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.

5319 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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From jail cells to presidential palaces: 10 leaders who overcame imprisonment to become presidents

Africa

17 days ago

Gunmen kill seven youths at tin mining site in Plateau state

Nigeria

18 days ago

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Police launch urgent probe in Abuja after young woman died at boyfriend’s home

Nigeria

18 days ago

What to know about Nigeria’s US ambassador-designate, Lateef Are

Nigeria

18 days ago

Troops crush boko haram ambush, neutralise terrorist commanders in sambisa forest

Nigeria

18 days ago

United States confirms withdrawal from WHO after criticism of COVID-19 response

18 days ago

Wike’s son celebrates MSc graduation at King’s College London with family and some Nigerian leaders

Education

19 days ago

Joaquin, son of FCT minister Nyesom Wike, earned his MSc in Management and Technology Change at King’s College, London, and was celebrated by family and PDP leaders.

Emir Sanusi says studying law is fulfilment of lifelong dream to strengthen justice in society

Education

19 days ago

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II pursued his lifelong dream by studying Law at Northwest University, Kano, stressing its role in justice and a stable society.

Kano: Governor Yusuf commits to enforcing death sentences amid rising high‑profile murder cases

Nigeria

19 days ago

Governor Abba Yusuf vowed justice after Kano killings, pledged to sign death warrants, and supported bereaved father Haruna Bashir with welfare aid.

US delegation to visit Nigeria for talks on protecting Christian communities, security cooperation

World

19 days ago

US officials visited Nigeria to discuss protecting Christian communities, boosting counterterrorism efforts, and expanding investment ties during a week-long tour.

LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for flouting one-way traffic law in Lagos

Nigeria

19 days ago

LASTMA warned motorists after a bullion van driver was arrested for one-way driving in Lagos, stressing strict enforcement of traffic laws to protect lives.

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7 nations join Trump’s board of peace as global leaders debate its role in Gaza ceasefire

World

19 days ago

Seven nations has joined president Trump’s Board of Peace as global leaders debated its Gaza role, while Russia and the Vatican considered invitations.

Senator Oshiomhole hails Tinubu’s progressive tax policy, says burden now falls on the rich

Nigeria

19 days ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole praised Tinubu’s tax reforms as progressive, saying they shifted burden from workers to the rich and supported families.

Governor Dapo Abiodun unveils OgunLearn, AI-powered teaching and learning platform

Education

19 days ago

Ogun State has launched OgunLearn, an AI-powered platform that modernised teaching, empowered teachers and enhanced student learning across schools.

Kano governor Abba Yusuf approves full welfare package for bereaved father whose family was killed

Nigeria

20 days ago

Governor Abba Yusuf approved welfare support for Dorayi killings victim’s father, offering Hajj sponsorship, new house and justice for suspects arrested.

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