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.

4901 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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SSANU, NASU threaten indefinite strike, issue 3-week ultimatum to FG

SSANU, NASU threaten indefinite strike, issue 3-week ultimatum to FG

Education

a year ago

Abuja school teachers begin indefinite strike, gives reason

Abuja school teachers begin indefinite strike, gives reason

Education

a year ago

Rivers police dismantle ‘boy satan’ gang: Over 10 cars snatched in three-month criminal operation

Rivers police dismantle ‘boy satan’ gang: Over 10 cars snatched in three-month criminal operation

Nigeria

a year ago

Cameroon to release water from Lagdo Dam, 11 Nigerian states warned of potential flooding

Cameroon to release water from Lagdo Dam, 11 Nigerian states warned of potential flooding

Nigeria

a year ago

170,000 euros salary: Keir Starmer’s Aide reportedly earns more than UK Prime Minister

170,000 euros salary: Keir Starmer’s Aide reportedly earns more than UK Prime Minister

Europe

a year ago

Governor Obaseki urges Edo civil servants to back PDP, warns of consequences if APC wins

Governor Obaseki urges Edo civil servants to back PDP, warns of consequences if APC wins

Politics

a year ago

UI students seek support to avoid dropping out as deadline for school fees nears

UI students seek support to avoid dropping out as deadline for school fees nears

Education

a year ago

University of Ibadan students turn to crowdfunding to meet the September 20 school fee deadline. The Student Union and various faculties appeal for N50 million.

Lagos state government threatens demolition of 280 illegal structures, cracks down on occupants

Lagos state government threatens demolition of 280 illegal structures, cracks down on occupants

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos State Government serves contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners in Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, demanding immediate documentation.

“I feared for my life and my six children”: Survivor of Alau Dam collapse breaks silence

“I feared for my life and my six children”: Survivor of Alau Dam collapse breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Fatima Yakubu recounts the terrifying night she and her six children survived the Alau Dam collapse in north-eastern Nigeria. Torrential rains led to the disaster.

EFCC nabs 5 Chinese nationals in Akwa Ibom for alleged mining operation

EFCC nabs 5 Chinese nationals in Akwa Ibom for alleged mining operation

Nigeria

a year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals in Akwa Ibom State for alleged illegal mining of ilmenite.

US pastor freed after 18 years in Chinese prison, reunites with family

US pastor freed after 18 years in Chinese prison, reunites with family

US

a year ago

David Lin, an American pastor, has been released from a Chinese prison after 18 years. His release follows diplomatic efforts by US Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

“Feeding a grown child for 3 months with just N35k is not realistic”: Govt. explains N100, 000 fee

“Feeding a grown child for 3 months with just N35k is not realistic”: Govt. explains N100, 000 fee

Education

a year ago

Lagos Government explains increase in boarding fees for model colleges from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, effective from the 2024/2025 academic session.

Edo 2024: 7 facts about Olumide Akpata, Labour Party’s governorship candidate

Edo 2024: 7 facts about Olumide Akpata, Labour Party’s governorship candidate

Politics

a year ago

Learn more about Olumide Akpata, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, who is Labour Party's 2024 gubernatorial candidate in Edo state election.

Maulud: Tragedy strikes as overcrowded bus carrying Muslims Collides with Truck, Killing 36

Maulud: Tragedy strikes as overcrowded bus carrying Muslims Collides with Truck, Killing 36

Nigeria

a year ago

36 Muslim worshippers were killed in a tragic road accident in Kaduna State while traveling to celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. The overcrowded bus collided with a truck.

INEC rejects PDP, refuses to remove Wike’s cousin as Edo election REC as tension grows

INEC rejects PDP, refuses to remove Wike’s cousin as Edo election REC as tension grows

Politics

a year ago

INEC rejects PDP's call to remove Anugbum Onuoha, Edo State's Resident Electoral Commissioner, over his ties to Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of Edo election.

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