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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Nepal prime minister resigns amid deadly anti-corruption protests

World

8 months ago

Nepal lifts social media ban after violent clashes left 19 dead

World

8 months ago

NIMET forecasts heavy rainfall and flood in many states, advises Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

Deadly lunch: Woman who killed three in-laws with food gets life sentence

World

8 months ago

Tenant dies over lack of rent payment dispute with landlord, police confirm

Nigeria

8 months ago

History included in new curriculum introduced by FG, made compulsory subject

Education

8 months ago

US embassy lists how to properly use American visa, warns about misuse

Nigeria

8 months ago

US Embassy in Nigeria warns against misuse of B1/B2 visa, stressing it’s valid only for business, tourism, or family visits—violations may lead to a permanent ban.

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigeria

8 months ago

MWO Ali Haruna, shot by a police inspector, has been laid to rest, the Nigerian Defence Academy confirmed in a solemn Facebook post on 8 September 2025.

Mother rejects N5m after son was shot at governor’s residence, died in hospital

Nigeria

8 months ago

Victoria Mba rejects N5m from Cross River govt after son Moses was shot by police at governor’s residence, demands justice and full investigation.

Diesel found in Ibadan well, police speak on next action as heavy security is deployed

Nigeria

8 months ago

After diesel was found in an Ibadan well, Nigerian police have deployed heavy security amid environmental probes into a suspected underground tank leak.

Ganduje’s camp speaks as speculation about his defection to ADC gains momentum

Politics

8 months ago

Ganduje’s spokesperson denies defection rumours, affirming loyalty to APC and President Tinubu amid rising speculation of a move to the African Democratic Congress.

NDLEA smashes international drug syndicate operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and UAE

Nigeria

8 months ago

NDLEA busts global drug cartel trafficking cocaine and cannabis across Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and UAE in a major Lagos airport operation.

Nigeria and other nations to witness lunar eclipse, list emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria and other countries are set to witness a lunar eclipse in 2025, with a full list of all affected regions released ahead of the celestial event.

NLC demands minimum wage review, says N250,000 is best not N70,000, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria Labour Congress urges urgent review of ₦70,000 minimum wage, proposing ₦250,000 amid inflation and rising living costs across the country.

Video of prophet TB Joshua sharing his “secret” in life resurfaces

Nigeria

8 months ago

A resurfaced video shows TB Joshua revealing his “secret” to life—faith, prayer, and healing—while reflecting on personal struggles and divine intervention.

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