US military strike that seized Venezuela’s leader.

“We need Greenland”: Trump repeats threat to capture another country’s key territory

World

4 months ago

Trump reignited tensions by proposing Greenland annexation, while Denmark rejected threats and insisted sovereignty was protected under Nato and international law.

Venezuela crisis may affect Nigeria, creating $10b hole in FG’s N58tr spending plan

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s 2026 budget faced strain as Venezuela’s crisis reshaped oil supply, cutting crude prices and exposing a $10bn gap in projected revenues.

Revoking passport: Senate approves tough penalty for Nigerians jailed abroad

Politics

4 months ago

Nigeria’s Senate advances bill to revoke passports of citizens convicted abroad for 10 years, aiming to restore global reputation and deter overseas crime.

Tax laws: How to know if you are eligible to pay tax in Nigeria according to new residency rules

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax law defined residency rules, clarified who was taxable, and explained worldwide versus Nigeria-sourced income obligations as of today.

Tragic boat accident in Yobe state leaves 25 dead and 14 missing

Nigeria

4 months ago

At least 25 people were confirmed dead and 14 missing after a canoe capsized in Yobe State, as rescue teams and officials launched urgent search efforts.

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