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.

3893 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

“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 fin...

a year ago

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...

a year ago

AFCON: Granny’s fervent prayers tugs at hearts as Nigeria win crucial penalty against South Africa

AFCON: Granny’s fervent prayers tugs at hearts as Nigeria win crucial penalty ag...

a year ago

Victor Osimhen Speaks: “How I overcame injury scare to help Nigeria to AFCON final”

Victor Osimhen Speaks: “How I overcame injury scare to help Nigeria to AFCON fin...

a year ago

AFCON: England-born striker Ademola Lookman speaks fluent Yoruba, shows his connection to root

AFCON: England-born striker Ademola Lookman speaks fluent Yoruba, shows his conn...

a year ago

Road to Final: Osimhen’s words of wisdom to Ekong before Nigeria’s penalty goal against South Africa

Road to Final: Osimhen’s words of wisdom to Ekong before Nigeria’s penalty goal...

a year ago

AFCON: Nigerian teacher receives standing ovation from South Africa students after Super Eagles’ win

AFCON: Nigerian teacher receives standing ovation from South Africa students after Super Eagles’ win

South African student applauded their Nigerian teacher who came to school after the Super Eagles’ win in the AFCON semi-final, showing respect between two nations.

AFCON 2023: Nigerian men in hospital leave their beds to support Super Eagles in semi-final match

AFCON 2023: Nigerian men in hospital leave their beds to support Super Eagles in semi-final match

Nigerian men in hospital in passionate mood for their team in a heartwarming video. They left their beds and gathered around a TV to witness Nigeria's win.

After 12 years, Nigerian lady in Canada shares emotional video of cutting old residence card

After 12 years, Nigerian lady in Canada shares emotional video of cutting old residence card

A Nigerian lady in Canada shared a touching video on TikTok as she celebrated becoming a permanent citizen after 12 years. She cut her old residence card.

“Not Osimhen”: South Africa coach names one Nigerian player they need to stop to reach AFCON final

“Not Osimhen”: South Africa coach names one Nigerian player they need to stop to reach AFCON final

South Africa coach Hugo Broos shares the main threat from Nigeria ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash, he singled out and gives extensive reason.

“Offside How?”: Man speaks out as video shows Nigerian players celebrating Osimhen semi final goal

“Offside How?”: Man speaks out as video shows Nigerian players celebrating Osimhen semi final goal

Victor Osimhen scored a stunning goal that was later disallowed by VAR in a controversial decision. Man laments as Super Eagles’ celebrates the goal.

“There is a prediction that my wife will be Cape Verdean”: Man packs his bags moves to Cape Verde

“There is a prediction that my wife will be Cape Verdean”: Man packs his bags moves to Cape Verde

A South African man shares his journey to Cape Verde for love and soulmate after being captivated by the beautiful women he saw in the AFCON tournament.

“Their babe too fine”: Nigerian man takes his bags, travels to Cape Verde to find wife

“Their babe too fine”: Nigerian man takes his bags, travels to Cape Verde to find wife

Nigerian man’s quest for a bride in Cape Verde goes viral. He flies to the island nation to find his soulmate among the beautiful and cultured women.

“I haven't recovered from Cape Verdean women”: Elegant ladies from Cape Verde dance and shake waist

“I haven't recovered from Cape Verdean women”: Elegant ladies from Cape Verde dance and shake waist

Two beautiful women from Cape Verde dance and shake their waists in a video that went viral. They show their pride for country with their amazing waist dance moves.

“Not from Cape Verde”: Beautiful Nigerian lady gets attention of Osimhen and Lookman at the AFCON

“Not from Cape Verde”: Beautiful Nigerian lady gets attention of Osimhen and Lookman at the AFCON

A clip of a lady at AFCON 2023 taking photos with Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and others and celebrating their culture and passion has surfaced online.

Basit Jamiu