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.

4887 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

Nigeria

10 months ago

Kebbi state mourns NYSC member’s death following sudden collapse, details emerge

Kebbi state mourns NYSC member’s death following sudden collapse, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Former NBA president offers solution to Tinubu on tax reform bills

Former NBA president offers solution to Tinubu on tax reform bills

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Tinubu’s appointee reacts to new oil and gas project in Nigeria by Shell company

President Tinubu’s appointee reacts to new oil and gas project in Nigeria by Shell company

Politics

10 months ago

Ademola Lookman: Reno Omokri speaks after Nigerian player secures African Footballer of Year Award

Ademola Lookman: Reno Omokri speaks after Nigerian player secures African Footballer of Year Award

Nigeria

10 months ago

Top 10 most impactful universities in the World 2024 emerge, Western Sydney University leads

Top 10 most impactful universities in the World 2024 emerge, Western Sydney University leads

Education

10 months ago

Shooting at Christian School in US leaves three dead, including suspected shooter

Shooting at Christian School in US leaves three dead, including suspected shooter

World

10 months ago

A shooting at US school in Wisconsin, has left three people dead, including the suspected student shooter. The incident also resulted in several injuries.

Suspected cable vandal injured while attempting theft of high-voltage cables

Suspected cable vandal injured while attempting theft of high-voltage cables

Nigeria

10 months ago

A suspected cable vandal, Muktar Rabiu, was electrocuted while attempting to steal high-voltage cables in FCT. Rabiu was previously sentenced for a similar crime.

Benin Republic's electoral delegation visits INEC to learn and gain experience

Benin Republic's electoral delegation visits INEC to learn and gain experience

Politics

10 months ago

A 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s CENA visited Nigeria's INEC for a study tour, they were welcomed by INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu with an address.

Trainee herbalist arrested for allegedly killing infant son in Abeokuta

Trainee herbalist arrested for allegedly killing infant son in Abeokuta

Nigeria

10 months ago

A trainee herbalist, Ifagbenga Taiwo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly killing his 41-day-old son, wife raised the alarm.

Defence HQ refutes allegations of French military establishment in Nigeria, urges public disregard

Defence HQ refutes allegations of French military establishment in Nigeria, urges public disregard

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that the French military plans to establish a base in Nigeria, clarifying that such information is false.

1 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos Third Mainland Bridge accident, LASTMA gives update

1 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos Third Mainland Bridge accident, LASTMA gives update

Nigeria

10 months ago

A fatal accident involving a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge at Ilubirin resulted in one death and four rescues.

FG secures conviction of over 325 Boko Haram members, terrorists set to be jailed for 70 years

FG secures conviction of over 325 Boko Haram members, terrorists set to be jailed for 70 years

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully prosecuted and convicted over 325 terrorists in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 trials at the Kainji Detention Facility.

WAEC JAMB: Two first-class graduates from FUOYE and FUTA offer advice for young students

WAEC JAMB: Two first-class graduates from FUOYE and FUTA offer advice for young students

Education

10 months ago

First-class graduates Adedeji Ayomide Samuel and Caleb Temiloluwa Adewole share their experiences and advice for young students preparing for WAEC and JAMB exams.

FUTA graduate who wanted to quit school bags first class degree, speaks on challenges

FUTA graduate who wanted to quit school bags first class degree, speaks on challenges

Education

10 months ago

The inspiring academic journey of Lukman Abiodun Olawale, who overcame financial hardships to achieve first-class honors in Physics Energy at FUTA emerges.

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