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.

3837 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

9 hours ago

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

12 hours ago

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

13 hours ago

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected countries mentioned

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected count...

16 hours ago

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally shot

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally sho...

16 hours ago

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file involving Trump

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file i...

19 hours ago

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

A helicopter carrying two people crashed at Melbourne airport, on April 17, leaving one person injured as authorities investigate the cause of the incident.

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you need to know

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you need to know

CBEX, a digital trading platform, collapsed on April 14, wiping over N1.3 trillion from Nigerian investors’ accounts and sparking widespread concerns.

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release investigation findings

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release investigation findings

President Donald Trump called for answers on two assassination attempts against him last year, as investigations continue into these alarming incidents.

Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists raise alarm

Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists raise alarm

A new study links heavy alcohol consumption to brain damage, showing increased risks of dementia, vascular brain lesions, and Alzheimer in older adults.

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

US Embassy in Nigeria will temporarily close its offices starting April 18 for Good Friday, suspending consular services, with normal operations resuming afterward.

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

See the unique names of Elon Musk's 14 children, their intriguing origins rooted in mythology, science, and space, reflecting his visionary mindset.

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope detected potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18 b, suggesting microbial life, though further research is needed.

2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced its closure dates for 2025, including both US and Nigerian public holidays that will be observed and honoured.

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" under the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, siding with campaign group For Women Scotland.

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