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.

4400 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

NBA President finally breaks silence over Comfort Emmanson saga, makes one request

NBA President finally breaks silence over Comfort Emmanson saga, makes one request

World

2 days ago

DSS confirms arrest of terror group leader, name released

DSS confirms arrest of terror group leader, name released

Nigeria

3 days ago

How man stabs father to death over land sale, confessing at police station

How man stabs father to death over land sale, confessing at police station

Nigeria

3 days ago

FG’s agency predicts 3-day thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in over 10 states, lists them all

FG’s agency predicts 3-day thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in over 10 states, lists them all

Nigeria

3 days ago

Falana finally breaks silence on KWAM1 airport incident, mentions FG

Falana finally breaks silence on KWAM1 airport incident, mentions FG

Politics

3 days ago

Governor launches massive recruitment, mentions those who will benefit

Governor launches massive recruitment, mentions those who will benefit

Politics

3 days ago

Dowen College sealed by Lagos government over waste management violations

Dowen College sealed by Lagos government over waste management violations

Politics

3 days ago

Lagos State seals Dowen College over alleged waste disposal violations, reinforcing its commitment to strict environmental enforcement in Lekki Phase 1.

Man accused of faking death faces extreme assault trial in US

Man accused of faking death faces extreme assault trial in US

World

4 days ago

Nicholas Rossi, accused of rape and faking his death, faces trial in Utah after extradition from the UK. Alleged victim testifies in emotional courtroom scene.

Minister of Power Adelabu refutes allegations of corruption over mansion construction

Minister of Power Adelabu refutes allegations of corruption over mansion construction

Politics

4 days ago

Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu denies corruption claims over mansion, stating the property was completed before his appointment and backed by evidence.

Borno governor calls for intensified Nigerian air force operations against insurgents

Borno governor calls for intensified Nigerian air force operations against insurgents

Politics

4 days ago

Borno Governor Zulum urges Nigerian Air Force to intensify air strikes on insurgent hideouts, pledges support for expanded UAV operations and military synergy.

Physically-challenged beggar dies at junction in Owerri road

Physically-challenged beggar dies at junction in Owerri road

World

4 days ago

A physically-challenged beggar was found dead at a junction along Owerri road, prompting concern and calls for investigation into the cause of death.

American woman found guilty in UK murder plot over family feud

American woman found guilty in UK murder plot over family feud

World

4 days ago

An American woman has been found guilty in a UK court for her role in a murder plot linked to a family feud and a 2019 shooting in Birmingham, UK.

Top scholarships for international students: Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study

Top scholarships for international students: Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study

Education

4 days ago

Discover the top scholarships for international students in 2026, offering full funding for undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programmes worldwide.

Why mobile phones must be switched off during flights: Aviation safety explained

Why mobile phones must be switched off during flights: Aviation safety explained

World

5 days ago

Discover why airlines require mobile phones to be switched off during flights. Learn how signals can interfere with aircraft systems and impact safety.

5 confirmed dead after tragic flood disaster, dozens missing

5 confirmed dead after tragic flood disaster, dozens missing

World

5 days ago

Five confirmed dead and dozens missing after a tragic flood disaster. Rescue teams continue search efforts as communities face devastation and uncertainty.

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