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.

4419 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Nigeria

a month ago

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

Actual amount Air Accident Investigators receive as salary surfaces after Air India crash

Actual amount Air Accident Investigators receive as salary surfaces after Air India crash

World

a month ago

CEO of Air India shares his observation after release of preliminary investigation about crash

CEO of Air India shares his observation after release of preliminary investigation about crash

Asia

a month ago

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Asia

a month ago

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Nigeria

a month ago

“What I saw living with Buhari for 25 years”: Pantami speaks

“What I saw living with Buhari for 25 years”: Pantami speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

Prof. Isa Pantami, a former minister, paid tribute to late President Buhari, praising his integrity and patriotism during a condolence visit in Daura, Nigeria.

Adesina: Buhari could have been long dead if he had used Nigerian hospitals

Adesina: Buhari could have been long dead if he had used Nigerian hospitals

Nigeria

a month ago

Former presidential aide, Femi Adesina, revealed that Buhari’s continued medical treatment in the UK was essential for his survival, even before his presidency

Buhari’s wealth and money in his bank account as declared in his first and second terms released

Buhari’s wealth and money in his bank account as declared in his first and second terms released

Nigeria

a month ago

President Buhari declared $150,000 in assets in 2015, with no major change by 2019, while VP Osinbajo revealed a wealthier portfolio including UK property.

Tears flow in Daura: Family and dignitaries gather for Buhari’s burial

Tears flow in Daura: Family and dignitaries gather for Buhari’s burial

Nigeria

a month ago

Daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Fatima Buhari, arrived at her father’s home in Daura on Tuesday in tears, as the family prepared for his burial.

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

Education

a month ago

PTDF postpones 15th July 2025 interviews due to national holiday for late President Buhari; affected candidates to receive updates via official channels.

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Europe

a month ago

Emergency services responded to a small plane crash at London Southend Airport; flights suspended as authorities investigate the incident and urge public caution.

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

Nigeria

a month ago

United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to close on 15 July for holiday honouring late President Buhari; all visa appointments will be rescheduled.

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Nigeria

a month ago

Former President Buhari shared how he fled an arranged marriage and low-paying job, choosing the military instead, marking the start of a historic journey.

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Politics

a month ago

Why Buhari was arrested after his 1985 regime collapse resurfaces, sparking fresh debate over his legacy of fear, discipline and controversial policies.

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