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.

4907 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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First-class flight: Lady flies on Air Peace for first time, shares her experience

First-class flight: Lady flies on Air Peace for first time, shares her experience

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a year ago

University of Ibadan students break silence on their rent costs from N120K to N2 million off-campus

University of Ibadan students break silence on their rent costs from N120K to N2 million off-campus

People

a year ago

58-year-old university graduate receives emotional graduation gift from son

58-year-old university graduate receives emotional graduation gift from son

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a year ago

Woman relocates her three siblings to Finland, reunites with them at airport

Woman relocates her three siblings to Finland, reunites with them at airport

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a year ago

WAEC: Man speaks on how his mum's N4000 for JAMB helped him secure admission before results came out

WAEC: Man speaks on how his mum's N4000 for JAMB helped him secure admission before results came out

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a year ago

Twins from Lagos State University join the queue of using touching soundtrack in their gowns

Twins from Lagos State University join the queue of using touching soundtrack in their gowns

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a year ago

From law degree to wig business: Lady transforms her career path after many years in school

From law degree to wig business: Lady transforms her career path after many years in school

People

a year ago

After studying law, a lady made a surprising career transition to wig selling, showcasing her unexpected entrepreneurial journey and determination for success.

Air Peace flight attendant speaks with Timaya and Phyno on their flying experience

Air Peace flight attendant speaks with Timaya and Phyno on their flying experience

People

a year ago

During a recent Air Peace flight, a flight attendant had the opportunity to chat with Nigerian music stars Timaya and Phyno who both shared their experiences.

Lady overcomes visa hurdles to reunite grandmother and grandson

Lady overcomes visa hurdles to reunite grandmother and grandson

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a year ago

A determined lady living in the UK successfully reunites her mother and son after two visa rejections and final approval on her third attempt, leading to a reunion.

Law graduate shares graduation photos with powerful message on her sign-out shirt

Law graduate shares graduation photos with powerful message on her sign-out shirt

People

a year ago

A Nigerian law graduate's celebration, featuring photos of her showcasing a sign-out shirt with an inspiring message about the hard work captivated attention.

Nigerians raise N1.6 million for bus driver whose wife is found posing as single mother online

Nigerians raise N1.6 million for bus driver whose wife is found posing as single mother online

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a year ago

Nigerians have raised millions for a bus driver, Oluwasegun Anozie, who went viral after sharing his struggles in a video by content creator Asherkine.

WAEC result of female student who wants to study Mathematics at Lagos State University emerges

WAEC result of female student who wants to study Mathematics at Lagos State University emerges

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a year ago

A Nigerian student named Anayo Chikamso Sylvia, who aspires to study Mathematics at Lagos State University, impressed with her unique WAEC result.

Nigerian lady sits as robot waiter delivers her meal in a restaurant effortlessly

Nigerian lady sits as robot waiter delivers her meal in a restaurant effortlessly

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a year ago

A lady’s restaurant visit turned into an exciting experience when she was served by a robot, capturing the moment on video as she joyfully received her meal.

Mother’s clever tactic leads son to eventually win marathon after refusing to participate

Mother’s clever tactic leads son to eventually win marathon after refusing to participate

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a year ago

A video captures a moment where a mother cleverly gets her son to unknowingly participate in and win a marathon by running after her, despite initially refusing.

Money alert: Nigerian lady receives ₦2.5 million and dances in the rain on her sign out day

Money alert: Nigerian lady receives ₦2.5 million and dances in the rain on her sign out day

People

a year ago

A Nigerian woman shared a video where, despite heavy rain, she joyfully celebrated receiving ₦2.5 million and other gifts, dancing in a white outfit.

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