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

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AFCON Final: Massive reactions as Oyinbo lady who always supports losing team picks side

AFCON Final: Massive reactions as Oyinbo lady who always supports losing team pi...

a year ago

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali opens up on criticism and his loyalty to Super Eagles

Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali opens up on criticism and his loyalty to Sup...

a year ago

From cleaning gutters to record signing: Troost Ekong interviews Osimhen in Super Eagles’ jersey

From cleaning gutters to record signing: Troost Ekong interviews Osimhen in Supe...

a year ago

Nigerian lady living abroad buys her husband brand new Mercedes-Benz car as birt...

a year ago

Son signs contract with mum that he won’t have girlfriend until 21, appears not to know

Son signs contract with mum that he won’t have girlfriend until 21, appears not...

a year ago

“90 minutes”: Nigerian man predicts the outcome of AFCON final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast

“90 minutes”: Nigerian man predicts the outcome of AFCON final between Nigeria a...

a year ago

Nigerian lady becomes citizen of canada, collects her passport and shares her travel plans

Nigerian lady becomes citizen of canada, collects her passport and shares her travel plans

A Nigerian woman shares her joy of getting a Canadian passport after becoming a citizen. She records a video of her visit to the embassy and shares her travel plans.

Nigerian couple's hilarious support for Super Eagles in AFCON semi-final trends, people react

Nigerian couple's hilarious support for Super Eagles in AFCON semi-final trends, people react

Nigerian couple’s hilarious and heartwarming reactions as they cheer for their home countries in the AFCON semi-final penalty shootout has emerged.

“Mission accomplished”: Man celebrates as he finally finds Cape Verdean lady who loves him

“Mission accomplished”: Man celebrates as he finally finds Cape Verdean lady who loves him

A young man and his Cape Verdean girlfriend showcased their strong connection in a viral clip. They did not hide their love and enjoy the exotic isle.

“Next men’s conference there”: Elegant Cape Verdean lady dances with vigour and moves waist

“Next men’s conference there”: Elegant Cape Verdean lady dances with vigour and moves waist

A beautiful and awesome Cape Verdean lady dances and shakes her hips with vigour and charm, and as they become more popular during the AFCON tournament.

Ivorian coach next? Top 5 list of youngest coaches to win the Africa cup of nations

Ivorian coach next? Top 5 list of youngest coaches to win the Africa cup of nations

A brief look on some of the youngest managers to win the AFCON title. Legit.ng's listicle ranks the top five, with Fae having the potential to join them.

“I was in the church that day”: Osimhen fulfills pastor’s prophecy as Super Eagles reach AFCON final

“I was in the church that day”: Osimhen fulfills pastor’s prophecy as Super Eagles reach AFCON final

Nigerian pastor predicted Victor Osimhen's role in the Super Eagles' AFCON victory and his prophecy came true, one video shows his accurate vision.

Road to final: Nigerian men on plane celebrate Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final win over SA

Road to final: Nigerian men on plane celebrate Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final win over SA

Nigerian men on a plane celebrated their team’s AFCON semi-final win over South Africa in a viral video. The Super Eagles face Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday.

“He foresaw it ”: Primate Ayodele’s prediction that Nigeria will reach AFCON final comes to pass

“He foresaw it ”: Primate Ayodele’s prediction that Nigeria will reach AFCON final comes to pass

A Nigerian prophet accurately predicted that Nigeria would win the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast. People were stunned by his accurate prophecy.

AFCON: Family dog’s happy reaction as Nigeria’s super eagle advances to final on penalty emerges

AFCON: Family dog’s happy reaction as Nigeria’s super eagle advances to final on penalty emerges

A Nigerian family and their dog celebrated their country’s win in the AFCON tournament in this viral TikTok video. The dog was just in similar festive mood.

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