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.

3933 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Young man builds house for parents, mother dances with joy

Young man builds house for parents, mother dances with joy

11 months ago

Nigerian Nurse who relocated overseas after completing her certification in midwifery speaks

Nigerian Nurse who relocated overseas after completing her certification in midw...

11 months ago

Nigerian lady heartbroken after man who left his wife for her eventually dumped her and returned

Nigerian lady heartbroken after man who left his wife for her eventually dumped...

11 months ago

Nigerian lady shows her sister who achieved first class from law school

Nigerian lady shows her sister who achieved first class from law school

11 months ago

Nigerian man reunites with family at the airport, they hug him excitedly

Nigerian man reunites with family at the airport, they hug him excitedly

11 months ago

Minimum wage: Nigerian man asks NLC to be realistic, backs N100K living income

Minimum wage: Nigerian man asks NLC to be realistic, backs N100K living income

11 months ago

NLC/TUC Strike: Nigerian man backs N100k minimum wage for hardworking sweepers

NLC/TUC Strike: Nigerian man backs N100k minimum wage for hardworking sweepers

A Nigerian man, in solidarity with the Nigerian Labour Congress' strike, highlighted the positive implications for low-income earners particularly sweepers.

Nigeria’s minimum wage: Man abroad shares why living salary needs to be considered

Nigeria’s minimum wage: Man abroad shares why living salary needs to be considered

In Nigeria, a social media discussion initiated by @irepbdg_ has highlighted the inadequacy of the $20 minimum wage compared to international standards.

Joy Ojo: Nigerian boxer and 4-time gold medalist eyes Olympic glory, speaks on career

Joy Ojo: Nigerian boxer and 4-time gold medalist eyes Olympic glory, speaks on career

Nigeria's four-time gold medal-winning boxer radiated with ambition in a widely-viewed interview, revealing her Olympic aspirations and a desire to grow her career.

Man jailed thrice in the past becomes youngest judge in US state

Man jailed thrice in the past becomes youngest judge in US state

Hanif Johnson, once jailed for minor offenses, has defied odds by being elected at 27 as Pennsylvania's youngest judge, symbolizing a significant shift.

Nigerian couple who moved to the UK shows key to their new house, celebrates and dances

Nigerian couple who moved to the UK shows key to their new house, celebrates and dances

A Nigerian couple who recently relocated to the UK joyfully celebrates their acquisition of a new home by showcasing their house keys and dancing exuberantly.

Mother who moved to Italy from US allows child to go to school all by himself, gives reason

Mother who moved to Italy from US allows child to go to school all by himself, gives reason

A mother who relocated from the United States to Italy felt comfortable allowing her child to walk to school alone, capturing his excited departure on camera.

Champions League Final 2024: 4 moments that cost Dortmund the UCL trophy and gave Madrid their 15th

Champions League Final 2024: 4 moments that cost Dortmund the UCL trophy and gave Madrid their 15th

In a thrilling Champions League final, four critical mistakes by Borussia Dortmund, including defensive blunders ultimately handed Real Madrid their 15th UCL title.

José Mourinho eyes Fenerbahçe managerial role, awaits Champions League challenge

José Mourinho eyes Fenerbahçe managerial role, awaits Champions League challenge

José Mourinho, former AS Roma coach, expressed his interest in managing Fenerbahçe, mentioning that discussions were still ongoing and highlighting his anticipation.

Champions' dance: Carl Ancelotti and Real Madrid team make moves after securing 15th UCL title

Champions' dance: Carl Ancelotti and Real Madrid team make moves after securing 15th UCL title

A video captured Real Madrid's coach Carl Ancelotti and his team celebrating their historic 15th UEFA Champions League title with joyous dance moves.

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