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

Author's articles

Saudi Arabia announces passing of Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, country's top religious leader

Asia

4 months ago

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court

Africa

4 months ago

Weather forecast: NIMET predicts thunderstorms and rainfall in many states

Nigeria

4 months ago

ICAN reaffirms zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice amid viral impersonation allegations

Education

4 months ago

Charlie Kirk’s final words on Nigeria was about Daniel Ogoloma

World

4 months ago

US embassy in Nigeria mentions who can be barred from receiving American visa

World

4 months ago

FULL LIST: Four female elected officers die in Lagos within two months of inauguration

Politics

4 months ago

Four female elected officers in Lagos died within two months of inauguration, sparking public concern as APC denies political link to the tragic losses.

Trump’s speech: 7 takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service

World

4 months ago

Charlie Kirk’s memorial drew tens of thousands as Trump, Vance and Erika Kirk vowed to carry forward his mission with faith, resolve and political fire.

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as “great American hero” at Arizona memorial service

4 months ago

Donald Trump calls Charlie Kirk a “martyr” at Arizona memorial as Erika Kirk delivers emotional tribute and forgiveness message to nearly 100,000 mourners.

Netanyahu condemns UK recognition of Palestine, calls it “absurd prize for terrorism”

World

4 months ago

Israel’s PM Netanyahu condemns UK’s recognition of Palestine, calling it a reward for terrorism amid rising tensions and domestic protests over Gaza conflict.

Gaza war: List of 3 countries that have recognised Palestinian state

World

4 months ago

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise the Palestinian state amid Gaza war, sparking global reactions and renewed debate over the two-state solution.

Ooni of Ife visits Olubadan designate Rashidi Ladoja in Ibadan

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ooni of Ife visits Olubadan designate Rashidi Ladoja in Ibadan ahead of his September 26 installation, drawing chiefs and cultural leaders to the royal gathering.

UK recognises Palestinian state amid Gaza war and diplomatic shift

Politics

4 months ago

Britain said on Sunday it was recognising a Palestinian state after Israel failed to meet conditions including a ceasefire in the nearly two-year-old Gaza war.