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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House of rep member recently expelled from NNPP for supporting Tinubu and APC speaks out

Politics

8 months ago

National medical association speaks on how resident doctor died in Rivers hospital

Nigeria

8 months ago

UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner resigns, details emerge

World

8 months ago

University of Lagos changes colours of 19 faculties, unveils new ones

Education

8 months ago

Bus accident: 15 passengers including children lose lives after vehicle lost control

World

8 months ago

Nigerian Customs Officer completes motorbike ride from Nigeria to Belgium after 35 days

Nigeria

8 months ago

North-west leads as INEC records 72,274 physical registrations in 5 days, breakdown released

Politics

8 months ago

INEC recorded 72,274 physical voter registrations in five days across Nigeria, with the North-West leading. Anambra excluded due to upcoming election.

Nigerians can now enrol for national health insurance scheme online using NIN

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerians can now enrol for the National Health Insurance Scheme online using their NIN, making healthcare access easier under Tinubu’s administration.

Traditional ruler abducted by gunmen in Kogi state, police issues statement

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kogi State Police confirm the abduction of Bagaji Odo District Head by gunmen; rescue efforts underway as security teams comb forest for his safe return.

US approves $32.5 million to combat hunger in Nigeria, mentions those who will benefit

Nigeria

8 months ago

The U.S. approves $32.5M in aid to Nigeria, supporting over 760,000 people with food and nutrition in conflict-hit regions amid rising hunger and insecurity.

FG announces successful candidates for 2025 overseas scholarship scheme, releases list

Education

8 months ago

FG announces successful candidates for the 2025 overseas scholarship scheme and publishes the official list for international study opportunities.

NYSC announces online registration for 2025 batch B stream II, releases timetable

Education

8 months ago

NYSC opens online registration for 2025 Batch B Stream II and releases official timetable, guiding prospective corps members through key mobilisation steps.

Why FG introduced AI, coding, others into new subjects for primary and secondary schools

Education

8 months ago

Nigeria updates school curriculum to include AI, coding, and digital literacy, aiming to equip students with future-ready skills for a tech-driven economy.

Tragic accident in Abuja bridge kills man, his wife and their two children

Nigeria

8 months ago

A fatal crash at Mabushi Bridge in Abuja claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and two children after a confrontation at Berger Roundabout led to tragedy.

Minimum wage: Full list of states and governors paying ₦80,000 and above

Nigeria

8 months ago

Discover the full list of Nigerian states paying ₦80,000 and above as minimum wage, including Imo, Lagos, Rivers, and more. See how governors are responding.

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