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.

4069 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Trump administration accidentally adds journalist to secret group chat for war plans

Trump administration accidentally adds journalist to secret group chat for war...

US

2 months ago

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, President breaks silence

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, President breaks silence

Africa

2 months ago

NIMC alerts the public on unauthorised printing of NIN cards, warns of legal consequences

NIMC alerts the public on unauthorised printing of NIN cards, warns of legal...

Nigeria

2 months ago

US large coal-burning power plant for over 50 years collapses

US large coal-burning power plant for over 50 years collapses

US

2 months ago

US embassy in Nigeria issues warning for people who overstay whenever they get to travel

US embassy in Nigeria issues warning for people who overstay whenever they get...

US

2 months ago

US excludes UK, others from list of eligible countries for its visa-free entry in 2025

US excludes UK, others from list of eligible countries for its visa-free entry...

Nigeria

2 months ago

Trump demands his presidential portrait be removed immediately after observing how it looked

Trump demands his presidential portrait be removed immediately after observing how it looked

US

2 months ago

President Donald Trump criticised an "unflattering" portrait of himself displayed in the Colorado State Capitol and demanded its immediate removal.

Many foreign embassies in darkness after power feeder causes fresh outage in Abuja

Many foreign embassies in darkness after power feeder causes fresh outage in Abuja

Nigeria

2 months ago

A power outage in Abuja caused by a technical fault has affected multiple embassies, including the US and Japan, as well as nearby residential estates.

Governor of Kano state gives automatic employment to 54 foreign-trained graduates

Governor of Kano state gives automatic employment to 54 foreign-trained graduates

Education

2 months ago

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf granted automatic employment to 54 scholars who studied health-related courses in India through a state-funded programme.

Scientists on high alert as 'explosive' volcano is likely to erupt within weeks

Scientists on high alert as 'explosive' volcano is likely to erupt within weeks

US

2 months ago

Mount Spurr’s increasing activity serves as a reminder of the the potential risks they pose, scientists work to forecast the eruption, vigilance remain crucial.

Pilot dies after plane crash at South Africa's West Coast air show

Pilot dies after plane crash at South Africa's West Coast air show

Africa

2 months ago

Tragic loss of James O'Connell serves as a reminder of the risks involved in aviation displays, despite their ability to showcase historical and technical marvels.

Over 13,000 Nigerians seeking asylum rejected by Canadian government, reason emerges

Over 13,000 Nigerians seeking asylum rejected by Canadian government, reason emerges

Europe

2 months ago

Nigerian refugee claims in Canada reveals a complex intersection of global immigration policies, individual needs for protection, and-economic impacts of migration.

Pope makes first appearance in public after 5 weeks of battling several health conditions in hospital

Pope makes first appearance in public after 5 weeks of battling several health conditions in hospital

Europe

2 months ago

Pope Francis’s 5 weeks health scare highlighted both his vulnerabilities and his remarkable strength as he embarks on a period of rest at the Vatican.

Airplane carrying 227 passengers goes missing, search resumes after 10 years

Airplane carrying 227 passengers goes missing, search resumes after 10 years

Asia

2 months ago

The renewed search for flight MH370 represents a continued commitment to solving an enduring aviation mystery and honouring the lives lost in 2014.

President Trump revokes security clearance of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others, gives reason

President Trump revokes security clearance of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and others, gives reason

US

2 months ago

Trump’s decision to revoke security clearances for key political figures has sparked significant controversy, highlighting ongoing tensions between former president.

Basit Jamiu