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.

4429 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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President Tinubu's message on National Children's Day 2025 released

President Tinubu's message on National Children's Day 2025 released

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former US house of representative member dies at age 94

Former US house of representative member dies at age 94

US

2 months ago

Trump spends more money than Biden in 100 days amidst costs-cutting promises, actual amount released

Trump spends more money than Biden in 100 days amidst costs-cutting promises, actual amount released

US

2 months ago

Key facts about late Pastor David Ayuba Azzaman who died in fatal accident

Key facts about late Pastor David Ayuba Azzaman who died in fatal accident

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former UK Prime Minister announces birth of fourth child, releases her name

Former UK Prime Minister announces birth of fourth child, releases her name

World

2 months ago

Did Macron’s wife slap him in viral video? France president’s office reacts

Did Macron’s wife slap him in viral video? France president’s office reacts

Europe

2 months ago

Last Facebook posts of Pastor Azzaman before his death surfaced

Last Facebook posts of Pastor Azzaman before his death surfaced

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Azzaman’s final Facebook posts before his death on 25 May reveal his faith and dedication to ministering. His legacy continues to inspire many Nigerians.

Gunmen shoot Catholic priest, kidnap two others in Benue

Gunmen shoot Catholic priest, kidnap two others in Benue

Nigeria

2 months ago

Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Atongu was shot by suspected armed herdsmen on Makurdi–Naka Road. Security rescued him, while two others were abducted into the forest.

Immigration: FG turns back 8 foreigners without visas

Immigration: FG turns back 8 foreigners without visas

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria enforces strict visa regulations, turning back eight foreigners. Airlines face sanctions for violations as the government strengthens immigration security.

Wike breaks silence on “PDP crisis”, gives update on his next plan

Wike breaks silence on “PDP crisis”, gives update on his next plan

Politics

2 months ago

PDP crisis intensified post-2023 election as Nyesom Wike exposed dishonesty and broken agreements, withdrawing from prior accords and vowing to fight for justice.

List of states that benefited from Tinubu’s recent appointments surfaced

List of states that benefited from Tinubu’s recent appointments surfaced

Politics

2 months ago

President Tinubu’s latest appointments boost governance across Nigeria, with key figures from multiple states taking influential roles in federal agencies.

10 university students confirmed dead and 11 injured after bus crash

10 university students confirmed dead and 11 injured after bus crash

World

2 months ago

A tragic bus crash in western Colombia killed 10 university students and professors, injuring 11. Authorities investigate as Humboldt University declares mourning.

Finland court finally sets date for Simon Ekpa’s trial

Finland court finally sets date for Simon Ekpa’s trial

World

2 months ago

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has scheduled a trial for Simon Ekpa on 30 May 2025, following charges of inciting terrorism and aggravated tax fraud.

JAMB releases analysis of total UTME results from 2013 to 2025, key observations spotted

JAMB releases analysis of total UTME results from 2013 to 2025, key observations spotted

Education

2 months ago

JAMB shares UTME performance trends from 2013 to 2025, highlighting score distributions, key observations, and shifts in candidate success rates over the years.

US embassy announces temporary closure of its office in Nigeria, mentions date

US embassy announces temporary closure of its office in Nigeria, mentions date

Nigeria

2 months ago

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will close on May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day, honouring U.S. military personnel. Services resume May 27.

Basit Jamiu