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.

3916 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Little boy who aspires to become coach showcases his talent

Little boy who aspires to become coach showcases his talent

11 months ago

Heartwarming reunion: Pilot's wife shows husband’s cheerful reaction after seeing her at airport

Heartwarming reunion: Pilot's wife shows husband’s cheerful reaction after seein...

11 months ago

Happy kids perform AFCON dance moves, raise one leg and clap in unison

Happy kids perform AFCON dance moves, raise one leg and clap in unison

11 months ago

Young boy dances like Michael Jackson, ecstatic crowd shows support

Young boy dances like Michael Jackson, ecstatic crowd shows support

11 months ago

Nigerian lady in Canada who worked at restaurant becomes Medical Lab Technician

Nigerian lady in Canada who worked at restaurant becomes Medical Lab Technician

11 months ago

Mother of twins makes funny televised news to get her children to tidy up their rooms

Mother of twins makes funny televised news to get her children to tidy up their...

11 months ago

Nigerian man who married Oyinbo woman shares good memories at their court wedding

Nigerian man who married Oyinbo woman shares good memories at their court wedding

A Nigerian man excitedly commemorates his court wedding to an Oyinbo woman by sharing heartwarming memories, captured in joyful photos of the couple.

Emotional Nigerian father gives heartfelt final blessing to daughter and husband at wedding

Emotional Nigerian father gives heartfelt final blessing to daughter and husband at wedding

At a wedding ceremony, a Nigerian father, visibly emotional, tenderly delivers his final blessing to his daughter and her husband, offering heartfelt advice.

Victor Boniface dances in car after becoming Bundesliga champion, makes joyful moves

Victor Boniface dances in car after becoming Bundesliga champion, makes joyful moves

A video of Nigerian star and Bundesliga champion Victor Boniface joyfully dancing in his car went viral, showcasing the striker's impressive moves.

Young boy in his graduation gown tells crowd he wants to be like his father when he grows up

Young boy in his graduation gown tells crowd he wants to be like his father when he grows up

A young boy, dressed in his graduation gown, walked to the microphone to share that he wanted to be like his father because he thought his dad was the best.

Young Bishop David Oyedepo in 1987 predicts future success at church sermon

Young Bishop David Oyedepo in 1987 predicts future success at church sermon

The resurgence of a 1987 video capturing a youthful, suit-wearing Bishop David Oyedepo delivering a true prophecy in a modestly constructed church emerges.

Nigerian lady gets married and completes school after relocating to UK

Nigerian lady gets married and completes school after relocating to UK

A Nigerian lady who moved to the UK received her engagement ring six months later, shared her story in a viral TikTok video where she explained her marital journey.

Nigerian airport staff share daily duties, give insight on passenger service

Nigerian airport staff share daily duties, give insight on passenger service

Nigerian airport staff shared their daily duties, which include guiding passengers, advising on luggage safety, and ensuring comfort and a welcoming environment.

"For abroad?": Nigerian lady captures shepherd and his 3,000 animals moving inside street in Europe

"For abroad?": Nigerian lady captures shepherd and his 3,000 animals moving inside street in Europe

A Nigerian woman driving through a European city filmed a surprising scene of over 3,000 rams and donkeys being shepherded through the streets, which went viral.

Nigerian twins who proposed to another set of twins spotted dancing and having fun in public

Nigerian twins who proposed to another set of twins spotted dancing and having fun in public

In Nigeria, a heartwarming moment unfolded as a pair of twins proposed to another set of twins, leading to a joyous public celebration marked by infectious dancing.

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