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.

5938 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Insecurity in Nigeria: ISWAP kills eight Nigerian soldiers in Borno state after deadly raid

Nigeria

4 months ago

Full list: Direct flights Nigerians can take from Lagos in 2026, all 30 countries mentioned

World

4 months ago

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Real-time transmission: Hacking needs to be avoided In this computer age, Tinubu says

Politics

4 months ago

“No real-time transmission”: INEC clarifies results protocol for FCT council poll

Politics

4 months ago

Kano hisbah board bans tricycle operators from wearing three-quarter trousers during Ramadan

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerian senate warns MDAs over late arrival at budget defence

Politics

4 months ago

2026: Importance of breaking fast with dates during the holy month of Ramadan

World

4 months ago

During Ramadan, Muslims broke their fast with dates, which carried spiritual meaning and offered health benefits backed by science and tradition.

ICPC arraigns federal works director over alleged ₦2 million money laundering

Nigeria

4 months ago

ICPC has arraigned Federal Works Director Blessing Lere-Adams in Abuja on money laundering charges; she pleaded not guilty and was granted ₦5m bail.

Germany’s labour shortage opens doors for Nigerian professionals seeking high paying jobs abroad

Europe

4 months ago

Germany faced a labour shortage and offered Nigerians high salaries, strong benefits, and career opportunities in healthcare, IT, and engineering.

Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world

World

4 months ago

Ramadan 2026 will begin on February 18 or 19, with Muslims worldwide fasting 12 to 15 hours daily, marking the month of the Quran’s first revelation.

Yobe state police foil kidnap attempt, arrests 4 suspected members of crime syndicate

Nigeria

4 months ago

Yobe Police foiled a kidnap attempt in Potiskum, rescued a 35-year-old victim, arrested four suspects and seized a Toyota Prado SUV used in the crime.

Three South Africans charged with murder after death of e-hailing taxi driver

Nigeria

4 months ago

Three South Africans were charged with murder after e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat was killed in Pretoria, sparking protests and calls for driver protection.

14 wedding guests die while returning from ceremony in Kebbi state, governor reacts

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kebbi State mourned as 14 people, mostly women, died in a tragic boat accident in Yauri after a wedding ceremony, prompting condolences from Governor Idris.