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.

4067 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

First words of acting Pope released after the death of Pope Francis

First words of acting Pope released after the death of Pope Francis

World

a month ago

Successor: Over 800-year-old prophecy about the next Pope resurfaces after Pope Francis' death

Successor: Over 800-year-old prophecy about the next Pope resurfaces after Pope...

World

a month ago

“I have nothing to hide”: Pope Francis’ alleged 'romantic' lover speaks about their relationship

“I have nothing to hide”: Pope Francis’ alleged 'romantic' lover speaks about th...

World

a month ago

900-year-old prophecy resurfaces following Pope Francis’ death, its message released

900-year-old prophecy resurfaces following Pope Francis’ death, its message rele...

World

a month ago

Pastor presents 3 biblical evidence showing Jesus' love for poor people amid Ibiyeomie's sermon

Pastor presents 3 biblical evidence showing Jesus' love for poor people amid Ibi...

Nigeria

a month ago

“My daughter’s ex-boyfriend murdered her for ritual": Lagos mother alleges, shares how she found out

“My daughter’s ex-boyfriend murdered her for ritual": Lagos mother alleges, shar...

Nigeria

a month ago

Trump administration announces alleged origin of Covid19 that killed many people

Trump administration announces alleged origin of Covid19 that killed many people

US

a month ago

The Trump administration replaced Covid.gov with a lab leak theory website, shifting focus from public health resources to claims about the pandemic’s origins.

US releases updated application fees for all visa categories

US releases updated application fees for all visa categories

Nigeria

a month ago

The US has updated visa application fees for nonimmigrant and immigrant categories, with new costs for various visa types and exemptions for select applicants.

5 Christians explain why they don’t celebrate Easter based on personal convictions

5 Christians explain why they don’t celebrate Easter based on personal convictions

Nigeria

a month ago

Some Christians reject Easter, citing its pagan origins and lack of biblical backing, instead favouring Passover as the true observance of Christ’s sacrifice.

CAN finally breaks silence after Ibiyeomie says Jesus hates poor people

CAN finally breaks silence after Ibiyeomie says Jesus hates poor people

Nigeria

a month ago

Pastor David Ibiyeomie’s claim that Jesus hates poverty sparked criticism from CAN and Pastor Abel Damina, who accused him of distorting biblical teachings.

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

Wike sets condition for forgiving governor Fubara amid Rivers political crisis

Politics

a month ago

Amid Rivers State’s political crisis, Minister Wike says he will forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara if he sincerely seeks reconciliation, as tensions remain high.

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

Douye Diri: Wike allegedly takes credit for Bayelsa governor's emergence

Politics

a month ago

Wike reportedly claimed he played a key role in Douye Diri becoming Bayelsa State Governor, asserting that the governor cannot deny his political influence.

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

Wike finally explains his reason for not supporting Peter Obi in 2023

Politics

a month ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike explained his decision not to support Labour Party’s Peter Obi in the 2023 elections, describing him as a “social media candidate”

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected countries mentioned

Trump reportedly considering closing some US embassies in Africa, affected countries mentioned

US

a month ago

Trump administration is considering closing nearly 30 US embassies and consulates worldwide, potentially reshaping diplomatic missions in Africa and beyond.

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally shot

US citizen hijacks plane holding a knife, injures three before being fatally shot

World

a month ago

A US citizen hijacked a Tropic Air plane in Belize on April 17, injuring three people before being fatally shot as authorities investigate the shocking incident.

Basit Jamiu