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.

5955 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Terrorists are hiding in areas where US weapons are not allowed to be used, presidency says

Politics

8 months ago

Kano assembly passes bill that makes Hausa main language for teaching in public schools

Politics

8 months ago

Femi Falana breaks silence following Donald Trump’s claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria

Politics

8 months ago

Anambra governorship candidates who registered with only WAEC/NECO certificates

Education

8 months ago

Senator Ned Nwoko launches full-tuition scholarship for students, provides link to apply

Education

8 months ago

Former US vice-president Cheney who served alongside George Bush dies at 84

World

8 months ago

Zohran Mamdani: African-born muslim declared winner of US election despite Trump’s disapproval

8 months ago

Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, becoming first African-born Muslim to lead the city, defeating Cuomo despite Trump’s backing, charting a new era.

US senator mentions president in west Africa that has enabled Boko Haram to thrive and cause crisis

Africa

8 months ago

US Senator Jim Risch has called for a reassessment of ties with Cameroon, citing corruption, security risks, and illegalities under President Paul Biya.

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China warns against US interference in Nigeria after Trump’s threats, sends strong message

Politics

8 months ago

China warns against US interference in Nigeria after Trump threatens military action over alleged Christian persecution, backing Tinubu’s leadership.

US congressman breaks silence as China backs Nigeria and warns against interference from US

Politics

8 months ago

US Congressman Riley Moore backs Trump’s warning to Nigeria over Christian persecution, rejecting China’s criticism of US foreign policy interference.

Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh: 10 things to know about new minister appointed by Tinubu

Politics

8 months ago

President Tinubu nominates Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, Enugu’s Attorney-General, known for legal reforms and procurement expertise, for ministerial appointment.

Full list of 5 times Donald Trump has been involved with Nigeria

Politics

8 months ago

Explore five key moments that defined Donald Trump’s complex relationship with Nigeria, from diplomacy and security talks to travel bans and controversial remarks.

Flashback: US once listed 6 people funding terrorists in Nigeria, explained how it was done from UAE

Nigeria

8 months ago

The US sanctioned six Nigerians convicted in UAE for funding Boko Haram, blocking assets and targeting global terrorist financing networks with UAE support.

US congressman accuses Kwankwaso over sharia law after Kano ex-governor responds to Trump’s threat

Politics

8 months ago

US Rep. Riley M. Moore has accused Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso of enabling religious persecution amid Donald Trump's words on Nigeria's alleged Christian genocide.

Pastor Kumuyi finally speaks, clarifies statement linked to him after Trump’s threat on Nigeria

Nigeria

8 months ago

Deeper Christian Life Ministry denies viral claims linking Pastor Kumuyi to anti-US remarks and genocide denial, urging media to retract false reports.

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