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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Father was a soldier: List of things to know about the family of governor Fubara

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Nigerian man arrested after hacking US university systems to steal $235,000

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Where is Fubara? Rivers governor yet to appear publicly after reinstatement and whereabout unknown

Politics

7 months ago

Jaja of Opobo family: Traditional title given to Fubara emerges as Tinubu lifts state of emergency

Politics

7 months ago

Just In: Rivers Assembly to probe how funds were spent under sole administrator Ibas

Politics

7 months ago

Rivers State: Full list of government positions held by Fubara before becoming governor

Politics

7 months ago

Full list of governors removed while in office since 1999

Politics

7 months ago

Explore the full list of Nigerian governors removed from office since 1999, including impeachments, suspensions, and emergency rule across key states.

Protest erupts during Trump’s UK visit, protesters storm parliament square

World

7 months ago

Thousands protested Donald Trump’s UK state visit in London, rallying in Parliament Square to oppose his politics, climate stance, and global influence.

Did Trump slap Prince William’s arms and break protocol during his visit to UK king? What to know

World

7 months ago

Donald Trump’s UK visit drew criticism over royal protocol breaches with King Charles and Prince William, though sources say his actions followed official rules.

Nigerian teen beats representatives from UK, US, and China to win global Mathematics competition

Education

7 months ago

Nigerian teen Faith Odunsi wins Global Open Mathematics Competition, beating UK, US, and China. Her victory earns her $1,000 and national recognition.

Peter Obi and Olusegun Obasanjo hold strategic closed-door meeting ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

7 months ago

Peter Obi and Olusegun Obasanjo hold closed-door talks on Nigeria’s future, voter engagement, and 2027 elections in strategic political consultation.

Full list of top 12 states by student loan applications in September 2025 released

Education

7 months ago

Discover Nigeria’s top 12 states by student loan applications in September 2025, with Borno leading the list. See full rankings and regional insights.

JUST IN: NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate

Education

7 months ago

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper.

Federal government launches national essay competition for young girls

Education

7 months ago

IDG 2025 Essay Competition invites Nigerian girls aged 10–20 to share ideas on tackling unemployment through vocational skills. Deadline: 28 Sept 2025.

First Lady of Nigeria reacts as Hilda Baci breaks another world record, sends message

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu congratulates chef Hilda Baci for setting Guinness World Record with largest serving of Nigerian jollof rice.

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