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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Maryam Sanda: Father of Bilyaminu breaks silence, reacts to presidential pardon

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Reverend Uma Ukpai’s final video released to the public, his emotional message touches heart

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NOUN announces appointment of new vice-chancellor after approval of governing council

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Madagascar's president in hiding after surviving alleged assassination plot, protest continues

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Video of Pastor Uma Ukpai sharing his encounter with Boko Haram man who pointed gun at him resurfaces

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Video of late Pastor Uma Ukpai recounting how a Boko Haram gunman’s weapon failed to fire during a crusade in Gombe resurfaces, sparking renewed interest.

Trump lands in Egypt as Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

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6 months ago

Hamas freed 20 hostages as Israel released 1,900 prisoners; Trump arrived in Egypt to co-host peace summit aiming to secure Middle East stability.

Tragedy on highway: Bus accident claims the lives of 42 people

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6 months ago

A bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province has killed 42 Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals, including seven children. An investigation is underway.

Israel receives all 20 living captives held by Gaza as ceasefire continues

World

6 months ago

Hamas frees 20 Israeli captives as Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire deal; Donald Trump arrives in Israel for summit talks.

Nigerian army breaks silence as soldier kills wife, self at Wawa Cantonment

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian soldier Lance Corporal Femi allegedly killed his wife and himself at Wawa Cantonment; Army launches full investigation into tragic incident.

Assistant head teacher of LEA Primary School dies unexpectedly in his sleep

Nigeria

6 months ago

Assistant Head Teacher Salihu Mohammed Aliyu of LEA Primary School Naharati dies in sleep, sparking tributes from family and Nigeria Union of Teachers.

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

Education

7 months ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government urges ASUU to reconsider strike, citing reforms, staff welfare improvements, and commitment to dialogue for academic stability.

14-year-old tragically killed at funeral party after accidental discharge by forest guard

Nigeria

7 months ago

A 14-year-old boy was killed by accidental gunfire during a funeral in Ilesa, Osun State. Police arrested two suspects and launched an investigation.

Source gives update on former US president Biden who was diagnosed with cancer

World

7 months ago

Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy for aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his spokesman and sources have confirmed.

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