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

Asari Dokubo threatens to shoot down military helicopters, warns Tinubu’s minister

Asari Dokubo threatens to shoot down military helicopters, warns Tinubu’s minister

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy strikes: Ex-minister's only son dies at 42 in Abuja hospital

Tragedy strikes: Ex-minister's only son dies at 42 in Abuja hospital

Nigeria

a year ago

Son of Sanusi II fires back after NSA Nuhu Ribadu recognises Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano

Son of Sanusi II fires back after NSA Nuhu Ribadu recognises Aminu Bayero as Emir of Kano

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST In: Fubara to Swear in 23 Newly Elected Chairmen Amidst Post-Election Tensions and Violence

JUST In: Fubara to Swear in 23 Newly Elected Chairmen Amidst Post-Election Tensions and Violence

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy in Lagos: Husband allegedly murders pregnant wife over suspected affair with brother

Tragedy in Lagos: Husband allegedly murders pregnant wife over suspected affair with brother

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu's major cabinet reshuffle: List of sacked and new ministers ready to be revealed

President Tinubu's major cabinet reshuffle: List of sacked and new ministers ready to be revealed

Politics

a year ago

Thief breaks into house, cooks meal, hangs washing, and leaves letter for victim

Thief breaks into house, cooks meal, hangs washing, and leaves letter for victim

World

a year ago

A woman returned home to find her house had been broken into by a burglar who cooked a meal, hung out her washing, and left a note saying, "Don't worry, be happy."

Flashback: What Pastor Adeboye previously said about tithe before public apology

Flashback: What Pastor Adeboye previously said about tithe before public apology

Nigeria

a year ago

Discover the controversy surrounding tithing in Nigeria as Pastor Enoch Adeboye's past statements resurface before his public apology on October 4.

Heartbreaking loss: 42 dead in Niger boat accident during Mawlid celebration trip

Heartbreaking loss: 42 dead in Niger boat accident during Mawlid celebration trip

Nigeria

a year ago

Death toll from the Niger State boat mishap has risen to 42 as rescue teams recover more bodies. The boat, carrying 300 passengers to a Mawlid celebration, capsized.

Femi Falana threatens lawsuit against Banke Oniru over alleged defamation

Femi Falana threatens lawsuit against Banke Oniru over alleged defamation

Nigeria

a year ago

Renowned Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana SAN has issued a pre-action notice to Princess Banke Oniru, demanding a retraction and apology for defamatory statements.

National Orientation Agency launches real Nigerian transition challenge, lists steps to win prizes

National Orientation Agency launches real Nigerian transition challenge, lists steps to win prizes

Nigeria

a year ago

Join the real Nigerian transition challenge by the National Orientation Agency (NOA). Celebrate Nigeria's culture and values by wearing traditional attire.

Tragic house fire claims lives of four young boys, mother found guilty

Tragic house fire claims lives of four young boys, mother found guilty

US

a year ago

Rose was found guilty after her four sons died in a tragic house fire in Sutton, south-west London. The boys, aged three and four, were left alone in bad conditions.

Lagos court hands down eight-year sentence to man for N62 million land fraud scheme

Lagos court hands down eight-year sentence to man for N62 million land fraud scheme

Nigeria

a year ago

A Lagos state High Court has sentenced Abozo to eight years imprisonment for defrauding Samuel Segher of N62 million under the guise of selling land.

NABTEB releases 2024 results: 44,000 candidates achieve five credits including Maths and English

NABTEB releases 2024 results: 44,000 candidates achieve five credits including Maths and English

Nigeria

a year ago

NABTEB has released the 2024 results for the NBC and National Technical Certificate (NTC) exams, with 44,000 out of 67,751 candidates achieving five credits.

Bandit leader Turji sends message to security forces, mentions Matawalle and Dauda Lawal

Bandit leader Turji sends message to security forces, mentions Matawalle and Dauda Lawal

Nigeria

a year ago

Bandit kingpin Bello Turji, from his hideout, challenges security forces, declares he is not afraid to die, and calls for dialogue with government to end violence.

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