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.

4900 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

NOUN VC Prof. Olufemi Peters vows to resolve technical glitches and enhance student experience

NOUN VC Prof. Olufemi Peters vows to resolve technical glitches and enhance student experience

Education

a year ago

Economic reforms to bear fruit soon, says Tinubu at National Management Conference

Economic reforms to bear fruit soon, says Tinubu at National Management Conference

Nigeria

a year ago

Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Sharme allegedly killed in military operation

Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Sharme allegedly killed in military operation

Nigeria

a year ago

Top 9 skills in high demand across key sectors in UK

Top 9 skills in high demand across key sectors in UK

Nigeria

a year ago

Olojo Festival: Ooni of Ife embarks on sacred 7-day seclusion, prays for Nigeria’s economic revival

Olojo Festival: Ooni of Ife embarks on sacred 7-day seclusion, prays for Nigeria’s economic revival

Nigeria

a year ago

Innovative Nigerian school accepting plastic waste for tuition faces financial crisis

Innovative Nigerian school accepting plastic waste for tuition faces financial crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

Guard fatally attacked by Hippopotamus while fishing in Kebbi River, leads to death

Guard fatally attacked by Hippopotamus while fishing in Kebbi River, leads to death

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic incident at Orchid Farm in Kebbi State saw a mother hippopotamus fatally attack Usman Maigadi, a 60-year-old guard, while he was fishing in the River.

How to vote from Nigeria: U.S. mission provides detailed steps for November 2024 elections

How to vote from Nigeria: U.S. mission provides detailed steps for November 2024 elections

US

a year ago

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has released a detailed guide to assist American citizens in voting in the November 5, 2024, elections. The guide outlines needed steps.

Christianah Idowu: Student confesses he killed church mate over financial troubles, seeks mercy

Christianah Idowu: Student confesses he killed church mate over financial troubles, seeks mercy

Nigeria

a year ago

A 23-year-old philosophy student from Lagos, Ayomide Adeleye, confesses to killing his church mate, Christiana Idowu, due to financial problems and others.

87-year-old grandmother treks over 3km to vote in Kwara LG poll, driven by hope for her children

87-year-old grandmother treks over 3km to vote in Kwara LG poll, driven by hope for her children

Nigeria

a year ago

An 87-year-old grandmother trekked over 3 kilometers to vote in Ilorin's local government election, driven by her hope for a better future for her children.

Bauchi man confesses, shares how he desecrates graves to fund Indian hemp and food

Bauchi man confesses, shares how he desecrates graves to fund Indian hemp and food

Nigeria

a year ago

A 21-year-old Bauchi resident, Dauda Sa’idu, has confessed to desecrating graves to fund his purchases of Indian hemp and food items and was arrested.

Edo State Governorship Election Results 2024: Live Updates from INEC

Edo State Governorship Election Results 2024: Live Updates from INEC

Politics

a year ago

Get live updates on Edo State Governorship Election 2024 results from INEC as candidates Okpebholo, Ighodalo, and Akpata battle for the top seat. LGAs/Wards results.

Bauchi police arrest 21-year-old for desecrating graves and stealing iron rods in broad daylight

Bauchi police arrest 21-year-old for desecrating graves and stealing iron rods in broad daylight

Nigeria

a year ago

Bauchi state police command arrests 21-year-old Dauda Sa’idu for desecrating graves and stealing iron rods in broad daylight. The suspect confessed to it.

APC’s situation room reports strong performance in Edo elections, eyes final results

APC’s situation room reports strong performance in Edo elections, eyes final results

Nigeria

a year ago

National Welfare Secretary Chief Donatus Nwamkpa commends the Situation Room's dedication, led by Director of Election Management Tasi'u Mohammed.

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Politics

a year ago

Get live updates and a detailed breakdown of the Edo State Governorship Election 2024 polling unit results. Stay informed on the latest Edo election news and trends.

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