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.

5041 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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US president Donald Trump launches $1 million gold visa card programme

US president Donald Trump launches $1 million gold visa card programme

World

3 days ago

Video: How I married Bola Tinubu and the promise he made to my father, First Lady Remi opens up

Video: How I married Bola Tinubu and the promise he made to my father, First Lady Remi opens up

Nigeria

3 days ago

EndSARS: Lai Mohammed says Lekki toll gate massacre is fake news

EndSARS: Lai Mohammed says Lekki toll gate massacre is fake news

Nigeria

3 days ago

US lawmaker Riley Moore reports harrowing stories from Benue following his visit

US lawmaker Riley Moore reports harrowing stories from Benue following his visit

Nigeria

4 days ago

Indian government deports 32 Nigerians within 10 days, reason emerges

Indian government deports 32 Nigerians within 10 days, reason emerges

Nigeria

4 days ago

SCOAN: TB Joshua's church holds thanksgiving, lead pastor sends message to believers about 2026

SCOAN: TB Joshua's church holds thanksgiving, lead pastor sends message to believers about 2026

Nigeria

4 days ago

Pastor Adeboye mentions main reason why he stopped having female secretary

Pastor Adeboye mentions main reason why he stopped having female secretary

Nigeria

4 days ago

Pastor E.A. Adeboye explained in a sermon that he stopped having a female secretary after working late nights, citing caution and the need for boundaries.

Federal government proposes comprehensive overhaul of NYSC with N2 billion innovation fund

Federal government proposes comprehensive overhaul of NYSC with N2 billion innovation fund

Education

4 days ago

Federal Government proposed NYSC reforms with a ₦2bn Innovation Fund, aiming to modernise the scheme, boost skills, and align corps deployment with manpower needs.

List of things to know about Accord Party emerges after governor Adeleke announces his defection

List of things to know about Accord Party emerges after governor Adeleke announces his defection

Politics

4 days ago

Accord Party gained attention after Governor Adeleke’s defection, upheld unity and progress, and urged Tinubu to act as Nigerians suffered hunger.

Main reason governor Fubara defected to APC from PDP emerges in a video

Main reason governor Fubara defected to APC from PDP emerges in a video

Politics

5 days ago

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State announced his defection from PDP to APC, saying the move showed full support for President Bola Tinubu and his leadership.

Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves 13-month salary bonus in December for workers

Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves 13-month salary bonus in December for workers

Nigeria

5 days ago

Governor Seyi Makinde approved the 2025 13th‑month salary bonus for Oyo workers, cleared minimum wage arrears, and inaugurated LAUTECH Teaching Hospital board.

Just In: Nigerian senate approves troops deployment to Benin Republic

Just In: Nigerian senate approves troops deployment to Benin Republic

Politics

5 days ago

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin in support of efforts to restore peace and stability.

Nigerian army breaks silence after report alleged soldiers killed 7 women protesting in Yola

Nigerian army breaks silence after report alleged soldiers killed 7 women protesting in Yola

Nigeria

5 days ago

The Nigerian Army denied reports it shot women in Yola, stating clashes were caused by militias mishandling weapons and urging peace among communities.

Full breakdown: List of things to know as Burkina Faso reportedly detains 11 Nigerian soldiers

Full breakdown: List of things to know as Burkina Faso reportedly detains 11 Nigerian soldiers

Nigeria

5 days ago

Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian soldiers after a C130 aircraft landed without authorisation, sparking AES accusations of airspace violation and sovereignty breach.

Former minister sends message to Trump after Nigerian government’s air strike in another country

Former minister sends message to Trump after Nigerian government’s air strike in another country

Nigeria

6 days ago

Former Minister Solomon Dalung praised Tinubu’s swift Benin air strike but questioned Nigeria’s delayed response to terrorism and kidnappings at home.

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