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.

3891 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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 emerg...

a year ago

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 h...

a year ago

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

a year ago

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...

a year ago

Emir Sanusi’s daughter Yusra Khadija and her husband dance together in Yoruba attire

Emir Sanusi’s daughter Yusra Khadija and her husband dance together in Yoruba at...

a year ago

Young lady captures her life after completing her 2024 UTME examination

Young lady captures her life after completing her 2024 UTME examination

a year ago

Young lady sends WhatsApp message to her friend complaining about UTME questions

Young lady sends WhatsApp message to her friend complaining about UTME questions

A lady relayed a WhatsApp message from a friend who had just completed the 2024 UTME, detailing its unexpected difficulty and the slim likelihood of success.

JAMB 2024: Nigerian lady solves oral English question for UTME candidates

JAMB 2024: Nigerian lady solves oral English question for UTME candidates

A lady's video explanation of a JAMB oral English question went viral, providing invaluable guidance to 2024 UTME candidates as she broke down the question.

Nigerian lady who traveled by air for her NYSC breaks silence for the first time

Nigerian lady who traveled by air for her NYSC breaks silence for the first time

A Nigerian woman detailed her first-time experience traveling from Calabar to Abuja for the National Youth Service Corps, showcasing her airport journey.

NYSC: Funny corper shows outcome of trouser she took to Mammi market for slim fitting

NYSC: Funny corper shows outcome of trouser she took to Mammi market for slim fitting

A National Youth Service Corps member’s experience with a camp tailor went viral on TikTok after he shared a video of the poorly tailored trousers he received.

Nigerian wedding dance: Lady teaches German groom how to make "9ja" moves correctly

Nigerian wedding dance: Lady teaches German groom how to make "9ja" moves correctly

A Nigerian bride shared a video of the special moment she taught her German groom traditional Nigerian wedding dance moves, showcasing her infectious enthusiasm.

JAMB 2024: Young lady leaks funny WhatsApp voice note she got from her younger sister

JAMB 2024: Young lady leaks funny WhatsApp voice note she got from her younger sister

A lady shared a message gotten from her younger sister where she expressed frustration that her family hadn’t contacted her to inquire whether she arrived safely.

JAMB 2024: Nigerian lady meets young TikTok star sitting for her UTME exams

JAMB 2024: Nigerian lady meets young TikTok star sitting for her UTME exams

A student's encounter with a TikTok celebrity preparing for her pre-university exams surprised many viewers after the revelation that she was still a student.

Nurse, track jumper, soldier: Nigerian lady abroad showcases her professional life

Nurse, track jumper, soldier: Nigerian lady abroad showcases her professional life

A woman revealed her remarkable multifaceted professional life, showcasing her work as a nurse, soldier, and track jumper, which left many in awe of her ability.

JAMB: Young lady addresses 2024 UTME candidates regarding result issues

JAMB: Young lady addresses 2024 UTME candidates regarding result issues

A young lady addressed frustrated UTME candidates, explaining the reasons behind the delay in their exam results and informed them on what next to do.

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