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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Trump’s speech: 7 takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service

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Trump hails Charlie Kirk as “great American hero” at Arizona memorial service

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Netanyahu condemns UK recognition of Palestine, calls it “absurd prize for terrorism”

World

7 months ago

Gaza war: List of 3 countries that have recognised Palestinian state

World

7 months ago

Ooni of Ife visits Olubadan designate Rashidi Ladoja in Ibadan

Nigeria

7 months ago

UK recognises Palestinian state amid Gaza war and diplomatic shift

Politics

7 months ago

Gunmen attack military barracks in Borno state, seize weapons after troops flee

Nigeria

7 months ago

Suspected insurgents attacked Banki town in Borno State, overrunning a military barracks and seizing weapons as soldiers reportedly fled to Cameroon.

2027 elections: Who will succeed INEC chairman? Nigerians speak

Politics

7 months ago

As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, citizens demand integrity, competence, and transparency in the appointment of the next INEC chairman.

INEC chairman speaks as he finishes up his term in office, calls for constitutional amendment

Politics

7 months ago

INEC reaffirms commitment to inclusive democracy, spotlighting women’s leadership and backing legal reforms for greater political representation.

President Tinubu pens heartfelt letter to first lady on her birthday, “I love you more than ever”

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu honours First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday, praising her strength, devotion, and quiet service to Nigeria and their family.

Explosion rocks Benue primary school while children were around, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Seven pupils injured in suspected IED blast at Benue school. Police deploy bomb squad, launch investigation into explosive device found by children.

Breaking: Rivers Gov, Fubara Arrives In Port Harcourt, Greets Crowd

Politics

7 months ago

Rivers Governor Fubara returns to Port Harcourt after six-month emergency rule ends, greeted by supporters amid lingering political tensions with Wike.

Governor Fubara speaks for first time after his reinstatement, tells Nigerians his next steps

Politics

7 months ago

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, finally spoke and assured the people of Rivers that his government will continue to work in their best interests.

Rivers State Assembly makes fresh demands from governor Fubara after reinstatement

Politics

7 months ago

Explore the family of Siminalayi Fubara—his soldier father, civil servant mother, and life as a husband and father of three in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Rivers: What Wike said about Fubara in recent interview

Politics

7 months ago

Nyesom Wike speaks on Fubara’s return, cabinet choices, and Rivers State peace in a revealing interview after emergency rule ends. Key quotes and insights shared.

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