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.

3887 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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From London to Onitsha: Prophet Odumeje returns to Nigeria, meets excited fans

From London to Onitsha: Prophet Odumeje returns to Nigeria, meets excited fans

a year ago

Nigerian lady bags doctorate degree, goes to the street in her car to announce to people

Nigerian lady bags doctorate degree, goes to the street in her car to announce t...

a year ago

Nigerian graduate expresses gratitude through song and dance after defending school project

Nigerian graduate expresses gratitude through song and dance after defending sch...

a year ago

Cross-cultural wedding: MC tests Oyinbo groom’s fitness to know if he can marry Nigerian bride

Cross-cultural wedding: MC tests Oyinbo groom’s fitness to know if he can marry...

a year ago

Generous gesture: Nigerian street manicurist receives N133, 000 gift from impressed Oyinbo client

Generous gesture: Nigerian street manicurist receives N133, 000 gift from impres...

a year ago

Nigerian lady speaks after completing her UTME, talks about the science subjects she took

Nigerian lady speaks after completing her UTME, talks about the science subjects...

a year ago

“My mum will carry my child”: Lady captures her mother tenderly holding her grandchild for the first time

“My mum will carry my child”: Lady captures her mother tenderly holding her grandchild for the first time

A video captured the pure joy and affection of a grandmother tenderly holding her grandchild. Her face shined with an infectious smile that epitomized her status.

“His effort shall never be in vain”: Lady shows brother who fell asleep while preparing for UTME

“His effort shall never be in vain”: Lady shows brother who fell asleep while preparing for UTME

A young lady’s video, capturing her brother who had fallen asleep mid-study for his UTME, with books and pen strewn around him, became an online sensation.

“Men who love still exist”: Nigerian lady gets bundles of cash and ring on her signing out day

“Men who love still exist”: Nigerian lady gets bundles of cash and ring on her signing out day

A young Nigerian lady who is about to graduate was captured calmly accepting money while dressed in her signed white shirt near a car as spectators watched on.

Tunde Onakoya’s father breaks silence after his son became world record holder

Tunde Onakoya’s father breaks silence after his son became world record holder

Tunde Onakoya’s father has explained he was initially against son's interest in chess. He spoke after his son achieved a world record in chess and advised others.

“The way they are genuinely happy for you”: Nigerian lady acquires new car, shows friends' reactions

“The way they are genuinely happy for you”: Nigerian lady acquires new car, shows friends' reactions

A Nigerian lady's friends' reacted when she showed her recently acquired car. They expressed happiness as they excitedly entered the car for the first time.

Video of young lady who relocated to Canada after completing WAEC and JAMB emerges

Video of young lady who relocated to Canada after completing WAEC and JAMB emerges

Shortly after completing her WAEC and JAMB exams, a young Nigerian lady relocated to Canada. In a video, she detailed her foray into the country.

Cross-cultural love blossoms: Igbo man’s charming proposal to Yoruba lady wins hearts

Cross-cultural love blossoms: Igbo man’s charming proposal to Yoruba lady wins hearts

An Igbo man’s quest for matrimonial alliance with a Yoruba lady became viral after his amusing interaction with her parents during a traditional introduction.

Young man brings out bundles of cash, gifts singer and children in public

Young man brings out bundles of cash, gifts singer and children in public

Young man was seen joyfully donating cash to a street performer and sharing the windfall with children spectating, showing moment of generosity and communal spirit.

Male course rep and female assistant’s deep romantic bond captures hearts, video emerges

Male course rep and female assistant’s deep romantic bond captures hearts, video emerges

Video captures endearing rapport between a school’s course representative and their assistant, showcasing their shared moments of joy and playful interactions.

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