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.

3897 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

US soldier from Africa wows many as she expresses love for fiancé in her uniform, dances with ring

US soldier from Africa wows many as she expresses love for fiancé in her uniform...

a year ago

45-year-old businessman finishes secondary school after years of struggle, bags SSCE

45-year-old businessman finishes secondary school after years of struggle, bags...

a year ago

Emotional scenes as Nigerian medical students became doctors after passing final exams

Emotional scenes as Nigerian medical students became doctors after passing final...

a year ago

NYSC members show off their dance skills in Twe Twe challenge, one of them wows with his moves

NYSC members show off their dance skills in Twe Twe challenge, one of them wows...

a year ago

Lady bags 2 degrees in 4 years, shares TikTok video detailing achievements

Lady bags 2 degrees in 4 years, shares TikTok video detailing achievements

a year ago

Mother breaks down as she receives N300k from woman who appreciated her kindness

Mother breaks down as she receives N300k from woman who appreciated her kindness

a year ago

Little boy’s sweet gesture to his female friend moves people, video shows him giving her cash

Little boy’s sweet gesture to his female friend moves people, video shows him giving her cash

Video of a young boy giving cash to his little female friend in Nigeria. The video shows the pure love between the two children and their joyous reactions.

“When she screamed”: Nigerian lady shares her experience of watching Miracle in Cell 7

“When she screamed”: Nigerian lady shares her experience of watching Miracle in Cell 7

Watch how a lady cried while watching Miracle in Cell 7, a touching movie about a father and his daughter. See her reaction and why she is a sensitive person.

Nigerian lady shares how she meets woman who helps her secure her dream job in the UK

Nigerian lady shares how she meets woman who helps her secure her dream job in the UK

Read the inspiring story of how a Nigerian woman achieved her dream of working in healthcare in the UK after facing many rejections. Learn how she networked.

“Big carton”: Bride excited as groom gifts her 40 million naira bag on wedding day

“Big carton”: Bride excited as groom gifts her 40 million naira bag on wedding day

Watch how a Nigerian bride reacts to a 40 million naira bag gift from her groom on TikTok. The video of the extravagant present has gone viral and sparked reactions.

Children move their mother to the USA to start a new life after their father passed away

Children move their mother to the USA to start a new life after their father passed away

Watch how children made their mother’s day unforgettable by helping her relocate to the USA after their father’s death. A heartwarming video of love and care.

“Secret behind it”: Man shares an upstairs house look like two different worlds

“Secret behind it”: Man shares an upstairs house look like two different worlds

A house with a modern upper floor and a dilapidated lower floor has gone viral on social media. What’s the story behind this unusual and hilarious house?

“I know him”: Little boy shows his confidence and charisma as he sits like president

“I know him”: Little boy shows his confidence and charisma as he sits like president

Watch a video of boy who sits in a serious pose with a frank expression, resembling a head of state. See how millions of TikTok users react to his confidence.

“She is loving it”: Funny daughter tastes soup for the first time, she reacts hilariously

“She is loving it”: Funny daughter tastes soup for the first time, she reacts hilariously

Watch this cute video of a Nigerian boy trying soup for the first time and loving it. His mum shared his hilarious reaction online and it went viral.

Nigerian man expresses joy, shares how his brother built his own house

Nigerian man expresses joy, shares how his brother built his own house

Watch how a Nigerian man celebrates his brother's dream house in this heartwarming video. See the stunning house from start to finish and feel the joy.

Basit Jamiu