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.

3893 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian man marries South African lady, brings cows for the wedding rites

Nigerian man marries South African lady, brings cows for the wedding rites

11 months ago

Nigerian mum of 3 gets her kids’ British passports after 5 years, celebrates with dance and toast

Nigerian mum of 3 gets her kids’ British passports after 5 years, celebrates wit...

11 months ago

Nigerian man shares 2024 UTME score of his cousin from Rivers state with 356 total

Nigerian man shares 2024 UTME score of his cousin from Rivers state with 356 tot...

11 months ago

Man gets 4 tyres, black shiny shoes, packaged shorts as he marks his birthday

Man gets 4 tyres, black shiny shoes, packaged shorts as he marks his birthday

11 months ago

UNN graduate whose teaching mum took loan to pay her school fees, using her small salary as collateral speaks

UNN graduate whose teaching mum took loan to pay her school fees, using her smal...

11 months ago

Nigerian lady gifts house to parents makes it unexpected by asking them to dress up to represent her

Nigerian lady gifts house to parents makes it unexpected by asking them to dress...

11 months ago

Nigerian couple who lives in the UK gets key to their own house after 3 years of relocation

Nigerian couple who lives in the UK gets key to their own house after 3 years of relocation

A Nigerian couple, after relocating to the UK, celebrated their transition from renters to proud homeowners in three years, an achievement that resonated with many.

22-year-old lady who works as policy advisor at the UN shares bits of her work life

22-year-old lady who works as policy advisor at the UN shares bits of her work life

Samia Shell, who began her career at the United Nations at 22, shared a video that highlighted her role as a Policy and Media Advisor and her enjoyment of her work.

Harry and Meghan visit school in Nigeria, dance and address happy children

Harry and Meghan visit school in Nigeria, dance and address happy children

Harry and Megan's visit to a Nigerian school was a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, marked by traditional dances and an inspiring speech.

Nigerian lady who sells herbs speaks good English, gets job offer

Nigerian lady who sells herbs speaks good English, gets job offer

A Nigerian woman's English skills have impressed many as she marketed her herbs, her language proficiency has opened up new opportunities for her.

“She dey learn tactics”: Nigerian man finds out his wife loves wrestling

“She dey learn tactics”: Nigerian man finds out his wife loves wrestling

A Nigerian man was surprised to learn that his wife preferred wrestling over other channels typically enjoyed by women, tackles her in the living room.

New beginnings: After 36 years in prison, man gets iPhone 15 to begin content creation on TikTok

New beginnings: After 36 years in prison, man gets iPhone 15 to begin content creation on TikTok

A man, released after 36 years in prison, is learning to use an iPhone 15 to share his insights on long-term incarceration and disclose his further plans.

Nigerian lady moves abroad as a teenager, captures her final moment at the airport and plane

Nigerian lady moves abroad as a teenager, captures her final moment at the airport and plane

A young Nigerian woman's viral TikTok video poignantly captures her emotional departure from her homeland and the contemplative journey towards a new life abroad.

WAEC 2024: Nigerian students share how they are preparing for their forthcoming exams

WAEC 2024: Nigerian students share how they are preparing for their forthcoming exams

A student’s inquisitive tour around the school to discuss WAEC exam preparations revealed study methods that showcase the individuality of strategies.

Young Nigerian lady celebrates her uncompleted building, shows her progress

Young Nigerian lady celebrates her uncompleted building, shows her progress

A young Nigerian woman’s TikTok update on her partially-built house gained viral attention, reflecting a journey of gratitude and community encouragement.

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