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.

5335 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Charlie Kirk: New detail about accused shooter emerged in latest update

4 months ago

Kemi Badenoch condemns online celebration of Charlie Kirk’s killing as “normalisation of violence”

Europe

4 months ago

Over 50 abducted in Zamfara as armed bandits launch fresh attacks

Nigeria

4 months ago

“Many no longer trust the process”: INEC, Catholic Bishops clash over 2023 election

Politics

4 months ago

Babcock university debunks infidelity claims against vice-chancellor candidate

Education

4 months ago

Air India staff video hijacked by fake crash claims on social media, sparks concern

World

4 months ago

Kwara officials recover cash and foreign currency from street beggars in Ilorin

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kwara State evacuates 40 beggars from Ilorin streets in joint operation, uncovering cash, foreign currency and repeat offenders amid anti-begging crackdown.

RCCG celebrates pastor Adeboye’s 50 years of service in church, pens heartfelt message

Nigeria

4 months ago

RCCG honours Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s 50 years of ordained ministry with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating his legacy and calling for prayers on social media.

Dangote takes over Ilorin Central Mosque’s N1.1bn project

Nigeria

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote takes over funding of Ilorin Central Mosque’s ₦1.1bn hostel project, pledging monthly ₦5m support and long-term student housing benefits.

Engineer claims responsibility for Air India plane crash in revenge plots, police say

World

4 months ago

Engineer arrested for bomb hoaxes and false Air India crash claim in revenge plot targeting ex-colleague, sparking panic across 11 Indian states.

APC launches internship programme to train young Nigerians in politics and governance

Politics

5 months ago

APC Youth Wing launches internship to train young Nigerians in politics, governance, and leadership. Apply now for hands-on experience and networking.

Nigeria customs service recruitment: Step-by-step guide for email validation explained

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria Customs Service urges shortlisted applicants to validate email addresses via official portal to receive CBT updates and avoid missing recruitment info.

Air India crash: Current location of sole survivor released in latest update

Asia

5 months ago

British survivor of Air India crash remains in India mourning his brother, as UK families demand answers over mishandled remains and official silence.

Air India: Was only sole survivor arrested by police and handcuffed after crash? Fact emerges

Asia

5 months ago

False claims about Air India AI-171 crash survivor Vishwas Kumar Ramesh’s arrest debunked. Verified reports confirm he was the sole passenger who survived.

Trafficked Gorilla to be returned to Nigeria following rehabilitation in Turkey

World

5 months ago

Rescued baby gorilla named Zeytin, once found in a crate at Istanbul airport, is set to return to Nigeria after months of recovery at Polonezköy Zoo.

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