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.

4885 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Sharia court: Man gets flogged in mosque for spending time alone with woman

Sharia court: Man gets flogged in mosque for spending time alone with woman

Asia

10 months ago

Boxing day tragedy: Hit-and-run on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims two lives

Boxing day tragedy: Hit-and-run on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims two lives

Nigeria

10 months ago

2025 Budget: UNN, UNICAL, ABU lead with highest allocation among top 20 federal universities

2025 Budget: UNN, UNICAL, ABU lead with highest allocation among top 20 federal universities

Education

10 months ago

Brilliant OAU first class graduate opens up about his achievement and Engineering company

Brilliant OAU first class graduate opens up about his achievement and Engineering company

Education

10 months ago

US universities told Nigerians schooling abroad to return before Trump's inauguration, gives reason

US universities told Nigerians schooling abroad to return before Trump's inauguration, gives reason

Education

10 months ago

Armed bandits attack Benue state communities on Christmas day, killing over 12 and abducting 7

Armed bandits attack Benue state communities on Christmas day, killing over 12 and abducting 7

Nigeria

10 months ago

Russian defense systems shot down Azeri passenger jet, sources say

Russian defense systems shot down Azeri passenger jet, sources say

World

10 months ago

Investigation indicates the aircraft was struck by a Russian air defense system after diverting from its intended route, Kremlin has stated that inquiry is ongoing.

Unity: Hundreds of muslims join christians in Kaduna for christmas celebration

Unity: Hundreds of muslims join christians in Kaduna for christmas celebration

Nigeria

10 months ago

Hundreds of Muslims joined their Christian neighbours in Kaduna for a Christmas church service, promoting peace, love, pastor Buru expressed satisfaction.

University of Abuja refutes bias allegations in vice chancellor selection process

University of Abuja refutes bias allegations in vice chancellor selection process

Education

10 months ago

UniAbuja denies allegations of bias in the vice chancellor selection process, emphasising a transparent and merit-based approach. The institution addresses protests.

Chief of Army Staff celebrates Christmas with frontline troops, extends heartfelt greetings

Chief of Army Staff celebrates Christmas with frontline troops, extends heartfelt greetings

Nigeria

10 months ago

Discover how Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General OO Oluyede celebrated Christmas with frontline troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army in Jos.

Merry Christmas: Seyi Makinde, wife, children celebrate in stunning family photos

Merry Christmas: Seyi Makinde, wife, children celebrate in stunning family photos

Nigeria

10 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his family celebrated Christmas with stunning photos, highlighting the joy and togetherness of the festive season.

NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria, gives update on starting date

NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria, gives update on starting date

Nigeria

10 months ago

NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria with varying visibility ranges in different regions. The agency advises the public to take necessary precautions.

Unidentified driver rams into Christmas procession, police confirm accident with location

Unidentified driver rams into Christmas procession, police confirm accident with location

Nigeria

10 months ago

A tragic accident during a Christmas procession left many injured as an unidentified driver rammed into participants. Police clarified the incident as an accident.

Kano governor extends Christmas greetings and donates N20 million to Christian groups

Kano governor extends Christmas greetings and donates N20 million to Christian groups

Politics

10 months ago

Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, extends Christmas greetings and donates N20 million to Christian groups, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve social services.

Senator Natasha Akpoti announces N10 million Christmas giveaway, unveils starting date

Senator Natasha Akpoti announces N10 million Christmas giveaway, unveils starting date

Politics

10 months ago

Senator Natasha announced a ₦10 million Christmas giveaway, offering ₦50,000 each to 200 winners. The winners will be announced on December 27, 2024.

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