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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NECO 2024 results: Abia and Imo lead with stellar performances, Katsina and Kano lag behind

NECO 2024 results: Abia and Imo lead with stellar performances, Katsina and Kano lag behind

Education

a year ago

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres barred from Israel amid accusations of supporting Iran

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres barred from Israel amid accusations of supporting Iran

World

a year ago

Hisbah bans sports betting in Kano, tightens social regulations

Hisbah bans sports betting in Kano, tightens social regulations

Nigeria

a year ago

Video shows moment before overloaded boat capsises, leaving 60 dead and many missing

Video shows moment before overloaded boat capsises, leaving 60 dead and many missing

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC arrests 33 suspected fraudsters in Port Harcourt sting, seizes fake U.S. dollars and FBI stamps

EFCC arrests 33 suspected fraudsters in Port Harcourt sting, seizes fake U.S. dollars and FBI stamps

Nigeria

a year ago

Counterfeit cosmetics worth N37 million seized in coordinated raids across Wuse and Garki markets

Counterfeit cosmetics worth N37 million seized in coordinated raids across Wuse and Garki markets

Nigeria

a year ago

Wild celebrations turn deadly: Car accident leaves one dead, several injured

Wild celebrations turn deadly: Car accident leaves one dead, several injured

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic car accident at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, during final year exam celebrations, resulted in the death of a female student.

60 bodies recovered, many missing as boat capsizes in Niger

60 bodies recovered, many missing as boat capsizes in Niger

Nigeria

a year ago

60 bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying over 300 passengers capsizes. The boat was going to Annual Maulud celebration when the tragedy struck.

5 takeaways: Israel, Iran, Middle East tensions dominate Vance-Walz US debate

5 takeaways: Israel, Iran, Middle East tensions dominate Vance-Walz US debate

US

a year ago

Top five takeaways from the high-stakes vice presidential debate between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance, covering key issues.

Lagos state cracks down: 241 unlicensed vehicles impounded in major enforcement sweep

Lagos state cracks down: 241 unlicensed vehicles impounded in major enforcement sweep

Nigeria

a year ago

The Lagos State Government has impounded 241 unlicensed vehicles in a recent enforcement exercise, highlighting the importance of vehicle registration compliance.

Unforeseen tragedy: Why Nigeria did not celebrate Independence day in 1992

Unforeseen tragedy: Why Nigeria did not celebrate Independence day in 1992

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic plane crash on September 26, 1992, claimed 160 lives, including military officers and foreign dignitaries, just days before Nigeria's 32nd Independence Day.

Tinubu leads Nigeria’s 64th Independence day celebrations with guard of honour at Presidential Villa

Tinubu leads Nigeria’s 64th Independence day celebrations with guard of honour at Presidential Villa

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu led Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, featuring a ceremonial inspection of the guard of honour.

Independence Day: US, UK embassies in Nigeria send message to Nigerians after announcing shut down

Independence Day: US, UK embassies in Nigeria send message to Nigerians after announcing shut down

Nigeria

a year ago

International representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France extended their congratulations to Nigeria on its 64th Independence Day.

“How I eliminated over 300 Boko Haram and Bandit commanders since I took over”: Tinubu breaks silence

“How I eliminated over 300 Boko Haram and Bandit commanders since I took over”: Tinubu breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu claimed unprecedented success in the fight against Boko Haram and banditry, stating that over 300 insurgents and bandit leaders have been eliminated.

Diplomatic pause: US, UK embassies in Nigeria shut down for Independence Day

Diplomatic pause: US, UK embassies in Nigeria shut down for Independence Day

Nigeria

a year ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos, along with the British High Commission in Nigeria, will be closed on October 1 for Independence celebration.

Basit Jamiu