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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Families of military officers detained over alleged coup plot break silence, speak

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Full list: US states specific public areas in Nigeria that terrorists are plotting to attack, kill

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Achievers university urges students to avoid social vices and misuse of social media

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Australia endured its hottest days as a fierce heat wave pushed temperatures near 50C, fuelling bushfires, power outages and community resilience across Victoria.

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South Africa declares Israeli envoy persona non grata amidst strained diplomatic relations

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South Africa expelled Israel’s top diplomat for violating norms, and Israel retaliated by removing a South African envoy, deepening their strained ties.

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Scientists set doomsday clock, warn of rising nuclear and climate risks

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The Doomsday Clock was set at 85 seconds to midnight, marking the closest humanity had ever been to symbolic catastrophe. Scientists cited rising nuclear tensions.

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UN warns of civilian risk amid renewed fighting and mass displacement in South Sudan

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply concerned as violence escalated in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, displacing 180,000 and endangering aid delivery.

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Burkina Faso military government dissolves all political parties in sweeping decree

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5 months ago

Burkina Faso’s military-led government dissolved all political parties in a sweeping decree, transferring their assets to the state after the 2022 coup.

Air pollution crisis exposed: Report warns of global health emergency linked to millions of deaths

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5 months ago

Air pollution was reported as the world’s biggest health risk, causing millions of premature deaths while cities struggled with dangerous air quality levels.

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INEC partners traditional rulers to secure peace ahead of Ekiti governorship election in 2026

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5 months ago

INEC enlisted Ekiti monarchs to ensure peace and unity, devolved voter registration to wards, and prepared for a credible June 20, 2026 election.

New study warns billions could face extreme heat by 2050 as global warming intensifies

World

5 months ago

Oxford study revealed nearly half the world faced extreme heat by 2050 at 2°C warming, warning urgent adaptation and net-zero action were needed.

Climate change intensifies floods in Africa, leaving over 100 dead and 300,000 displaced

Africa

5 months ago

Southern Africa was hit by deadly floods as climate change intensified rains, killing over 100 and displacing 300,000, with scientists warning of rising risks.

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