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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Risky: Full list of worst countries to give birth in 2026

Africa

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Beatrice: Wife of Ekweremadu finally returns to Nigeria after release from UK prison

Nigeria

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Full list of 10 first-class powerful monarchs in Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

Full list of proposed new local government areas submitted to National Assembly in 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

Full list of ministers who were sacked, resigned under president Tinubu as of 2026

Politics

5 months ago

Seven ministers were sacked or resigned under President Tinubu between 2023 and 2025, following scandals, reshuffles, and controversies that reshaped his cabinet.

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US, Nigeria issue important joint statement as Trump threatens more military actions

Nigeria

5 months ago

The US and Nigeria held their first Joint Working Group in Abuja, reaffirmed commitment to religious freedom, and agreed to strengthen security cooperation.

Full list: Federal government releases names of 774 successful Nigerians for nationwide programme

Nigeria

5 months ago

The federal government released 774 National Health Fellows across Nigeria, strengthening the health system by engaging young professionals in local communities.

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Tension as Kano governor Abba Yusuf sacks Kwankwaso’s top ally shortly after quitting NNPC

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Abba Yusuf dismissed his adviser after quitting NNPP, sparking defections and deepening Kano’s political divisions ahead of the 2027 elections.

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2027 election: Why Tinubu may want to replace VP Shettima, possible reasons emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima’s future in APC was uncertain as Tinubu sought a second term, with northern governors and lawmakers eyeing the VP seat.

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From jail cells to presidential palaces: 10 leaders who overcame imprisonment to become presidents

Africa

5 months ago

Imprisonment had shaped the journeys of leaders worldwide, as many rose from prison cells to presidencies, turning sacrifice into national leadership.

Gunmen kill seven youths at tin mining site in Plateau state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gunmen invaded a tin mining site in Jos South, Plateau State, and killed seven youths, deepening fears of violence as residents mourned the tragic loss.

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Police launch urgent probe in Abuja after young woman died at boyfriend’s home

Nigeria

5 months ago

Police in Abuja investigated the sudden death of Esther Akwaji, 27, after visiting her boyfriend in Dei-Dei. Authorities confirmed probe and assured justice.

What to know about Nigeria’s US ambassador-designate, Lateef Are

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved new ambassadors to France, United States and UK, over two years after Nigeria recalled all envoys from foreign missions.

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