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.

4829 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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History included in new curriculum introduced by FG, made compulsory subject

History included in new curriculum introduced by FG, made compulsory subject

Education

a month ago

US embassy lists how to properly use American visa, warns about misuse

US embassy lists how to properly use American visa, warns about misuse

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigeria

a month ago

Mother rejects N5m after son was shot at governor’s residence, died in hospital

Mother rejects N5m after son was shot at governor’s residence, died in hospital

Nigeria

a month ago

Diesel found in Ibadan well, police speak on next action as heavy security is deployed

Diesel found in Ibadan well, police speak on next action as heavy security is deployed

Nigeria

a month ago

Ganduje’s camp speaks as speculation about his defection to ADC gains momentum

Ganduje’s camp speaks as speculation about his defection to ADC gains momentum

Politics

a month ago

NDLEA smashes international drug syndicate operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and UAE

NDLEA smashes international drug syndicate operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and UAE

Nigeria

a month ago

NDLEA busts global drug cartel trafficking cocaine and cannabis across Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia and UAE in a major Lagos airport operation.

Nigeria and other nations to witness lunar eclipse, list emerges

Nigeria and other nations to witness lunar eclipse, list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria and other countries are set to witness a lunar eclipse in 2025, with a full list of all affected regions released ahead of the celestial event.

NLC demands minimum wage review, says N250,000 is best not N70,000, gives reason

NLC demands minimum wage review, says N250,000 is best not N70,000, gives reason

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria Labour Congress urges urgent review of ₦70,000 minimum wage, proposing ₦250,000 amid inflation and rising living costs across the country.

Video of prophet TB Joshua sharing his “secret” in life resurfaces

Video of prophet TB Joshua sharing his “secret” in life resurfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

A resurfaced video shows TB Joshua revealing his “secret” to life—faith, prayer, and healing—while reflecting on personal struggles and divine intervention.

House of rep member recently expelled from NNPP for supporting Tinubu and APC speaks out

House of rep member recently expelled from NNPP for supporting Tinubu and APC speaks out

Politics

a month ago

Abdulmumin Jibrin has reacted to his expulsion from NNPP, citing lack of fair hearing and pledging to weigh all options for his next political move.

National medical association speaks on how resident doctor died in Rivers hospital

National medical association speaks on how resident doctor died in Rivers hospital

Nigeria

a month ago

NMA Rivers refuted claims that Dr Rotifa died after a 72-hour shift, clarifying he was off duty and unwell, choosing to rest in the hospital call room.

UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner resigns, details emerge

UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner resigns, details emerge

World

a month ago

Angela Rayner resigns over £40,000 property tax error, breaching ministerial code—dealing a major blow to PM Keir Starmer and fuelling Reform UK momentum.

University of Lagos changes colours of 19 faculties, unveils new ones

University of Lagos changes colours of 19 faculties, unveils new ones

Education

a month ago

University of Lagos unveils official colours for 19 faculties, celebrating diversity, unity and academic pride through symbolic regalia and branding.

Bus accident: 15 passengers including children lose lives after vehicle lost control

Bus accident: 15 passengers including children lose lives after vehicle lost control

World

a month ago

A speeding bus in Sri Lanka’s Wellawaya region plunged into a 1,000-foot cliff, killing 15 and injuring 16, including children, in a tragic road accident.

Basit Jamiu