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

Author's articles

After 10 years behind bars, 70-year-old woman accused of witchcraft regains freedom

After 10 years behind bars, 70-year-old woman accused of witchcraft regains freedom

Nigeria

a year ago

Elephants from Cameroon wreak havoc on Borno farmlands, local farmers call for urgent help

Elephants from Cameroon wreak havoc on Borno farmlands, local farmers call for urgent help

Nigeria

a year ago

“We know the sponsors of #EndBadGovernance protest”: PDP tells Tinubu, mentions one

“We know the sponsors of #EndBadGovernance protest”: PDP tells Tinubu, mentions one

Nigeria

a year ago

LP's Abure claims betrayal by Peter Obi and Governor Otti amid party crisis, blows hot

LP's Abure claims betrayal by Peter Obi and Governor Otti amid party crisis, blows hot

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC’s major operation in Warri: 46 suspected fraudsters arrested, exotic cars recovered

EFCC’s major operation in Warri: 46 suspected fraudsters arrested, exotic cars recovered

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: NLC convenes emergency meeting after Ajaero’s arrest, next line of action to be announced

BREAKING: NLC convenes emergency meeting after Ajaero’s arrest, next line of action to be announced

Nigeria

a year ago

Not infidelity alone: Experts list other possible reasons behind paternity fraud in Nigeria

Not infidelity alone: Experts list other possible reasons behind paternity fraud in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

The hidden factors behind Nigeria's rising paternity fraud cases, as psychologists reveal the roles of genetic testing errors, medical negligence, and trust issues.

Health concern: 5 things NAFDAC found out after buying "miracle healing soap, water" sold by Fufeyin

Health concern: 5 things NAFDAC found out after buying "miracle healing soap, water" sold by Fufeyin

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC investigates Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries for selling unregistered "miracle" water and soap, falsely claiming healing powers, among others.

Billboard in Abuja promoting Tinubu's reelection sparks speculation Aaout 2027 presidential race

Billboard in Abuja promoting Tinubu's reelection sparks speculation Aaout 2027 presidential race

Nigeria

a year ago

A new billboard is advocating for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid despite no official announcement from Tinubu, the billboard's stirs reaction.

NAFDAC discloses findings on alleged registered 'miracle water' in circulation

NAFDAC discloses findings on alleged registered 'miracle water' in circulation

Nigeria

a year ago

After purchasing a miracle healing product and testing it, NAFDAC exposes fraudulent registration claims and issues a public warning about its potential risks.

Competence under fire: 5 controversies surrounding Ajuri Ngelale's leave of absence from presidency

Competence under fire: 5 controversies surrounding Ajuri Ngelale's leave of absence from presidency

Politics

a year ago

Controversies surrounded Ajuri Ngelale's leave of absence from his role as spokesperson, from allegations of incompetence to internal political manoeuvring.

Kwankwaso makes bold claim about 2027 presidency, sends message to Tinubu and Atiku

Kwankwaso makes bold claim about 2027 presidency, sends message to Tinubu and Atiku

Politics

a year ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), makes a bold claim about winning the 2027 presidential election, sending a direct message.

Why Kano and Edo States have indefinitely postponed school resumption for the 2024/2025 session

Why Kano and Edo States have indefinitely postponed school resumption for the 2024/2025 session

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano state has indefinitely postponed school resumption, citing urgent reasons, following a similar move by Edo State, both states have yet to announce.

Edo APC’s Monday Okpebholo promises ‘Insecurity’ during campaign rally, corrected himself

Edo APC’s Monday Okpebholo promises ‘Insecurity’ during campaign rally, corrected himself

Politics

a year ago

A video of campaign mistake by Edo APC governorship candidate Monday Okpebholo, where he mistakenly promised "insecurity" during a rally, has gone viral.

Methodist Bishop in Nsukka alleviates financial hardship with free fuel donation to motorcyclists

Methodist Bishop in Nsukka alleviates financial hardship with free fuel donation to motorcyclists

Nigeria

a year ago

Methodist Bishop of Nsukka, Rev. John Eze, donates free fuel to motorbike riders in Eha Amufu, Enugu State, easing financial burdens and earning community praise.

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