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.

3891 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Ooni of Ife honours Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with claps after AFCON tournament

Ooni of Ife honours Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with claps after AFC...

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After NYSC, Nigerian lady relocates to the UK with her two kids, shares memory of last 2 months

After NYSC, Nigerian lady relocates to the UK with her two kids, shares memory o...

a year ago

Lady celebrates as her ‘babe’ builds his own house from scratch, shares its transformation

Lady celebrates as her ‘babe’ builds his own house from scratch, shares its tran...

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Frank Kessie cuts AFCON trophy cake with people after winning the tournament

Frank Kessie cuts AFCON trophy cake with people after winning the tournament

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Ivory Coast players awarded N118m plus house after winning AFCON 2023

Ivory Coast players awarded N118m plus house after winning AFCON 2023

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“Long distance not a barrier”: Nigerian lady’s overseas partner proposes to her on video call

“Long distance not a barrier”: Nigerian lady’s overseas partner proposes to her...

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"Don't leave me": Unhappy man breaks up with lover on valentine's day via WhatsApp

"Don't leave me": Unhappy man breaks up with lover on valentine's day via WhatsApp

A Kenyan lady was heartbroken after her boyfriend dumped her on Valentine's Day. The man sent his lover a long breakup text via WhatsApp, leaving her in tears.

Lady in trouble as man she claims impregnated her denies paternity, sues her for false accusation

Lady in trouble as man she claims impregnated her denies paternity, sues her for false accusation

Man denies impregnating girlfriend, drags her to court for false accusation. The judge asks the woman to prove her claim and when the case will resume.

After AFCON: Ahmed Musa receives touching reception from his people, man offers to gift him oil

After AFCON: Ahmed Musa receives touching reception from his people, man offers to gift him oil

Nigerian football star Ahmed Musa gets a heartwarming reception from his villagers after AFCON. His humble and friendly personality endear him to people.

Herbert Wigwe speaks pidgin to crowd about his dream for Wigwe University before his death

Herbert Wigwe speaks pidgin to crowd about his dream for Wigwe University before his death

A video of Herbert Wigwe, the late CEO of Acess Holding, speaking pidgin about his dream of making Wigwe University the best in Africa has surfaced online.

Secret behind Wigwe university: VC speaks on the founder’s ambition to build lasting value

Secret behind Wigwe university: VC speaks on the founder’s ambition to build lasting value

The Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University reveal the founder’s dream to create the best university in Nigeria and stop the ongoing crisis of brain drain.

Nigerian lady breaks down in tears as she gets car gift on valentine’s day

Nigerian lady breaks down in tears as she gets car gift on valentine’s day

A Nigerian woman reacts to a car and flowers from her partner on Valentine’s Day. The lady was so happy she ran around the car unbale to control her emotions.

Nigerian couple shows excitement, curiosity as they take children to school in Canada

Nigerian couple shows excitement, curiosity as they take children to school in Canada

A heartwarming video captured a Nigerian couple joyfully taking their children to school in Canada. The children also appeared excited as they explored new country.

Little girl’s sincere appreciation for simple gift from her sister opens well of emotions

Little girl’s sincere appreciation for simple gift from her sister opens well of emotions

A girl’s genuine gratitude for a simple gift from her sister. The video shows the sisters’ bond and the girl’s sweet attitude when she finally unwrapped the gift.

Hardworking Nigerian lady makes her parents proud by buying her first car, shows it to them

Hardworking Nigerian lady makes her parents proud by buying her first car, shows it to them

A Nigerian woman bought her first car and surprised her parents with it. Their heartwarming reactions was viewed by thousands of people who praised her.

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