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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AI, measurement: FG releases full list of JSS, SS subjects in new curriculum

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10 things to know about new holiday officially declared by FG

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NYSC members also eligible: 5 things to know before you apply for FG’s ₦5 million loan for youths

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FG introduces criminal record verification for teachers in primary and secondary schools

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Breaking: Tinubu sets aside fresh appointments, gives reason

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8 months ago

President Bola Tinubu recalls NTA DG and News Director, reversing recent appointments to uphold original tenures and ensure leadership continuity.

List of rich, popular Nigerians who found wealth without a university degree

Nigeria

8 months ago

Discover Nigeria’s richest and most popular men who built empires without university degrees—proof that success isn’t limited to formal education.

INEC: How to change name and date of birth in voter’s card from home

Nigeria

8 months ago

Learn how to update your INEC voter’s card details—correct name, date of birth, and more—online from home using the official CVR portal. Step-by-step guide.

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

World

8 months ago

A deadly landslide in Sudan’s Marra Mountains kills hundreds, with only one survivor. Aid efforts face major challenges amid ongoing civil war and displacement.

List of Nigerian lawmakers who died shortly after being sworn in in 2025

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8 months ago

Discover the Nigerian lawmakers who tragically died shortly after being sworn in, highlighting brief tenures, public service, and community impact.

FG issues public alert on life-destroying medication with fake NAFDAC number

Nigeria

8 months ago

NAFDAC warns against falsified Gold Vision Oxytocin Injection 10IU with fake registration number, posing serious health risks to mothers and newborns.

“I won my LGA for PDP”: Wike tackles Peter Obi and other 6 key takeaways fresh media chat

Politics

8 months ago

FCT Minister Wike slams Peter Obi, defends PDP zoning, and explains Rivers State emergency rule in a bold interview ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

2025: Students not allowed to own phones and cannot cook at Covenant university

Education

8 months ago

Covenant University has continuously banned student phone ownership and cooking in 2025, promoting focus and discipline through strict campus lifestyle policies.

FG releases fresh subjects limit for primary and secondary levels

Education

8 months ago

FG set new subjects limit for Nigerian schools to improve learning. Primary, secondary, and technical levels now have defined subject ranges for students.

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