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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Nigeria at 64: 7 takeaways from Tinubu’s 2024 Independence Day speech

Nigeria at 64: 7 takeaways from Tinubu’s 2024 Independence Day speech

Nigeria

a year ago

China to extend more loans and investments to Nigeria amidst calls for global debt relief

China to extend more loans and investments to Nigeria amidst calls for global debt relief

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria at 64 in pictures: The nation's flag before independence

Nigeria at 64 in pictures: The nation's flag before independence

Nigeria

a year ago

Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction: 30 dead, power outages and flooding across state

Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction: 30 dead, power outages and flooding across state

US

a year ago

Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, EFCC chairman told to appear before house of reps amid bribery allegation

Bobrisky, VeryDarkMan, EFCC chairman told to appear before house of reps amid bribery allegation

Nigeria

a year ago

“They will need it soon”: Fubara approves psychiatric hospital in Wike’s LG, gives reason

“They will need it soon”: Fubara approves psychiatric hospital in Wike’s LG, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

FG mobilises teams to prevent looming ASUU strike amid 14-day ultimatum

FG mobilises teams to prevent looming ASUU strike amid 14-day ultimatum

Education

a year ago

The Ministry of Education is working to prevent another strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) by addressing their demands, including salaries.

UNIOSUN introduces top-up program for HND holders to earn B.Sc. Degrees in 24 months

UNIOSUN introduces top-up program for HND holders to earn B.Sc. Degrees in 24 months

Education

a year ago

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has launched a top-up program for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders, enabling them to earn a B.Sc. degree in 24 months.

PAPSD demands DHQ prosecute bandit sponsors amid rising insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West

PAPSD demands DHQ prosecute bandit sponsors amid rising insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West

Nigeria

a year ago

Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) urges the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to prosecute those sponsoring bandits in the north-west.

Catastrophic floods: 170 dead, thousands rescued amid record-breaking rains

Catastrophic floods: 170 dead, thousands rescued amid record-breaking rains

Nigeria

a year ago

Devastating floods have claimed 170 lives, with entire neighborhoods in Kathmandu submerged and highways severely damaged, residents return homes.

Nyesom Wike’s influence: How the FCT minister shaped Lokpobiri’s path to Petroleum ministry

Nyesom Wike’s influence: How the FCT minister shaped Lokpobiri’s path to Petroleum ministry

Politics

a year ago

Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, credits Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his appointment at an event.

President Tinubu delivers on promise: 64 CNG buses handed over to TUC, NLC, and student leaders

President Tinubu delivers on promise: 64 CNG buses handed over to TUC, NLC, and student leaders

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu has delivered 64 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses each to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and student leaders,

Nigeria at 64: List of 5 key moments from Nigeria’s Independence struggle

Nigeria at 64: List of 5 key moments from Nigeria’s Independence struggle

Nigeria

a year ago

Explore Nigeria's journey to independence through five pivotal moments that shaped its path to sovereignty. Join in celebrating Nigeria at 64 with a reflection.

Tragedy at Ibadan church ‘Love Feast’: Five dead, dozens hospitalised amid ongoing investigations

Tragedy at Ibadan church ‘Love Feast’: Five dead, dozens hospitalised amid ongoing investigations

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic incident at a 'Love Feast' organized by a white garment church in Ibadan has resulted in five deaths and several hospitalizations, authorities confirm.

Senators divided as calls for return to regional government ignite fierce constitutional debate

Senators divided as calls for return to regional government ignite fierce constitutional debate

Nigeria

a year ago

Senators engage in heated debate during the 1999 Constitution review with some advocating for a return to regional government, others defend the current system.

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