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

Author's articles

House of rep candidate in US publicly burns Quran, video sparks outrage

House of rep candidate in US publicly burns Quran, video sparks outrage

World

2 months ago

NAFDAC issues alert on fake postinor being sold, explains how to find original one

NAFDAC issues alert on fake postinor being sold, explains how to find original one

Nigeria

2 months ago

411 Nigerians died in 2024 while scooping fuel from tankers - FG

411 Nigerians died in 2024 while scooping fuel from tankers - FG

Nigeria

2 months ago

School fees of Nigerian only-female university released: Nursing programme tops tuition table

School fees of Nigerian only-female university released: Nursing programme tops tuition table

Education

2 months ago

Family narrowly escapes boarding the Kaduna-Abuja train that derailed, overturned passenger's cabins

Family narrowly escapes boarding the Kaduna-Abuja train that derailed, overturned passenger's cabins

Nigeria

2 months ago

Full list of available courses at Nigerian female-only university released

Full list of available courses at Nigerian female-only university released

Education

2 months ago

FG issues fresh flood alert to 9 Northern states after deaths in Yobe

FG issues fresh flood alert to 9 Northern states after deaths in Yobe

Nigeria

2 months ago

FEW Center warns of flooding in Adamawa, Katsina and seven other northern states from 25–29 August 2025 due to expected heavy rainfall. Stay alert.

Yobe flood disaster kills 7, over 4,500 households affected

Yobe flood disaster kills 7, over 4,500 households affected

Nigeria

2 months ago

Flash flood in Yobe State displaces over 4,500 households, claims seven lives; SEMA activates emergency response and urges halt to building along waterways.

US embassy gives reason for visa interviews, mentions how it protects America

US embassy gives reason for visa interviews, mentions how it protects America

Nigeria

2 months ago

US Embassy in Nigeria stresses safety in US visa process, highlighting strict screening to protect citizens and promote secure, responsible travel.

Four dead in second Niger bridge accident: Truck crash claims lives in Asaba

Four dead in second Niger bridge accident: Truck crash claims lives in Asaba

Nigeria

2 months ago

Four dead, three injured in a tragic truck crash on Second Niger Bridge in Asaba. FRSC blames speeding; victims rushed to St. Rebecca’s Hospital.

EFCC confirms dismissal of staff after appearing on Lege Miami’s matchmaking programme

EFCC confirms dismissal of staff after appearing on Lege Miami’s matchmaking programme

Nigeria

2 months ago

EFCC disowns Olakunle Alex Folarin, a dismissed staff member featured on Lege Miami’s matchmaking show, and orders his arrest over unreturned official items.

“Declare state of emergency in two states”: ADC tells Tinubu, lists them

“Declare state of emergency in two states”: ADC tells Tinubu, lists them

Politics

2 months ago

ADC urges President Tinubu to declare emergency in Katsina and Zamfara after deadly attacks, criticising government’s failure to address rising insecurity.

Kemi Badenoch says she is suffering from racism as first black woman to lead popular UK’s party

Kemi Badenoch says she is suffering from racism as first black woman to lead popular UK’s party

World

2 months ago

MP Kemi Badenoch speaks against on racism faced as Tory leader, challenges critics, and addresses leadership rumours ahead of key party conference.

Murder case: Who is this man and why is he trending all over social media again

Murder case: Who is this man and why is he trending all over social media again

World

2 months ago

Learn how to prepare your social media for the 2025 US visa interview with expert tips from Mayowa Tijani to avoid rejection and boost your approval chances.

Maiduguri cleaner earning 30k returns N4.8m mistakenly sent to her

Maiduguri cleaner earning 30k returns N4.8m mistakenly sent to her

Nigeria

2 months ago

Discover expert tips from Mayowa Tijani on how to prepare your social media for the 2025 US visa interview and avoid rejection due to online activity.

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