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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Sultan of Sokoto rejects Sharia law for Christians, gives reason

Nigeria

5 months ago

Coup leader Pascal Tigri flees to neighbouring country after failed Benin takeover

Africa

5 months ago

US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker heightens regional tensions

World

5 months ago

Video shows emotional moment Senator Natasha gifts house to POP ceiling worker

Politics

5 months ago

US president Donald Trump launches $1 million gold visa card programme

World

5 months ago

Video: How I married Bola Tinubu and the promise he made to my father, First Lady Remi opens up

Nigeria

5 months ago

EndSARS: Lai Mohammed says Lekki toll gate massacre is fake news

Nigeria

5 months ago

Lai Mohammed insisted during an Arise TV interview that the reported Lekki toll gate massacre in the 2020 EndSARS protest was fake news and no deaths occurred.

US lawmaker Riley Moore reports harrowing stories from Benue following his visit

Nigeria

5 months ago

US lawmaker Riley Moore reported meeting Christians in Benue who faced horrific violence and displacement, with over 600,000 living in IDP camps.

Indian government deports 32 Nigerians within 10 days, reason emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Delhi police deported 32 Nigerians after a drug peddling crackdown; probe revealed laundering through fake firms and courier services linked to Nick’s cartel.

SCOAN: TB Joshua's church holds thanksgiving, lead pastor sends message to believers about 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

SCOAN held its annual thanksgiving in Lagos where Pastor Evelyn Joshua urged Nigerians to trust God, reflecting on growth, healing, and hope for 2026.

Pastor Adeboye mentions main reason why he stopped having female secretary

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor E.A. Adeboye explained in a sermon that he stopped having a female secretary after working late nights, citing caution and the need for boundaries.

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Federal government proposes comprehensive overhaul of NYSC with N2 billion innovation fund

Education

5 months ago

Federal Government proposed NYSC reforms with a ₦2bn Innovation Fund, aiming to modernise the scheme, boost skills, and align corps deployment with manpower needs.

List of things to know about Accord Party emerges after governor Adeleke announces his defection

Politics

5 months ago

Accord Party gained attention after Governor Adeleke’s defection, upheld unity and progress, and urged Tinubu to act as Nigerians suffered hunger.

Main reason governor Fubara defected to APC from PDP emerges in a video

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State announced his defection from PDP to APC, saying the move showed full support for President Bola Tinubu and his leadership.

Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves 13-month salary bonus in December for workers

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde approved the 2025 13th‑month salary bonus for Oyo workers, cleared minimum wage arrears, and inaugurated LAUTECH Teaching Hospital board.

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