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.

4073 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to release book while alive in over 100 years, shares secret

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to release book while alive in over 100...

World

2 months ago

“I have never seen him like that”: Rare video of Trump laughing out loud gets people talking

“I have never seen him like that”: Rare video of Trump laughing out loud gets...

US

2 months ago

NASA explains lunar eclipse 2025: Moon to enter earth's shadow on specific date

NASA explains lunar eclipse 2025: Moon to enter earth's shadow on specific date

World

2 months ago

NIMET lists states likely to experience thunderstorms, sends message to Nigerians

NIMET lists states likely to experience thunderstorms, sends message to...

Nigeria

2 months ago

Train carrying 400 passengers hijacked, 214 abducted, location announced

Train carrying 400 passengers hijacked, 214 abducted, location announced

Asia

2 months ago

Former Philippine President arrested based on ICC warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President arrested based on ICC warrant accusing him of crimes...

Asia

2 months ago

Scientists finally find the origin of water after many years, linked to an explosion

Scientists finally find the origin of water after many years, linked to an explosion

World

2 months ago

Researchers from University of Portsmouth have traced the origins of water to supernova explosions in early universe, suggesting the ingredients for life on Earth.

President Trump gives reason for increase in plane crashes during his administration

President Trump gives reason for increase in plane crashes during his administration

US

2 months ago

President Donald Trump addressed the surge in plane crashes on U.S. soil, candidly claiming the recent accidents had “nothing to do with the department”.

NIMET warns about extreme and unbearable heat in Nigeria in coming days, mentions 20 states affected

NIMET warns about extreme and unbearable heat in Nigeria in coming days, mentions 20 states affected

Nigeria

2 months ago

NIMET has issued a heat stress warning for Nigeria, advising residents to stay alert due to rising temperatures. The warning covers several regions.

Canada announces new visa opportunity that allows residents to bring their parents and grandparents

Canada announces new visa opportunity that allows residents to bring their parents and grandparents

Europe

2 months ago

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

President Trump launches app allowing illegal immigrants in US to deport themselves

President Trump launches app allowing illegal immigrants in US to deport themselves

US

2 months ago

The Trump administration introduced CBP Home app on March 10, allowing immigrants in the US illegally to self-deport and potentially return legally in the future.

Canada’s next prime minister announced after Justin Trudeau stepped down

Canada’s next prime minister announced after Justin Trudeau stepped down

Europe

2 months ago

Mark Carney has won the race to become the leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Carney is a former banker.

Joe Biden accused of not signing official documents by himself, alleged evidence emerges

Joe Biden accused of not signing official documents by himself, alleged evidence emerges

US

2 months ago

Former President Joe Biden has been accused of using an automatic signature for official documents, according to a report by the Heritage's Oversight Project.

Graduate of Lagos State University found dead in her boyfriend’s house

Graduate of Lagos State University found dead in her boyfriend’s house

Nigeria

2 months ago

A LASU graduate, Adija, was found dead in her boyfriend's apartment in Lagos. The boyfriend has absconded, and the police are making efforts to apprehend suspect.

Airplane carrying 5 people crashed near houses and cars, location announced

Airplane carrying 5 people crashed near houses and cars, location announced

US

2 months ago

Airplane crashed in US on March 7, with five people aboard. The incident occurred near Lancaster Airport, and all five passengers were transported to the hospital.

Basit Jamiu