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.

5318 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Nigeria

14 days ago

Attempt to overthrow Tinubu: 16 military officers indicted for coup plot face death penalty

Nigeria

14 days ago

Full list of 13 newly proposed LGAs that successfully scaled second reading at national assembly

Nigeria

14 days ago

Full list: Covenant University approved school fees for 2026 academic session released

Education

15 days ago

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Tension in Abuja as angry workers pursue Wike’s motorcade

Politics

15 days ago

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

Africa

15 days ago

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

Nigeria

15 days ago

Beatrice Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on January 21, 2026, after serving her UK prison term for organ-harvesting conspiracy involving her ill daughter.

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

Nigeria

15 days ago

Nigeria’s first-class monarchs preserved tradition, promoted unity, and influenced politics, culture, and community life across diverse regions as of 2026.

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

Nigeria

15 days ago

A full list of proposed new Local Government Areas as of January, 2026 as submitted to the National Assembly, reflecting Nigeria’s push for grassroots governance.

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

Politics

16 days 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

16 days 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

16 days 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

16 days 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

16 days 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

17 days ago

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

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