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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Former Senator from south dumps PDP, defects to APC, reason emerges

Politics

8 months ago

WAEC announces fresh recruitment in Nigeria, mentions how to apply

Education

8 months ago

Kenya’s opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga dies in India hospital

Africa

8 months ago

China arrests many pastors, lawyers not allowed to meet them, reason emerges

Asia

8 months ago

Cameroon election 2025: Opposition candidate declares victory over president Paul Biya

Africa

8 months ago

Just In: Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students seeking university admission in Nigeria - FG says

Education

8 months ago

Maryam Sanda: Father of Bilyaminu breaks silence, reacts to presidential pardon

Nigeria

8 months ago

Alhaji Ahmed Bello Isa forgives Maryam Sanda for his son's death and supports President Tinubu’s pardon, calling it an act of mercy and divine will.

Reverend Uma Ukpai’s final video released to the public, his emotional message touches heart

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reverend Uma Ukpai’s final public video delivers a heartfelt farewell and blessings, urging love for God, obedience, and a life of grace and prosperity.

NOUN announces appointment of new vice-chancellor after approval of governing council

Education

8 months ago

NOUN appoints Professor Uduma Oji Uduma as Vice-Chancellor, effective February 2026, following Governing Council approval announced by Isa Yuguda.

Madagascar's president in hiding after surviving alleged assassination plot, protest continues

World

8 months ago

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina claims he survived an assassination plot amid youth-led protests and military unrest, plunging the nation into crisis.

Video of Pastor Uma Ukpai sharing his encounter with Boko Haram man who pointed gun at him resurfaces

Nigeria

8 months ago

Video of late Pastor Uma Ukpai recounting how a Boko Haram gunman’s weapon failed to fire during a crusade in Gombe resurfaces, sparking renewed interest.

Trump lands in Egypt as Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

World

8 months ago

Hamas freed 20 hostages as Israel released 1,900 prisoners; Trump arrived in Egypt to co-host peace summit aiming to secure Middle East stability.

Tragedy on highway: Bus accident claims the lives of 42 people

Africa

8 months ago

A bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province has killed 42 Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals, including seven children. An investigation is underway.

Israel receives all 20 living captives held by Gaza as ceasefire continues

World

8 months ago

Hamas frees 20 Israeli captives as Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire deal; Donald Trump arrives in Israel for summit talks.

Nigerian army breaks silence as soldier kills wife, self at Wawa Cantonment

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian soldier Lance Corporal Femi allegedly killed his wife and himself at Wawa Cantonment; Army launches full investigation into tragic incident.

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