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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Lagos Police Uncover Teen’s Body in Shallow Grave, Suspect Arrested

Lagos Police Uncover Teen’s Body in Shallow Grave, Suspect Arrested

Nigeria

a year ago

Nurse jailed after leaving baby home alone to work, leading to the child's death

Nurse jailed after leaving baby home alone to work, leading to the child's death

Nigeria

a year ago

“The state will burn”: Edo gubernatorial election heats up as NLC chair issues strong remarks

“The state will burn”: Edo gubernatorial election heats up as NLC chair issues strong remarks

Politics

a year ago

Lagos court sentences U.S. businessman to 68 years in prison for N2.6 billion visa scam

Lagos court sentences U.S. businessman to 68 years in prison for N2.6 billion visa scam

Nigeria

a year ago

NDLEA clarifies position on alleged drug tests for Kano Chairmanship contenders

NDLEA clarifies position on alleged drug tests for Kano Chairmanship contenders

Nigeria

a year ago

5 takeaways: Trump defends record as Kamala claims new generation in heated Presidential debate

5 takeaways: Trump defends record as Kamala claims new generation in heated Presidential debate

US

a year ago

55-year-old woman collapses and dies while sharing testimony at Lagos church

55-year-old woman collapses and dies while sharing testimony at Lagos church

Nigeria

a year ago

A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically collapsed and died while sharing a testimony during a church service in Lagos. She died despite being rushed to the hospital.

Nigeria Police Force condemns spy officer’s political comments ahead of Edo elections

Nigeria Police Force condemns spy officer’s political comments ahead of Edo elections

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned political comments made by a Supernumerary Police Officer in a viral video. The officer were employed by a private company.

Peter Obi throws his weight behind Labour Party’s Akpata in Edo Gubernatorial race

Peter Obi throws his weight behind Labour Party’s Akpata in Edo Gubernatorial race

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, rallies support for Olumide Akpata in the Edo State gubernatorial election coming up in September.

NYSC awaits Federal Government’s decision on new N70,000 minimum wage for corps members

NYSC awaits Federal Government’s decision on new N70,000 minimum wage for corps members

Nigeria

a year ago

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is awaiting the Federal Government’s directive to implement the new ₦70,000 minimum wage for corps members.

Three killed in Jigawa building collapse, four others injured, , rescue efforts continue

Three killed in Jigawa building collapse, four others injured, , rescue efforts continue

Nigeria

a year ago

A building collapse in Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of three young boys, with four others injured. Local authorities are investigating.

Obi rallies support for Akpata as Edo election nears, Akpata describes "pitiable" campaign condition

Obi rallies support for Akpata as Edo election nears, Akpata describes "pitiable" campaign condition

Nigeria

a year ago

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi andAlex Oti are set to support Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata in Edo's upcoming governorship election.

University of Maiduguri shuts down due to devastating Borno flood disaster

University of Maiduguri shuts down due to devastating Borno flood disaster

Nigeria

a year ago

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has been closed indefinitely following devastating floods in Borno State, caused by the collapse of Alau Dam.

ASUU organises Lagos rally against LASU's dismissal of five lecturers

ASUU organises Lagos rally against LASU's dismissal of five lecturers

Nigeria

a year ago

ASUU is holding a protest rally in Lagos to support five LASU lecturers dismissed under controversial circumstances. The union claims the firings were unjust.

NAFDAC deregisters, bans popular beauty soap to protect Nigerians against harmful products

NAFDAC deregisters, bans popular beauty soap to protect Nigerians against harmful products

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC recalls Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) from abroad due to the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), a harmful chemical impurity.

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