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.

4906 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Edo Election: APC gubernatorial candidate breaks silence on his two opponents, blasts them

Edo Election: APC gubernatorial candidate breaks silence on his two opponents, blasts them

Politics

a year ago

Enugu Governor visits Gwo Gwo singer, renames road after him, promises to take care of his upkeep

Enugu Governor visits Gwo Gwo singer, renames road after him, promises to take care of his upkeep

Nigeria

a year ago

Amaka Sonnberger: What will happen to woman inciting violence if found guilty in Canada

Amaka Sonnberger: What will happen to woman inciting violence if found guilty in Canada

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Emirates opens ticket bookings to UAE for Nigerian passengers, announces fee

BREAKING: Emirates opens ticket bookings to UAE for Nigerian passengers, announces fee

Nigeria

a year ago

Jobs: Nigerian Immigration Service is recruiting online? Facts emerge on public alert

Jobs: Nigerian Immigration Service is recruiting online? Facts emerge on public alert

Nigeria

a year ago

Vice Chancellor of UNIBADAN breaks silence on why student went on three-week break

Vice Chancellor of UNIBADAN breaks silence on why student went on three-week break

Nigeria

a year ago

Massive EFCC bust in Umudike: 48 suspected fraudsters arrested, 12 cars and 15 laptops recovered

Massive EFCC bust in Umudike: 48 suspected fraudsters arrested, 12 cars and 15 laptops recovered

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC arrests 48 suspected internet fraudsters in Umudike, seizing 12 exotic cars, 15 laptops, and 68 smartphones in a major cybercrime crackdown.

10 maritime workers abducted in early morning attack on Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway

10 maritime workers abducted in early morning attack on Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway

Nigeria

a year ago

10 maritime workers were abducted by sea pirates along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway early Monday morning, prompting swift action from security agencies.

SSANU kicks against new age requirement policy for WAEC, NECO

SSANU kicks against new age requirement policy for WAEC, NECO

People

a year ago

SSANU has raised concerns over the new age requirement policy for WAEC and NECO exams, warning it could hinder educational progress, and sends recommendations.

BREAKING: Amaka Sonnberger arrested in Canada for threatening Yoruba, Benin with poison

BREAKING: Amaka Sonnberger arrested in Canada for threatening Yoruba, Benin with poison

Nigeria

a year ago

Amaka Sonnberger has been arrested in Toronto for allegedly posting hate-motivated death threats against the Nigerian community, to face charges.

JAMB’s new verification platform exposes 21 fake IJMB results in admissions scandal

JAMB’s new verification platform exposes 21 fake IJMB results in admissions scandal

Education

a year ago

JAMB uncovers 21 candidates with fake IJMB results during the 2023 admissions process, highlighting the need for stringent verification measures.

“To marry my daughter you need to impregnate her first”: Presidential candidate speaks, gives reason

“To marry my daughter you need to impregnate her first”: Presidential candidate speaks, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidential candidate Kofi Akpaloo of Ghana's Liberal Party has sparked controversy by requiring suitors to impregnate his daughter before marriage.

Legalising illegal residents: UAE launches two-month visa Amnesty program for overstayed visitors

Legalising illegal residents: UAE launches two-month visa Amnesty program for overstayed visitors

World

a year ago

UAE launches a two-month visa amnesty program starting September 1, 2024, to help overstayed visitors regularize their status or return home without penalties.

BREAKING: Bauchi State Government makes significant appointment, names the new Emir of Ningi

BREAKING: Bauchi State Government makes significant appointment, names the new Emir of Ningi

Nigeria

a year ago

Bauchi State Government announces the appointment of Haruna Dayaya as the new Emir of Ningi, marking a significant leadership change in the region.

Buy cheap food at UNILAG, LASU: 5 things to know about Lagos state’s ‘Ounje Eko’ discount market

Buy cheap food at UNILAG, LASU: 5 things to know about Lagos state’s ‘Ounje Eko’ discount market

Nigeria

a year ago

Ounje Eko Food Discount Market: Lagos state's initiative begins phase 2 on September 1, to provide essential food items at a 25% discount across 64 locations.

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