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.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Boko Haram members found in army and police recruitment list – lawmaker

Nigeria

5 months ago

Full profiles of three ambassadors nominated by Tinubu for senate confirmation

Politics

5 months ago

Ammunition incident at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria entrance gate causes confusion

Nigeria

5 months ago

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Factory fire in Anambra state destroys property worth millions

Nigeria

5 months ago

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FRSC says nineteen were involved in motor accident, eight confirmed dead

Nigeria

5 months ago

Parent of abducted school children in Niger state dies of heart attack – CAN

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris receives rescued 25 Maga schoolgirls, says no ransom was paid

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris received 25 rescued Maga schoolgirls, confirmed they were safe and stated no ransom was paid during the Tinubu-ordered operation.

British high commission warns Nigerians against visa fraud

Nigeria

5 months ago

The British High Commission in Nigeria warned that visa fraud cost victims millions, exposed them to exploitation, and led to 10-year travel bans.

Ex-governor Fayose expresses anger over Obasanjo’s remarks at 65th birthday

Politics

5 months ago

Ayo Fayose reacted angrily after Olusegun Obasanjo’s remarks at his 65th birthday, saying the former president reignited their feud despite reconciliation efforts.

Abia state government seals president Tinubu’s campaign office in Umuahia

Politics

5 months ago

Abia state government sealed President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Partners office in Umuahia, citing tax law violations under Abia State Tax Law No. 7 of 2020.

Nigerian troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Taraba state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerian troops in Taraba arrested suspected kidnapper Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, linked to Umar Musa, marking progress in dismantling criminal syndicates.

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Fresh abduction in Kwara state heightens security concerns

Nigeria

5 months ago

Armed men abducted 11 residents in Isapa, Kwara state, after storming the community, leaving families terrified and security forces on high alert.

Attack of Catholic school in Niger: Bayo Onanuga says number of missing children still uncertain

Nigeria

5 months ago

About 50 children escaped captivity after bandits attacked a Catholic school in Niger state, while officials said the number of missing pupils remained uncertain.

Newlywed husband reportedly stabbed to death by his wife in Katsina

Nigeria

5 months ago

A newlywed tragedy shocked Katsina as Dan Gaske Mai Masara was reportedly stabbed to death by his wife three days after their wedding, leaving grief in Jibia.

President Tinubu’s coordination leads to rescue of 38 kidnapped worshippers in Kwara

Nigeria

5 months ago

Security operatives has rescued 38 kidnapped worshippers in Kwara after Tinubu coordinated DSS and Air Force raid, ending the deadly church attack.

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