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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5920 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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US embassy announces closure of office in Nigeria, details emerge

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Nigerian Army officer makes history, wins top US Army War College award

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Full list: UK releases civil service annual salary structure by rank in 2026

World

16 days ago

Full List: Breakdown of UAE army salary by rank released in 2026

World

16 days ago

Estimated breakdown of Nurses salary in Nigeria after minimum wage released in 2026

Nigeria

16 days ago

Federal High court orders INEC to reinstate another party’s registration, gives reason

Politics

17 days ago

Just In: Emir of Ilorin Appoints new Chief Imam after Rigorous Selection Process

Nigeria

17 days ago

Sheikh Muhammad Dasuki was appointed Chief Imam Fulani of Ilorin Emirate, succeeding Sheikh Bashir Salihu after a rigorous selection process in June 2026.

Changing of name and date of birth on NIN and BVN in 2026: Step-by-step guide released

Nigeria

17 days ago

Citizens updated their NIN and BVN details through a clear step-by-step guide, paid approved fees, and submitted documents for smooth corrections.

Breakdown of university lecturers’ salaries in Nigeria after minimum wage implementation released

Education

17 days ago

Nigerian lecturers were ranked among Africa’s worst paid, with professors earning far less than peers abroad, sparking calls for urgent salary review.

UAE's state-owned aviation company announces new jobs in 2026, releases closing dates

World

17 days ago

Emirates Group announced global job openings in 2026 across engineering, cargo, IT, HR, and commercial operations, with closing dates set through June and July.

Fake pilot who flew passengers for 17 years arrested, details emerge

World

17 days ago

Former Air Canada pilot Geoffrey Wall was charged after flying for 17 years with a fake licence, captaining 900 flights before being caught in 2025.

Trump accuses Iran of shooting down US Apache near Strait of Hormuz, vows response

World

18 days ago

A US Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz; both crew were rescued by a sea drone as Trump vowed a necessary response to Iran’s attack.

Heavy grief surrounds family as senior customs officer found dead

Nigeria

18 days ago

Nigeria Customs officer Lumi Elisha Gwamis died at 44, leaving Bauchi community in mourning as family and service dismissed speculation over his death.

US Congressman speaks years after Israel killed 34 Americans on massive USS Liberty ship

18 days ago

Congressman Thomas Massie urged a new probe into Israel’s 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, honouring survivors and questioning the “friendly fire” explanation.

Young man dies after collapsing during football training in Nigeria

Nigeria

18 days ago

Salisu Muhammed, fondly known as Achilata, collapsed during a football training session in Jos North and was later confirmed dead at the hospital.

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