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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Full list of prominent Nigerians that were born in February

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Full list of countries where thallium sulphate and its variants have been banned

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Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor, asked NSA Nuhu Ribadu to clarify reports of a 10kg thallium sulphate procurement, raising safety and transparency concerns.

Full List: How to join US military as a Nigerian, requirements and age limits mentioned

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Applicants needed United States residency, met age limits, passed ASVAB, held diplomas, and proved fitness before they enlisted in the U.S. military.

Channels TV cameraman dies 9 days after tragic road accident

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Channels Television cameraman Kani Ben died on February 8, 2026, from spinal injuries after a Bauchi crash involving 13 journalists covering NEDC projects.

Presidents’ day: US to temporarily close embassy in Nigeria, details emerge

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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos closed on February 16, 2026, for Presidents’ Day, honouring U.S. presidents’ leadership and history.

War on insecurity: US military aircraft drops ammo in Borno state after Boko Haram attacks

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US military aircraft landed in Nigeria with ammunition between Thursday and Friday as part of Washington’s support for Nigeria’s fight against insurgency.

Chinese embassy denies claims of terrorism funding linked to mining operations in Nigeria

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China dismissed United States lawmakers’ claims of illegal mining in Nigeria, stating its firms complied with local laws and contributed to communities.

7 UNILAG first class graduates from mass communication share how they earned good results

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UNILAG Mass Communication graduates in 2025 and 2026 achieved seven first-class honours, showing resilience, creativity, and discipline in their studies.

Full list of organisations designated as terrorist entities by Canada as of 2026

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Canada updated its terrorist entities list in 2026, naming militant groups, extremist movements, and cartels as part of its counterterrorism policy.

Trump administration to revoke US citizenship from foreign-born Americans

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The Trump administration expanded denaturalisation efforts, redeployed USCIS staff, and pursued citizenship revocations as part of its immigration crackdown.

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