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.

4431 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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

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

Pope Leo makes key appointment after election as pontiff

Pope Leo makes key appointment after election as pontiff

World

2 months ago

Harvard condemns US government's move to block international student enrollment

Harvard condemns US government's move to block international student enrollment

Education

2 months ago

Over 1500 Nigerians confirmed dead in road crash in 3 months

Over 1500 Nigerians confirmed dead in road crash in 3 months

Nigeria

2 months ago

Video: Thunder strikes police car, creating large cloud of smoke

Video: Thunder strikes police car, creating large cloud of smoke

World

2 months ago

JAMB: 5 things to do after seeing your UTME result

JAMB: 5 things to do after seeing your UTME result

Education

2 months ago

After receiving JAMB result, taking right steps is essential for securing admission. Learn how to check cut-off marks, apply for screening, and prepare effectively.

Priest accused of molesting kids makes claim about Pope Leo

Priest accused of molesting kids makes claim about Pope Leo

World

2 months ago

A priest has accused Pope Leo XIV of ignoring past child abuse allegations, raising concerns about his leadership and handling of these kinds of cases.

Trump stops Harvard University from enrolling Nigerians, other foreign students

Trump stops Harvard University from enrolling Nigerians, other foreign students

US

2 months ago

US revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, citing security concerns. Harvard condemned move as unlawful and vowed to support students.

Private plane crashes sets 15 homes ablaze amid dense fog

Private plane crashes sets 15 homes ablaze amid dense fog

World

2 months ago

A private plane crashed in San Diego, setting 15 homes ablaze. Emergency crews evacuated residents as investigators probe the tragic incident amid dense fog.

Trump mentioned in Diddy’s court trial after bombshell claim about hotel being used for freak off

Trump mentioned in Diddy’s court trial after bombshell claim about hotel being used for freak off

US

2 months ago

Diddy’s ex-assistant told a NY court the rapper’s favourite hotel was Trump International, where disturbing scenes and sex parties allegedly took place.

Father makes demands after 14-year-old boy died from stray bullet in Oyo

Father makes demands after 14-year-old boy died from stray bullet in Oyo

Nigeria

2 months ago

A 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Paul, was fatally struck by a stray bullet in Oyo. His father demands justice, urging authorities to hold those responsible accountable.

2025: Actual school fees amount for new student at Pan-Atlantic university released

2025: Actual school fees amount for new student at Pan-Atlantic university released

Education

2 months ago

Tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic session range from ₦4,157,000.00 to ₦6,366,500.00, with structured increments across programmes. Financial planning advised.

South African President Ramaphosa breaks silence after confrontation with Trump during meeting

South African President Ramaphosa breaks silence after confrontation with Trump during meeting

Politics

3 months ago

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa met U.S. President Trump at the White House, addressing trade ties and countering controversial allegations about his country.

Hours after search announcement, Lagos authorities confirm arrest of waste offender

Hours after search announcement, Lagos authorities confirm arrest of waste offender

Nigeria

3 months ago

Hours after launching a search, Lagos authorities arrested a man for illegal waste dumping, reinforcing their commitment to environmental enforcement.

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