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.

3897 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian lady building house with husband, celebrates progress and achievement

Nigerian lady building house with husband, celebrates progress and achievement

11 months ago

Jurgen Klopp announces Arne Slot as new Liverpool coach to ecstatic crowd

Jurgen Klopp announces Arne Slot as new Liverpool coach to ecstatic crowd

11 months ago

Funny lecturer arrives class almost late as students prepare to exit lecture hall, clip trends

Funny lecturer arrives class almost late as students prepare to exit lecture hal...

11 months ago

Big achievement: Katsina state governor's daughter, Meenah, celebrates university graduation

Big achievement: Katsina state governor's daughter, Meenah, celebrates universit...

11 months ago

Man's stirring confession about unforgivable wife sends social media abuzz

Man's stirring confession about unforgivable wife sends social media abuzz

11 months ago

21-year-old lady drops out of university, goes back to matric: "All the best"

21-year-old lady drops out of university, goes back to matric: "All the best"

11 months ago

"I was not expecting it": Ice seller overwhelmed as stranger gifts her new fridge

"I was not expecting it": Ice seller overwhelmed as stranger gifts her new fridge

A Ghanaian woman was moved to tears after receiving a gift from some strangers. The woman who sells iced-kenkey could not hide her joy after being gifted a fridge.

Woman takes Tshwala Bami challenge to new heights, dances in front of lion

Woman takes Tshwala Bami challenge to new heights, dances in front of lion

A TikTok video shows a young woman dancing in front of lions and the clip went. She took part in the Tshwala Bami dance challenge and people loved her creativity.

Little girl refuses to be excited over baby sister as parents tell her they are expecting child

Little girl refuses to be excited over baby sister as parents tell her they are expecting child

Parents, excited to surprise their young daughter with the news of a new baby sister, were shocked when she started crying and expressed her fear.

Little girl “hijacks” man’s workout session, turns it into play, clip trends

Little girl “hijacks” man’s workout session, turns it into play, clip trends

A little girl charmingly "hijacked" a man's workout, transforming it into a playful session filled with smiles as she climbed onto his back, adding a joyful twist.

Nigerian family presents car as wedding gift to bride, excited lady hugs mother, clip trends

Nigerian family presents car as wedding gift to bride, excited lady hugs mother, clip trends

A Nigerian family surprised their bride with an incredible wedding gift, a brand new car, which left her overjoyed and grateful, as seen in a heartwarming video.

Nigerians arrive at airport in matching clothes for hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

Nigerians arrive at airport in matching clothes for hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

A TikTok user filmed the arrival of Nigerian Hajj pilgrims at the airport, capturing their matching outfits, luggage, and the evident camaraderie and excitement.

Rodri shares secret to Manchester City's historic fourth Premier League title

Rodri shares secret to Manchester City's historic fourth Premier League title

Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, revealed that the team's historic fourth Premier League title was due to their unbeatable mindset and insatiable desire.

Ekiti State University lecturer hailed as hero after stopping student from dropping out

Ekiti State University lecturer hailed as hero after stopping student from dropping out

A young woman at Ekiti State University, who had previously considered dropping out, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to a lecturer who had persuaded her to stay.

Anthony Joshua reacts to Oleksandr Usyk's split decision victory over Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua reacts to Oleksandr Usyk's split decision victory over Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua shared his excitement on Oleksandr Usyk's narrow split decision victory over Tyson Fury, offering gestures into the match's pivotal moments.

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