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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Anthony Joshua accident: What to know about Lagos-Ibadan expressway where popular boxer crashed

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Mass failure: 34 lawyers fail judges’ appointment exam for Federal High Court

Nigeria

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Full list of 8 terrorist goups operating in Nigeria and Africa that are of particular concern to US

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4 months ago

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Inside details of Kano governor’s plan to breakaway from Kwankwaso and join APC

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4 months ago

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Analyst lists 7 states in Nigeria that US should launch further air strikes to target terrorists

Nigeria

4 months ago

What to know about Sokoto terrorists targeted in US missile strikes on christmas day

Nigeria

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Guard kills coworker at Gombe state government house

Nigeria

4 months ago

A Gombe Government House worker was found dead after alleged assault by a colleague; police confirmed arrest and ongoing investigation into the homicide case.

US air strikes: What to know about Tomahawk missile reportedly used in Sokoto

Nigeria

4 months ago

US air strikes in Sokoto reportedly used Tomahawk missiles, which had delivered precise long-range strikes and evaded detection in past global conflicts.

Tragic motor accident claims lives of 7 wedding travelers, names and location released

Nigeria

4 months ago

Seven Lawanti villagers tragically lost their lives in a motor accident on the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway, Governor Yahaya mourned the painful loss.

Terrorists relocate to new places after US air strikes, actual location reportedly uncovered

Nigeria

4 months ago

US missile strikes in Nigeria disrupted terrorist hideouts, forcing relocation, injuring residents, and destroying properties as armed groups fled communities.

9 fascinating facts about Christmas as Nigerians celebrate festive season in 2025

Nigeria

4 months ago

Fascinating facts about Christmas, from its origins to its economic impact in 2024. Learn about the history, and significance of this popular Christian holiday.

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Aminu Sa’adu, Aliyu Yusuf: Things to know about deceased Kano lawmakers who died hours apart

Politics

4 months ago

Two Kano lawmakers, Aminu Ungogo and Aliyu Daneji, died hours apart on Wednesday, leaving the Assembly in mourning over their sudden tragic loss.

NJFP: FG provides update on N150,000 monthly internship for Nigerian youths

Nigeria

4 months ago

Over 25,000 applicants nationwide had completed the NJFP CBT as thousands more continued merit-based process connecting graduates to work opportunities.

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Benin coup: President jails 30 people with links to failed military takeover

Nigeria

4 months ago

Benin jailed 30 people, mostly soldiers, after a failed coup against President Patrice Talon, with charges of treason, murder and endangering state security.

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JNIM: Another terrorist group announces entry into Nigeria, key facts emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

JNIM claimed its first attack in Nigeria on October 31, 2024, killing a soldier in Kwara State, signalling a possible expansion into the country’s central region.

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