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

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Niger state secures $1 million scholarship deal with university of Toronto to train 100 students

Niger state secures $1 million scholarship deal with university of Toronto to train 100 students

Nigeria

a year ago

CAN orders Lord’s Chosen to vet testimonies after controversial exam hall Miracle claim

CAN orders Lord’s Chosen to vet testimonies after controversial exam hall Miracle claim

Nigeria

a year ago

National Hospital Abuja announces recruitment for Consultants, Resident Doctors, and Nurses

National Hospital Abuja announces recruitment for Consultants, Resident Doctors, and Nurses

Nigeria

a year ago

WAEC tells 2024 candidates to check status of withheld WASSCE results

WAEC tells 2024 candidates to check status of withheld WASSCE results

Education

a year ago

Head teacher sentenced to two life terms for defiling seven-year-old

Head teacher sentenced to two life terms for defiling seven-year-old

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers state chairperson orders removal of Wike’s name from council building amidst LG unrest

Rivers state chairperson orders removal of Wike’s name from council building amidst LG unrest

Politics

a year ago

Governor Dapo Abiodun launches multi-million naira educational support program in memory of late son

Governor Dapo Abiodun launches multi-million naira educational support program in memory of late son

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor of Ogun State has announced the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program, awarding millions of Naira to students across all institutions.

Vice President Kashim Shettima pays condolence visit to Tallen after son’s tragic death in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima pays condolence visit to Tallen after son’s tragic death in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a condolence visit to former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, in Abuja following the tragic death of her son.

ASUU reports 84 lecturers' deaths, demands full payment of withheld salaries, increased funding

ASUU reports 84 lecturers' deaths, demands full payment of withheld salaries, increased funding

Education

a year ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reports the deaths of 84 lecturers between May and August 2024 due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries.

Retired teacher thanks Sanwo-Olu after being a beneficiary of government housing estate

Retired teacher thanks Sanwo-Olu after being a beneficiary of government housing estate

Nigeria

a year ago

A retired Lagos State school teacher, Iya Teacher, expresses heartfelt gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the completion of the Mixed Housing Estate.

JUST IN: NAFDAC workers begin nationwide indefinite strike, list reason

JUST IN: NAFDAC workers begin nationwide indefinite strike, list reason

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC workers have initiated an indefinite strike over welfare issues, led by the Senior Staff Association, the strike highlights critical grievances.

Tinubu's minister defends herself amidst NYSC certificate scandal

Tinubu's minister defends herself amidst NYSC certificate scandal

Nigeria

a year ago

Minister Hannatu Musawa addresses the NYSC certificate scandal, asserting her innocence and compliance with the law, while promising to clarify the situation.

Lagos tailor arrested after allegedly collecting N2.8 million from suitor in failed marriage deal

Lagos tailor arrested after allegedly collecting N2.8 million from suitor in failed marriage deal

Nigeria

a year ago

A 25-year-old tailor has been arraigned in a Lagos court for allegedly defrauding a suitor, Dominic Asuquo, of N2.8 million under the false pretense of marriage.

Canadian woman caught smuggling drugs into Nigeria, says she needed money for education

Canadian woman caught smuggling drugs into Nigeria, says she needed money for education

Nigeria

a year ago

Canadian woman Adrienne Munju was arrested at Lagos airport with 35kg of synthetic cannabis. She claimed she trafficked the drugs to fund her MSc program.

Anambra shines at 2024 Presidential Prizes as governor Soludo celebrates top teachers, schools

Anambra shines at 2024 Presidential Prizes as governor Soludo celebrates top teachers, schools

Education

a year ago

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo highlights the exceptional achievements of the state's teachers and schools, showcasing their dedication and excellence.

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