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 with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. 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.

5920 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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From N60 to N77,000: Full list of NYSC allowance paid to corpers from 1973 to 2025 released

Nigeria

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US publishes names and photos of most wanted fraudsters in 2026

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National Moonsighting Committee announces actual amount required for dowry when marrying in 2026

Nigeria

22 days ago

2026: ICPC lists 30 wanted persons in Nigeria, releases names and photos

Nigeria

22 days ago

Tears as small plane crashes, killing at least four people, details emerge

World

22 days ago

UK student visa applications to face refusal without proof of funds

World

23 days ago

Nigerian student shares how she almost got deported from US and “what saved me”

World

23 days ago

Nigerian student Ayoola Agbona shared how she nearly faced deportation in the U.S., overcame visa challenges, and regained her F1 status through resilience.

US delists 21 organizations previously designated as Foreign Terrorist Organization, gives reason

23 days ago

Foreign Terrorist Organizations were reviewed and delisted as circumstances changed, reflecting shifts in global threats and US national security priorities.

United States to deport 164 Iranians on DHS "worst of the worst" list, releases names and photos

World

23 days ago

The United States deported 164 Iranians on DHS’s Worst of the Worst list, fulfilling Trump’s pledge to remove criminal aliens and prioritise public safety.

Names of victims finally emerged after terrorists abduct students from Federal Polytechnic

World

23 days ago

Gunmen attacked an off-campus hostel of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State on June 3, abducting students despite a nearby military checkpoint.

US prohibits Bush Meat, lists other items not allowed when entering the country in 2026

23 days ago

CBP has reminded travellers on June 3, 2026, that bush meat was banned from entering the U.S. The agency also noted many food items were restricted.

Full list of 10 new Canada laws and rules taking effect in June 2026

World

24 days ago

Canada saw major regulatory changes in June 2026, including wage increases, new tax deadlines, healthcare rules, and environmental protections nationwide.

Peter Obi urges NDC aspirants to accept primary results and unite for party growth

Politics

24 days ago

Peter Obi had urged NDC aspirants to accept primary results, stressing unity, sacrifice and reforms as the NEC meeting had ended with calls for party cohesion.

Man dies after falling into abandoned well in search of his phone in Kano

Nigeria

24 days ago

A 45-year-old man in Kano State died after falling into an abandoned well while retrieving a phone; officials urged residents to secure wells to prevent tragedies.

NERC announces Nigerians can now sell excess solar power back to grid

Nigeria

24 days ago

Nigeria’s Net Billing Regulations 2026 empowered consumers to generate renewable energy, cut electricity costs, and sell surplus power back to the national grid.

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