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.

5701 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Full list of Nigeria’s finance ministers since 1999 and what they studied

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NYSC member dies in Abuja after troops responded to armed robbery attack, details emerge

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Amount Wale Edun and other ministers who left Tinubu's cabinet will receive emerged

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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has confirmed that ministers who left Tinubu’s cabinet will each receive a severance package.

INEC opens online portal for ad-hoc staff recruitment

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INEC announced it had opened its online portal for ad‑hoc staff recruitment ahead of the Ekiti governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026.

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INEC updates website on SDP leadership after court order on internal crisis

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) formally recognised Shehu Gabam as SDP National Chairman after the Court of Appeal's order in March 2026.

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Mali defence minister Sadio Camara killed after terrorist attacks across the country

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Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed after coordinated militant attacks targeted Bamako’s airport, Kati, and northern towns, deepening the crisis.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump

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Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with shock to Trump’s attempted assassination, praised US Secret Service, and wished recovery for the wounded officer.

Benjamin Netanyahu mentions why he delayed his announcement of being diagnosed with cancer

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Netanyahu delayed his cancer diagnosis announcement to avoid wartime propaganda, confirmed successful treatment, and urged citizens to prioritise health checks.

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Just in: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu diagnosed with cancer

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Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he was diagnosed with early-stage cancer during routine checks, following prostate surgery in 2024. Treatment removed the tumour.

Breakdown of civil service salary structure after new minimum wage in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s civil service salary structure was revised after the new minimum wage, offering clearer pay progression. The updated CONPSS scale covered 17 grade levels.

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