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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Demand for higher education abroad rising as Nigeria ranks fourth in UK study visa grants in 2025

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NJFP announces talent pool admission after CBT and video review success

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Coalition: Prophet Ojo mentions who can remove Tinubu in 2027, "He's a strategic leader"

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Mauritius, Nigeria, Egypt: Minimum monthly wages across selected 15 African countries in 2026

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Nigerian army refutes mutiny allegations, reaffirms loyalty and commitment to troop welfare

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The Nigerian Army dismissed Sahara Reporters’ mutiny claims, clarified salaries and allowances, and reaffirmed loyalty, discipline and welfare reforms.

Spain’s worst rail crash in over decade leaves 39 dead and dozens injured in Adamuz collision

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Spain’s worst rail crash in over a decade left 39 dead and dozens injured after two trains collided in Adamuz, sparking rescue efforts and national mourning.

Former NURTW chairman reportedly killed by hoodlums in Osogbo, police launch investigation

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Former NURTW chairman Kazeem Oyewole was reportedly killed by hoodlums in Osogbo, sparking tension as police launched investigation into the violent attack.

US embassy in Nigeria announces closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced its Abuja and Lagos offices will be closed on January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.

President Tinubu mourns the death of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar from Plateau

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President Bola Tinubu mourned Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, who died at 92, praising his 2018 bravery for sheltering Christians and his legacy of peace.

Classroom block of school collapses during school hours in Lagos

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A classroom block at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu collapsed during school hours; students were evacuated safely and no casualty was recorded.

Air India plane grounded after cargo container incident at Delhi airport, investigation begins

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An Air India Airbus A350 was grounded after its engine sucked in a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport, prompting a DGCA safety investigation.

Uganda 2026: Yoweri Museveni takes strong lead in presidential election results

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Museveni led Uganda’s election with 76% as partial results showed, while Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest amid fraud claims and internet blackout.

Lagos state announces e-registration for 2026 universal basic education test

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Lagos state announced e-registration for the 2026 Universal Basic Education test, confirming free public school entry and N5,000 fee for private pupils.

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