Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Staff Writer, Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor, Prime Progress (2022), Staff Writer, The Movee (2018), politics and current affairs editor, Legit.ng (present)

Awards: Ynaija New Recipient Award (2018), Top Editors from Africa, The Witsprouts (2020), Humangle Best Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Writer of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

3887 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Man who predicted COVID-19 raises alarm over new health threat

Man who predicted COVID-19 raises alarm over new health threat

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Australia to increase student visa fee amidst plans for migration reforms

Australia to increase student visa fee amidst plans for migration reforms

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Actual salary and allowance of INEC chairman as approved by FG released

Actual salary and allowance of INEC chairman as approved by FG released

a day ago

List of 5 popular Nigerian socialites arrested by EFCC

List of 5 popular Nigerian socialites arrested by EFCC

a day ago

22 lives lost after devastating fire engulfs restaurant in China

22 lives lost after devastating fire engulfs restaurant in China

a day ago

US releases actual school fees of American school in Lagos with registration fee of 16 million naira

US releases actual school fees of American school in Lagos with registration fee...

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Murder Case: Chidinma speaks in court, shares WhatsApp message she sent to Usifo Ataga

Murder Case: Chidinma speaks in court, shares WhatsApp message she sent to Usifo Ataga

Chidinma Ojukwu testified in court, denying murder allegations and detailing her actions before and after discovering Michael Ataga's body in a high-profile trial.

Melania Trump's subtle whisper to Donald Trump at Pope's funeral released

Melania Trump's subtle whisper to Donald Trump at Pope's funeral released

Melania Trump urged Donald Trump to engage with world leaders at Pope Francis’ funeral, where global figures honoured the pontiff in a historic Vatican service.

Senator Natasha offers satirical apology to Senate President Akpabio in letter

Senator Natasha offers satirical apology to Senate President Akpabio in letter

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio critiques sexism and power dynamics, sparking widespread political debates.

Actual salary of Kemi Badenoch as UK member of parliament released

Actual salary of Kemi Badenoch as UK member of parliament released

UK MPs earn a base salary of £93,904 as of April 2025, with expenses regulated by IPSA for office operations, travel, staff, and parliamentary duties.

Selection process for the next Pope scheduled to commence as date is confirmed

Selection process for the next Pope scheduled to commence as date is confirmed

Pope Francis passed away at 88 on Easter Monday. The College of Cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the next pope, marking a historic transition in the Vatican.

Nigerians react as World Bank predicts ‘more’ poverty in Nigeria by 2027

Nigerians react as World Bank predicts ‘more’ poverty in Nigeria by 2027

Andrew Mamedu, the Country Director of AAN, criticised systemic failures in governance, stating, “Governance remains Nigeria’s greatest obstacle.”

Main salary and allowances of Senate President as approved by FG

Main salary and allowances of Senate President as approved by FG

FG disclosed the Senate President's annual earnings of ₦8,694,848.75, including allowances for constituency, security, aides, and other benefits to support duties.

FBI arrests US judge in her office over undocumented immigrant

FBI arrests US judge in her office over undocumented immigrant

FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan for aiding an undocumented immigrant's escape. She faces obstruction charges, sparking debates on judicial conduct.

Massive explosion in Iran kills 28 people, 800 others injured

Massive explosion in Iran kills 28 people, 800 others injured

A massive explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee port killed 28 and injured 800. The blast, linked to hazardous materials, sparked investigations and safety concerns.

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