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.

4895 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno completes PhD degree, dedicates it to late wife: "She's smiling down"

Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno completes PhD degree, dedicates it to late wife: "She's smiling down"

Education

a year ago

Bishop Aremu affirms loyalty to Living Faith Church: No plans to start his Ministry after retirement

Bishop Aremu affirms loyalty to Living Faith Church: No plans to start his Ministry after retirement

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: Nigerian governor launches major rice sale at 55% discount

Economic hardship: Nigerian governor launches major rice sale at 55% discount

Nigeria

a year ago

UNICEF report: Only 9% of Bauchi’s schoolchildren can read, Emirs react

UNICEF report: Only 9% of Bauchi’s schoolchildren can read, Emirs react

Education

a year ago

“Right to choose”: Britain set to legalise assisted dying, Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs in

“Right to choose”: Britain set to legalise assisted dying, Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs in

Europe

a year ago

Over 1,600 PhD and MSc students nationwide compete for PTDF scholarships

Over 1,600 PhD and MSc students nationwide compete for PTDF scholarships

Education

a year ago

PhD holder joins Katsina youths in 10-day leatherworks skills training

PhD holder joins Katsina youths in 10-day leatherworks skills training

Nigeria

a year ago

A PhD holder from Katsina University, Dr. Sani Suleiman, joins local youths in a 10-day leatherworks training organized by the Katsina State Development Fund.

NNPC boss Mele Kyari mourns late daughter Fatima: "I look forward to meeting her in Jannah"

NNPC boss Mele Kyari mourns late daughter Fatima: "I look forward to meeting her in Jannah"

Nigeria

a year ago

NNPC's Mele Kyari shares a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter Fatima, reflecting on her ability to touch lives despite her physical challenges.

Nationwide flood alert: FG predicts 5-day heavy rain, releases list of states, cities to be affected

Nationwide flood alert: FG predicts 5-day heavy rain, releases list of states, cities to be affected

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has predicted five days of heavy rainfall, leading to potential flooding in 22 states and the FCT from October 14th to 18th, 2024.

Educator from Nasarawa emerges 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year, wins N10 million

Educator from Nasarawa emerges 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year, wins N10 million

Education

a year ago

Esomnofu Ifechukwu of Crown Grace School, Nasarawa, wins the 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year award, receiving N10 million naira among other prizes.

ABUAD set for landmark convocation: 226 first-class graduates, honorary degrees for Fagbemi, others

ABUAD set for landmark convocation: 226 first-class graduates, honorary degrees for Fagbemi, others

Education

a year ago

Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) will hold its 12th convocation on October 21, 2024, graduating 1,662 students, including 226 first-class honorees.

Skill-oriented curriculum set for rollout, Minister speaks on mandatory framework for all schools

Skill-oriented curriculum set for rollout, Minister speaks on mandatory framework for all schools

Education

a year ago

Starting in January 2025, Nigeria will implement a new nationwide skill-oriented curriculum for basic schools, requiring students to acquire two practical skills.

Photo shows how much MKO Abiola left for his 4 wives, son laments financial struggles

Photo shows how much MKO Abiola left for his 4 wives, son laments financial struggles

Nigeria

a year ago

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the late Nigerian billionaire MKO Abiola, reveals on the ‘Mic On Podcast’ that his father willed £650,000 to his first four wives.

16-year-old student claims UTME invigilator withheld her result after rejecting his advances

16-year-old student claims UTME invigilator withheld her result after rejecting his advances

Nigeria

a year ago

A 16-year-old student, Chizitere Obioha, has accused a UTME invigilator of sexual harassment during the exam, she found out that her exam had been withheld.

Faisal Makarfi: Old interview of ex-Kaduna governor son's interview resurfaces after his death

Faisal Makarfi: Old interview of ex-Kaduna governor son's interview resurfaces after his death

Nigeria

a year ago

Before his tragic death in a road accident, Faisal Makarfi, son of former Governor, shared life lessons on education, discipline, and the power of words.

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