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.

4886 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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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

NLC speaks on fuel price reduction by Dangote refinery, points at competition within sector

NLC speaks on fuel price reduction by Dangote refinery, points at competition within sector

Nigeria

10 months ago

Interpol declares 14 Nigerians wanted for human trafficking, and other crimes across countries

Interpol declares 14 Nigerians wanted for human trafficking, and other crimes across countries

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian governors share heartfelt Christmas messages, emphasizing love, compassion, and unity

Nigerian governors share heartfelt Christmas messages, emphasizing love, compassion, and unity

Nigeria

10 months ago

9 professionals who work on Christmas Day to keep essential services running

9 professionals who work on Christmas Day to keep essential services running

Nigeria

10 months ago

9 fascinating facts about Christmas: Traditions, history, and economic impact

9 fascinating facts about Christmas: Traditions, history, and economic impact

Nigeria

10 months ago

Supreme council for shari’ah in Nigeria postpones sharia court inauguration in Oyo state

Supreme council for shari’ah in Nigeria postpones sharia court inauguration in Oyo state

Nigeria

10 months ago

Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has indefinitely postponed the inauguration of the Sharia court initially scheduled for January 11, 2025.

President Tinubu sends a direct message to Nigerians ahead of Christmas, mentions hardship

President Tinubu sends a direct message to Nigerians ahead of Christmas, mentions hardship

Politics

10 months ago

President Tinubu extends heartfelt Christmas greetings to Nigerians, emphasizing love, peace, and unity, he reflects on recent tragedies and reassures citizens.

ASUU announces scholarship award for undergraduates, mentions university that will benefit

ASUU announces scholarship award for undergraduates, mentions university that will benefit

Education

10 months ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has announced the 2024/2025 scholarship for indigent students with deadline.

Prominent Nigerian Apostle set to leave Elon Musk’s platform, sends message to followers

Prominent Nigerian Apostle set to leave Elon Musk’s platform, sends message to followers

Nigeria

10 months ago

Apostle Femi Lazarus has announced his exit from the X app by December 31, 2024. Followers are advised to disregard any account bearing his name after this date.

Bandits grab Christmas foodstuffs from man on motorcycle, details emerge

Bandits grab Christmas foodstuffs from man on motorcycle, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Bandits on motorcycles have snatched foodstuffs and drinks from a man in Gidan Abe, Kachia LGA, Kaduna State, while he was on his way to celebrate Christmas.

Kogi monarch who ran away from his palace after hoodlums visited him breaks silence

Kogi monarch who ran away from his palace after hoodlums visited him breaks silence

Nigeria

10 months ago

Etsu Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, narrowly escaped a hoodlum attack on his palace, where his vehicle and property were set ablaze.

US embassy in Nigeria announces closure of office ahead of 2025, reason emerges

US embassy in Nigeria announces closure of office ahead of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria will close from December 24 to 26 for Christmas 2024 and reopen on December 27. Visitors were advised to plan accordingly.

Delta state police arrest man for alleged murder of best friend over N50 million, details emerge

Delta state police arrest man for alleged murder of best friend over N50 million, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Delta State Police Command has arrested Efe Onoetiyi for the murder of his best friend, Paulinus Okon, after collecting over N50 million from him.

Road accident in Abia: Six lives lost, government urged to improve road safety

Road accident in Abia: Six lives lost, government urged to improve road safety

Nigeria

10 months ago

A tragic road accident in Abia, involving a trailer and a Sienna bus, has left six dead and several injured. The Abia State Government and ARTSMA responded swiftly.

Basit Jamiu