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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5920 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, Trump issues fresh threats

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UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push, sources say

World

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INEC gives update on collection of PVCs for the Ekiti state governorship election

Politics

9 days ago

World Health Organization opens opportunity for youth, lists requirements and application process

World

9 days ago

Israel seizes Ibrahimi Mosque in occupied West Bank, details emerge

World

9 days ago

Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet performance goals

Africa

9 days ago

US to help Cabo Verde goalkeeper’s mother travel for World Cup after emotional absence

World

9 days ago

Vozinha’s mother had missed his historic World Cup debut due to costly visa rules. The US later worked to assist Ana Candida Évora with travel documents.

Pantami remains bonafide PDP member, Gombe PDP says, slams APC over repeated claims

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10 days ago

Pantami’s political status reignited debate in Gombe as the PDP insisted he was a bonafide member, dismissed APC claims as false, and urged focus on elections.

Lagos police command debunks false kidnap claims about DCP Khan Salihu

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Lagos Police Command debunked false kidnap claims, confirming DCP Khan Salihu died after a brief illness, urging media to retract misleading reports.

General Abdulsalami shares what he told Obasanjo before he became president in 1999

Nigeria

10 days ago

Abdulsalami revealed in his autobiography Call of Duty that he advised Obasanjo not to contest the presidency in 1998 and resisted pressures to extend military rule.

US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis who lash out at Prime Minister Netanyahu

World

11 days ago

Israelis reacted angrily to the U.S.-Iran deal, blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leaving Israel weaker. Critics said he misjudged Donald Trump.

Rising debt costs squeeze developing nations, stall progress on climate, UNCTAD report finds

World

11 days ago

UNCTAD’s latest report revealed that rising debt costs had squeezed developing nations, reducing funds for schools, healthcare, infrastructure and climate action.

UK government appoints new British High Commissioner to Nigeria

World

11 days ago

Peter Vowles was appointed British High Commissioner to Nigeria in September 2026, succeeding Dr Richard Montgomery CMG with extensive diplomatic experience.

United Nations careers portal opens new job opportunities for Nigerians

World

11 days ago

UN vacancies announced for Nigerian nationals in June 2026, offering global career opportunities with deadlines across June and July through the UN Careers portal.

UK publishes salary of construction workers, electricians, plumbers and restaurant attendants

World

11 days ago

UK published salary data for construction workers, electricians, carpenters, plumbers and restaurant attendants, showing average annual and hourly wages.

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