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

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file involving Trump

Anonymous hacks Russia’s secret data, releases it to the public including file...

World

a month ago

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

Helicopter carrying 2 people crashes, severe damage detected

World

a month ago

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you need to know

Can Nigerians still withdraw their money on CBEX? Expert shares key things you...

Nigeria

a month ago

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release investigation findings

President Trump seeks answers on assassination attempts, may release...

US

a month ago

Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists raise alarm

Medical doctor explains longterm effect of alcohol to the brain as scientists...

World

a month ago

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

Nigeria

a month ago

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

X Æ A-Xii: Names of Elon Musk’s 13 children released, reflects his unique worldview

US

a month ago

See the unique names of Elon Musk's 14 children, their intriguing origins rooted in mythology, science, and space, reflecting his visionary mindset.

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

Scientists detect possible alien life outside Earth in another planet, share findings

World

a month ago

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope detected potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18 b, suggesting microbial life, though further research is needed.

2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

2025: US embassy lists days it will close its offices in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced its closure dates for 2025, including both US and Nigerian public holidays that will be observed and honoured.

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

"It is Biological": UK court rules on legal definition of woman

World

a month ago

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" under the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, siding with campaign group For Women Scotland.

Reason the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms

Reason the American flag is sometimes backwards on military uniforms

US

a month ago

Rooted in war history, the reversed American flag on military uniforms and moving vehicles follows US Flag Code, ensuring it appears as though it is flying forward.

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria has reduced electricity supply to Niger Republic by 42%, leading to widespread power cuts in the West African nation as Nigeria’s power sector faces crisis.

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

US

a month ago

Biden criticised the Trump administration’s welfare policies in his first public speech since leaving office, condemning staff cuts at the Social Security Agency.

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Nigeria

a month ago

Former UniUyo lecturer Inih Ebong has passed away after 24 years of unjust dismissal, during which he struggled to afford medical treatment all those years.

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

World

a month ago

Scientists warn that a powerful solar superstorm could strike Earth, causing widespread disruptions to energy grids, internet services, and satellite communications.

Basit Jamiu