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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Charlie Kirk’s actual salary and compensation before his death released

8 months ago

Trump begins deportation of Nigerians as Ghana confirms arrival of West African migrants

Africa

8 months ago

Charlie Kirk: Video emerges showing possible killer on rooftop moments before fatal shooting

8 months ago

Charlie Kirk: True final words of Trump’s ally killed in fatal shooting released

World

8 months ago

FG changes name of federal school, introduces new curriculum

Education

8 months ago

President Tinubu orders FEC to crash food prices in Nigeria

Nigeria

8 months ago

Three Police Officers Shot Dead At Kogi Checkpoint

Nigeria

8 months ago

Three Police officers have been gunned down at a check point in Egbe community in Yagba west local government of Kogi state. The Kogi (PPRO), confirmed this.

WAEC extends deadline of exam registration for 2025 private candidates

Education

8 months ago

WAEC extends CB-WASSCE 2025 Second Series registration for private candidates to 19 September. Eligible applicants urged to register before deadline.

Qatar Denies Imposing Visa Restrictions on Nigerian Passport Holders

Nigeria

8 months ago

Qatar updates visa rules for Nigerians, banning unaccompanied male travellers and requiring 5-star hotel bookings and return transfers for approval.

US woman accused of registering her dog to vote, casting ballots twice

8 months ago

California woman charged with voter fraud after allegedly registering her dog to vote in two elections; prosecutors say one ballot was successfully counted.

Trump distances himself from Israeli strike on Qatar, says it was planned only by Netanyahu

8 months ago

Trump denies involvement in Israel’s strike on Qatar, saying Netanyahu acted alone. The raid threatens US peace efforts and strains diplomatic ties.

Ghana court sentences 3 Nigerians to 96 years for car theft in Kumasi

World

8 months ago

Three Nigerians sentenced to 96 years by Ghana court for car theft in Kumasi amid rising concerns over foreign involvement in criminal activities.

KWASUED announces recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff positions

Education

8 months ago

KWASUED Ilorin invites applications for teaching and non-teaching roles across departments, aiming to expand its academic and administrative workforce.

UNIBEN post-UTME results released as admission process begins

Education

8 months ago

UNIBEN has released Post-UTME and Direct Entry results. Candidates can check scores on their portal as the admission process runs until 31 October.

University of Jos recruitment 2025: Applications open for academic positions across 19 faculties

Education

8 months ago

University of Jos begins 2025 recruitment for academic roles across 19 faculties. Apply online with full credentials and referee reports within six weeks.

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