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.

5702 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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

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Federal government approves major increase in civil servants' allowances

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President Trump reacts to possibility of using nuclear weapons in Iran

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Tinubu rejects automatic tickets, empowers governors ahead of 2027 elections

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18 days ago

Joash Amupitan: What God told me before I accepted INEC job

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Politician linked to INEC’s derecognition of party speaks ahead of Supreme Court's judgement on ADC

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US envoy proposes another country to replace Iran ahead of 2026 World Cup, sends message to FIFA

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19 days ago

A Trump envoy had urged FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, citing Italy’s pedigree and aiming to mend ties with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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Just In: President Tinubu asks senate to approve fresh $516m loan

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19 days ago

Tinubu sought Senate approval for a $516m Deutsche Bank loan to fund the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway, aimed at boosting trade and reducing travel time.

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Supreme court: Reason why ADC may not be on ballot in 2027

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19 days ago

The Supreme Court reserved judgment on PDP and ADC leadership disputes, leaving ADC’s ballot eligibility uncertain as INEC’s May 10 deadline approached.

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US navy chief John Phelan resigns immediately from role amidst blockade in Iran

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19 days ago

US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigned immediately as Pentagon tensions grew over Trump’s shipbuilding plans and the ongoing US blockade of Iran.

Breaking: Power minister Adebayo Adelabu resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet, gives reason

Politics

19 days ago

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially resigned his position in the Federal Government to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

World's biggest con-dom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

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19 days ago

Karex, the world’s largest condom maker, faced soaring costs as the Iran war disrupted vital raw material supplies. Prices were set to rise by up to 30%.

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Presidency gives fresh update on Wale Edun after previous announcement

Politics

19 days ago

Wale Edun has resigned as Nigeria’s Finance Minister citing health reasons, while Musa Dangiwa also stepped down; Tinubu announced new appointments.

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Ex-finance minister Wale Edun’s economic scorecard released after sack

Nigeria

19 days ago

Wale Edun’s economic scorecard was released after his sack, showing inflation fell, reserves grew, but debt and fuel prices rose sharply between 2023 and 2026.

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Tragedy: Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to Algeria, Lele, Dies, Details Emerge

Nigeria

19 days ago

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, died at 50 on April 19, 2026, in Türkiye after a long illness, leaving a monumental loss.

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