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.

4831 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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10 things to know about new holiday officially declared by FG

10 things to know about new holiday officially declared by FG

Nigeria

2 months ago

NYSC members also eligible: 5 things to know before you apply for FG’s ₦5 million loan for youths

NYSC members also eligible: 5 things to know before you apply for FG’s ₦5 million loan for youths

Nigeria

2 months ago

FG introduces criminal record verification for teachers in primary and secondary schools

FG introduces criminal record verification for teachers in primary and secondary schools

Education

2 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu sets aside fresh appointments, gives reason

Breaking: Tinubu sets aside fresh appointments, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

List of rich, popular Nigerians who found wealth without a university degree

List of rich, popular Nigerians who found wealth without a university degree

Nigeria

2 months ago

INEC: How to change name and date of birth in voter’s card from home

INEC: How to change name and date of birth in voter’s card from home

Nigeria

2 months ago

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

World

2 months ago

A deadly landslide in Sudan’s Marra Mountains kills hundreds, with only one survivor. Aid efforts face major challenges amid ongoing civil war and displacement.

List of Nigerian lawmakers who died shortly after being sworn in in 2025

List of Nigerian lawmakers who died shortly after being sworn in in 2025

Politics

2 months ago

Discover the Nigerian lawmakers who tragically died shortly after being sworn in, highlighting brief tenures, public service, and community impact.

FG issues public alert on life-destroying medication with fake NAFDAC number

FG issues public alert on life-destroying medication with fake NAFDAC number

Nigeria

2 months ago

NAFDAC warns against falsified Gold Vision Oxytocin Injection 10IU with fake registration number, posing serious health risks to mothers and newborns.

“I won my LGA for PDP”: Wike tackles Peter Obi and other 6 key takeaways fresh media chat

“I won my LGA for PDP”: Wike tackles Peter Obi and other 6 key takeaways fresh media chat

Politics

2 months ago

FCT Minister Wike slams Peter Obi, defends PDP zoning, and explains Rivers State emergency rule in a bold interview ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.

2025: Students not allowed to own phones and cannot cook at Covenant university

2025: Students not allowed to own phones and cannot cook at Covenant university

Education

2 months ago

Covenant University has continuously banned student phone ownership and cooking in 2025, promoting focus and discipline through strict campus lifestyle policies.

FG releases fresh subjects limit for primary and secondary levels

FG releases fresh subjects limit for primary and secondary levels

Education

2 months ago

FG set new subjects limit for Nigerian schools to improve learning. Primary, secondary, and technical levels now have defined subject ranges for students.

8 feared dead after helicopter carrying passengers and pilot goes missing

8 feared dead after helicopter carrying passengers and pilot goes missing

World

2 months ago

A helicopter with eight people on board has gone missing over South Borneo’s Mantewe region. Rescue teams and police are searching the remote area.

Watching television: Full list of Deeper Life rules modified by Pastor Kumuyi

Watching television: Full list of Deeper Life rules modified by Pastor Kumuyi

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Kumuyi revises Deeper Life Church laws, embracing technology and updating marriage rules to reflect scripture over tradition. Full list of changes here.

US embassy quietly revokes Nigerian valid visas, leaving families stranded

US embassy quietly revokes Nigerian valid visas, leaving families stranded

Nigeria

2 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria is quietly revoking valid visas, leaving citizens stranded and raising concerns over a targeted shift in American visa policy.

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