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

Man accused of spending wife's hospital money on dog and phone speaks

Man accused of spending wife's hospital money on dog and phone speaks

11 months ago

“I still got it”: Former super falcons player raises ball in high heels, controls it with accuracy

“I still got it”: Former super falcons player raises ball in high heels, control...

11 months ago

Millionaire who turned squatter shares his journey to finding his feet again with business abroad

Millionaire who turned squatter shares his journey to finding his feet again wit...

11 months ago

“Enjoy It”: Nigerian couple shares their first luxury car, drives it around town in video

“Enjoy It”: Nigerian couple shares their first luxury car, drives it around town...

11 months ago

Nigerian lady shares voice note she received from brother after she matchmaked him with woman

Nigerian lady shares voice note she received from brother after she matchmaked h...

11 months ago

Nigerian lady becomes registered nurse, captures her initial reaction upon seeing her result

Nigerian lady becomes registered nurse, captures her initial reaction upon seein...

11 months ago

Nigerians give millions to pregnant lady whose husband used her hospital bills to buy dog and phone

Nigerians give millions to pregnant lady whose husband used her hospital bills to buy dog and phone

A Nigerian community generously contributed millions to a pregnant woman's healthcare fund after her husband diverted the money intended for her hospital bills.

"How my husband spent money meant for my surgery on dog, phone, abandoned me": Pregnant wife laments

"How my husband spent money meant for my surgery on dog, phone, abandoned me": Pregnant wife laments

A Nigerian lady was left in a dire situation when her husband used the money meant for her essential caesarean operation to selfishly purchase a new smartphone.

Nigerian lady reconsiders options after seeing dining table that costs N21m

Nigerian lady reconsiders options after seeing dining table that costs N21m

Lady was taken aback by the exorbitant prices, with a dining set at 21 million naira and other pieces ranging up to 6 million, making her conflicted.

Ace Liam: 1-year-old GWR holder's mum speaks on adherence to rules: "We left no stone unturned"

Ace Liam: 1-year-old GWR holder's mum speaks on adherence to rules: "We left no stone unturned"

The mother of one-year-old Ghanaian boy, Ace Liam, who was recently recognised by GWR as the youngest artist has shared the secret to their success.

Shape the future at Wigwe university: Nigerians invited to apply for job opportunities

Shape the future at Wigwe university: Nigerians invited to apply for job opportunities

Wigwe University, established by the late Herbert Wigwe, continues to uphold his legacy by inviting global academic talent to join its mission of breaking barriers.

Lady torn apart on seeing that her sister is about to marry her ex-boyfriend

Lady torn apart on seeing that her sister is about to marry her ex-boyfriend

In a surprising turn of events, a lady's heartbreak began when her sister's fiancé was revealed to be her own ex-boyfriend, whom she had previously dated.

Young lady who began her business with small goods shows how she expands it in one month

Young lady who began her business with small goods shows how she expands it in one month

A young woman's video details the expansion of her small business from a modest outdoor display to a fully stocked shop with triple the goods in just a month.

Nigerian man celebrates as he gets Canadian visa after many failed attempts

Nigerian man celebrates as he gets Canadian visa after many failed attempts

A young man’s persistent pursuit of a Canadian visa culminated in success, which he joyously showcased in a viral TikTok video, revealing his stamped passport.

Parents who receive their daughter’s first NYSC salary distribute it among members of the family

Parents who receive their daughter’s first NYSC salary distribute it among members of the family

A lady, having completed her service with the National Youth Service Corps, returned home, presented her first salary to her parent, leading to a familial sharing.

Basit Jamiu