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

Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie showcases her cheerful dance moves in stunning gown

Super Falcons star Michelle Alozie showcases her cheerful dance moves in stunnin...

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After 10 years, Nigerian man reunites with family in Nigeria, they meet at airport

After 10 years, Nigerian man reunites with family in Nigeria, they meet at airpo...

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Neymar and ex-girlfriend sit close together as they watch Fury vs Usyk in Saudi Arabia

Neymar and ex-girlfriend sit close together as they watch Fury vs Usyk in Saudi...

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Premier League champions: Arsenal rehearses as cup winners ahead of crucial match against Everton

Premier League champions: Arsenal rehearses as cup winners ahead of crucial matc...

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High Achiever: 33-year-old mother of four appointed High Court judge in Jigawa State

High Achiever: 33-year-old mother of four appointed High Court judge in Jigawa S...

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BUA son Khalifa AbdulSamad graduates from Georgetown University, billionaire father attends

BUA son Khalifa AbdulSamad graduates from Georgetown University, billionaire fat...

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Nigerian lady celebrates as she buys machine for her milky doughnuts, colleagues join her

Nigerian lady celebrates as she buys machine for her milky doughnuts, colleagues join her

A Nigerian lady's jubilant celebration of purchasing a baking oven for her milky doughnuts attracted the enthusiastic participation of her colleagues.

Nigerian lady visits Canada, returns to pick her fiance after 5 days

Nigerian lady visits Canada, returns to pick her fiance after 5 days

A lady returns to Nigeria after spending only five days in Canada without her fiance, they successfully processed a 10-year visa to relocate to Canada together.

Nigerian wife drives with mother-in-law, shows their strong bond: "She treats me like daughter"

Nigerian wife drives with mother-in-law, shows their strong bond: "She treats me like daughter"

A young Nigerian lady, delighted to drive with her mother-in-law in a viral video, expressed that she didn't miss home as her mother-in-law felt like a real mother.

Kylian Mbappé's joyful reaction to lifelike artwork of himself captured in video

Kylian Mbappé's joyful reaction to lifelike artwork of himself captured in video

Former Paris Saint-Germain striker and French football sensation Kylian Mbappé's joyful reaction to a lifelike artwork of himself, captured in a viral TikTok video.

5-year-old boy drums excellently on the street of Lagos, people gather around him

5-year-old boy drums excellently on the street of Lagos, people gather around him

A talented 5-year-old boy named Motiriola captivated a large online audience and drew a crowd in Lagos with his impressive drumming skills, as showcased in a video.

Young Nigerian man builds new house, unveils it on his birthday, captures the beautiful interior

Young Nigerian man builds new house, unveils it on his birthday, captures the beautiful interior

A young Nigerian man went viral after posting a video showing the step-by-step process of building his new house, from unloading sand to revealing the interior.

Nigerian couple in UK builds house, moves in with excitement, clip trends

Nigerian couple in UK builds house, moves in with excitement, clip trends

A Nigerian couple living in the UK shared their journey to homeownership, detailing how they met a helpful salesperson and chose their favorite house design.

“I want to venture into web Design, what do I need to know?”: Expert shares experience

“I want to venture into web Design, what do I need to know?”: Expert shares experience

Discover essential insights for beginners venturing into web designing as expert Tope Akintayo shares up-to-date, valuable industry experience and guidance.

Nigerian lady who moved from UK to US captured moment she drove to the Airport in video

Nigerian lady who moved from UK to US captured moment she drove to the Airport in video

A Nigerian lady who moved from the UK to the USA shared a video of her emotional journey to the airport, revealing her mixed feelings about leaving.

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