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.

4417 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Lightning strikes kill over 30 agricultural workers in India

Lightning strikes kill over 30 agricultural workers in India

Asia

a month ago

Buhari among 9 top Nigerians who died in UK medical facilities

Buhari among 9 top Nigerians who died in UK medical facilities

Nigeria

a month ago

Africa reacts to US deportation of violent offenders to Eswatini

Africa reacts to US deportation of violent offenders to Eswatini

Africa

a month ago

Flight chaos as hijacked plane circles Vancouver Airport

Flight chaos as hijacked plane circles Vancouver Airport

World

a month ago

Texas flooding: Sacked doctor apologizes after her message on tragedy that killed over 100 people

Texas flooding: Sacked doctor apologizes after her message on tragedy that killed over 100 people

US

a month ago

Israel bombs the only Catholic church in Gaza kills two, injures priests close to Pope Francis

Israel bombs the only Catholic church in Gaza kills two, injures priests close to Pope Francis

World

a month ago

Missing plane that vanished over mountains found, pilot’s wife breaks silence

Missing plane that vanished over mountains found, pilot’s wife breaks silence

World

a month ago

Missing plane found in Snowy Mountains after two-day search. Pilot David Stephens identified; wife calls ordeal “heartbreaking” as investigation continues.

Tragic fire at newly opened market in Kut kills 61 people

Tragic fire at newly opened market in Kut kills 61 people

World

a month ago

A fire at Al-Kornish Hypermarket in Kut, Iraq, killed 61 people and sparked national mourning. Authorities launch probe into cause and safety failures.

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

Nigeria

a month ago

CDCFIB suspends recruitment portal until July 21, 2025 to enhance system efficiency and ensure a fair, transparent application process for paramilitary roles.

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

World

a month ago

Astronomers discover Ammonite, a rare icy object beyond Pluto, challenging Planet Nine theory and offering clues to the solar system’s ancient origins.

IndiGo: Engine of another plane in India fails midair, pilot makes emergency landing

IndiGo: Engine of another plane in India fails midair, pilot makes emergency landing

World

a month ago

IndiGo flight from Delhi to Goa diverted to Mumbai after engine failure; landed safely at 9.52 pm. Airline arranged alternate aircraft for passengers.

Amount rare Mahatma Gandhi's portrait was sold for released

Amount rare Mahatma Gandhi's portrait was sold for released

Asia

a month ago

Rare 1931 oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi by Clare Leighton finally sold at Bonhams London auction, more than doubling its estimated value in market.

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Education

a month ago

LASUED begins 2025/2026 online admission screening for UTME and Direct Entry candidates in all states. Registration runs from 16 July to 31 August 2025.

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi visits Daura to condole with Muhammadu Buhari’s family after burial, marking a poignant moment of unity across Nigeria’s political lines.

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

Africa

a month ago

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, announces reelection bid for an eighth term, sparking debate amid health concerns and fragmented opposition in country.

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