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.

4102 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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241 deaths: Video of only survivor walking out of plane crash with his two legs surfaces

241 deaths: Video of only survivor walking out of plane crash with his two...

World

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List of names of those lost in plane crash that killed 241 released

List of names of those lost in plane crash that killed 241 released

World

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IBB apologises privately to Abiola family over June 12 election annulment

IBB apologises privately to Abiola family over June 12 election annulment

Nigeria

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Academic excellence rewarded: UNN star graduate wins N65 million funding

Academic excellence rewarded: UNN star graduate wins N65 million funding

Education

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Expert lists safest seats in plane after Air India crash that killed 241 people, left one survivor

Expert lists safest seats in plane after Air India crash that killed 241 people,...

World

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Air India: Man who survived London-bound plane crash that killed 241 people speaks for first time

Air India: Man who survived London-bound plane crash that killed 241 people...

World

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241 dead in London-bound plane crash with only one survivor, official confirms

241 dead in London-bound plane crash with only one survivor, official confirms

World

2 days ago

A London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241. One survivor confirmed. Rescue teams search for victims as investigations into the cause continue.

Tinubu honours Kudirat Abiola, Musa Yaradua, others with posthumous national awards

Tinubu honours Kudirat Abiola, Musa Yaradua, others with posthumous national awards

Nigeria

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President Tinubu honoured Kudirat Abiola, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, and Humphrey Nwosu posthumously for their democratic roles, alongside other distinguished figures.

UK prime minister Keir Starmer responds to London-bound plane crash in India

UK prime minister Keir Starmer responds to London-bound plane crash in India

World

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London-bound Air India flight crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, with 242 passengers onboard. UK PM Keir Starmer expressed concern over the tragic incident.

London-bound airplane carrying 200 passengers crashes after take-off

London-bound airplane carrying 200 passengers crashes after take-off

World

2 days ago

A London-bound Air India flight crashed after take-off in Ahmedabad, India, with 200+ passengers onboard. Authorities mobilise emergency response teams.

NTIC releases names and score of top JAMB scorers in 2025, leading student scores 371

NTIC releases names and score of top JAMB scorers in 2025, leading student scores 371

Education

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Nigerian Tulip International College announces its top JAMB scorers, showcasing academic excellence with outstanding performances in key subjects.

MKO Abiola: Key things to know about Democracy Day celebrated on June 12

MKO Abiola: Key things to know about Democracy Day celebrated on June 12

Nigeria

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June 12 is Nigeria’s Democracy Day, marking the historic 1993 election and its lasting impact on the nation’s democratic journey. See its significance here.

Prophet T.B. Joshua’s election prophecy believed to have come to pass surfaces in video

Prophet T.B. Joshua’s election prophecy believed to have come to pass surfaces in video

Politics

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Prophet T.B. Joshua predicted post-election turmoil in Nigeria, warning of fearful situations ahead. His prophecy has sparked debate on its relevance today.

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

List of countries outside Africa that Nigerians can visit without visa

Nigeria

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Nigerians can explore stunning visa-free destinations worldwide, including Caribbean and Pacific. Discover vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and adventure.

US Embassy in Nigeria to observe Democracy Day 2025 on June 12, closes offices

US Embassy in Nigeria to observe Democracy Day 2025 on June 12, closes offices

Nigeria

3 days ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will close on June 12, 2025, in observance of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Normal services resume June 13.

Basit Jamiu