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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Military reportedly arrest 4 policemen who violated president Tinubu’s new directive

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Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government

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Year-in-review: 7 proposed new states that scaled second reading in 2025

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List of Nigerians who are exempted after US announced partial suspension for visa issuance

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The US partially suspended visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, but exemptions for dual nationals, LPRs, SIVs, athletes and minorities remained.

Richard Mills: Key things to know about the recalled US ambassador to Nigeria

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Richard Mills, US ambassador to Nigeria, was recalled by President Trump in a global reshuffle that affected over two dozen countries, with Africa most impacted.

US finally clarifies whether troops will be sent to Nigeria to combat terrorism

Nigeria

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The United States ruled out sending troops to Nigeria, saying its CPC designation aimed to drive reforms through diplomacy, accountability, and religious freedom.

Community mourns as speeding trailer kills nine in tragic road accident

Nigeria

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Nine people died in a Gombe road crash as FRSC confirmed excessive speed and brake failure caused a trailer to hit a Sharon bus on Kaltungo-Cham Road.

FG flags N288 billion financial irregularities under former INEC chairman Yakubu

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Auditor-General’s 2022 report flagged N288bn in INEC operations, citing procurement breaches, undocumented payments, and unretired advances between 2018 and 2019.

2025: List of 10 countries that have suffered most from the deadly hands of terrorists

World

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The Global Terrorism Index 2025 revealed that Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Syria and others had suffered the most from deadly terrorist violence worldwide.

Army breaks silence as terrorists reportedly plan Christian massacre on Christmas day

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters confirmed heightened security as troops and surveillance were deployed nationwide to prevent attacks during Christmas festivities.

FCCPC sends message to transport workers ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities

Nigeria

4 months ago

FCCPC clarified that festive transport fare hikes were not unlawful but warned exploitative practices by operators would attract strict regulatory sanctions.

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Traders in tears, count losses as fire destroys furniture market

Nigeria

4 months ago

A fire outbreak destroyed Sabuwar Lale furniture market in Kano, burning shops and goods worth millions of naira, leaving traders without their livelihood.

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