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.

5335 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Tragedy on highway: Bus accident claims the lives of 42 people

Africa

4 months ago

Israel receives all 20 living captives held by Gaza as ceasefire continues

World

4 months ago

Nigerian army breaks silence as soldier kills wife, self at Wawa Cantonment

Nigeria

4 months ago

Assistant head teacher of LEA Primary School dies unexpectedly in his sleep

Nigeria

4 months ago

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

Education

4 months ago

14-year-old tragically killed at funeral party after accidental discharge by forest guard

Nigeria

4 months ago

Source gives update on former US president Biden who was diagnosed with cancer

World

4 months ago

Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy for aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his spokesman and sources have confirmed.

Nigerian army promotes 14 new colonels, releases a list of their names

Nigeria

4 months ago

Army War College Nigeria decorated 14 newly promoted Colonels in Abuja, urging them to uphold discipline, innovation, and the “Soldier First” ethos.

Dismissed Catholic sister speaks out, makes claim about her removal

Nigeria

4 months ago

Annastasia Kinse, a Plateau state nun, revealed she was dismissed after reporting harassment at Veritas University, sparking calls for Church accountability.

Nigerian army opens fresh recruitment, mentions date, requirement and how to apply

Nigeria

4 months ago

Apply for the Nigerian Army SSCC Course 49/2026. Open to civilians in Nigeria and military personnel. Free online application closes 12 November 2025.

Holy drink: Things to know about brand new wine by Kenyan Catholic church

Africa

4 months ago

Kenya’s Catholic Church unveils new altar wine, Mass Wine, to preserve Eucharistic sanctity after old brand became widely sold in bars and shops nationwide.

Tears as Kano Emirate Council loses prominent member who died at the age of 85

Nigeria

4 months ago

Sheikh Kabiru Madabo, Kano Emirate Council member and Islamic scholar, dies at 85 after brief illness. Funeral to be held at Emir Palace Kofar Kudu.

Maria Corina Machado: Things to know about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner

World

4 months ago

Maria Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight to restore democracy in Venezuela and her leadership against authoritarian rule.

APC releases date for primary election in Osun state, fixes N50 million for governorship form

Politics

4 months ago

APC releases 2026 Osun State governorship election timetable, sets primary for December and fixes ₦50m fee for nomination forms with special concessions.

President Trump ignored as Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced

World

4 months ago

President Donald Trump was ignored for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and most vocally himself.

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