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.

6178 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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US state department expands social media vetting to more visa categories in 2026

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US embassy in Nigeria urges American citizens to register for STEP travel safety programme

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Peter Obi criticises EFCC over Osun state account freeze ahead of governorship election

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Over 1,900 small UK businesses still licensed to sponsor foreign workers despite tighter visa rules

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Human Rights Watch calls Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil a war crime

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Prof. Aruwa on Gazelle 2 funds and the imperative of transparency

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Prof. Aruwa analysed Project Gazelle 2 refinancing, stressing transparency, accountability and productive use of funds to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal future.

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid new probe into his qualifications

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Jason Arday resigned as Cambridge professor after new questions on his academic claims prompted a fresh investigation into his qualifications and career.

US student visas issued to Indian, Chinese nationals drop by up to 60% in 2025

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US F-1 visas issued to Indian and Chinese nationals fell sharply between May–Aug 2025, marking steep declines from prior averages and 2024 levels.

Irish police seize E-bikes and drugs in major Dublin operation

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Gardaí has actually seized 166 e-bikes, drugs worth €158,000, cash and a sawn-off shotgun in Dublin during Operation Meacán, with four suspects charged.

Israel strikes Southern Lebanon, kills 1 and orders Mansouri evacuation

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Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon, killing one person and wounding 12 others, as the Israeli military said it was responding to blatant violation of ceasefire.

Explosive-laden drone found near Ukrainian cargo planes at German airport

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German police discovered a drone carrying an explosive device at Airport overnight after an employee spotted object close to parked Ukrainian cargo planes.

US Congressman Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after ethics censure recommendation

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Congressman Chuck Edwards announced on Wednesday that he would not be running for re-election, two days after a congressional ethics committee recommended.

South Africa Wants New Rules for Ex-Presidents' Foreign Trips After Zuma-Gupta Meeting

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South Africa's Foreign Affairs Minister Ronald Lamola has proposed new rules requiring former presidents to disclose full details of planned foreign travel.

France raises minimum monthly funds required for student visa in 2026

World

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France raised student visa funds to €877.50 monthly from August 1, 2026, replacing the €615 threshold, impacting all long-stay international applicants.

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