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.

3897 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Pastor’s son who bagged first class from University of Ibadan shares his journey

Pastor’s son who bagged first class from University of Ibadan shares his journey

3 months ago

7-year-old little boy comes out alive after spending 5 days in game park inhabited by lions

7-year-old little boy comes out alive after spending 5 days in game park inhabit...

3 months ago

Nigerians army mentions number of illegal refineries found and destroyed, workers arrested

Nigerians army mentions number of illegal refineries found and destroyed, worker...

3 months ago

Video: How popular pastor caught in hotel room with married woman ran to wear his clothes

Video: How popular pastor caught in hotel room with married woman ran to wear hi...

3 months ago

Loan app posts photos of debtors publicly online with a direct message to them, Nigerians react

Loan app posts photos of debtors publicly online with a direct message to them,...

3 months ago

Final year Nigerian student in UK collapses, dies weeks to his graduation, family takes next action

Final year Nigerian student in UK collapses, dies weeks to his graduation, famil...

3 months ago

WAEC introduces resit examinations to help candidates improve grades, shares details

WAEC introduces resit examinations to help candidates improve grades, shares details

WAEC has introduced a new initiative allowing students to resit their WASSCE papers in January and February 2025, offering a faster route for grade improvement.

Three key things to note about Ghana's visa-free policy for Africans, starting date released

Three key things to note about Ghana's visa-free policy for Africans, starting date released

Ghana has announced a new visa-free policy for African countries, allowing all African passport holders to visit without a visa starting January 2025.

How three Nigerians arrested and prosecuted for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia was released

How three Nigerians arrested and prosecuted for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia was released

New information about the arrest of three Nigerians for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia has emerged with a twist. Ministry of foreign affairs broke its silence.

Nigerian army decorates first female warrant officer in history, gives reason

Nigerian army decorates first female warrant officer in history, gives reason

In a historic milestone, the Nigerian Army Women Command promoted Hajara Egbunu as the first female Army Warrant Officer from the elite Infantry Corps.

Bows and arrows fight among communities lead to death of 9 people, many injured, location announced

Bows and arrows fight among communities lead to death of 9 people, many injured, location announced

A communal clash in Nigeria resulted in nine deaths and four injuries. The incident, involving Fulani and Hausawa communities, has led to significant unrest.

Drama as drunk police officer releases 13 prisoners to celebrate new near

Drama as drunk police officer releases 13 prisoners to celebrate new near

In a New Year's Eve incident, an intoxicated police officer in Lusaka, Zambia, released 13 detainees both male and female from custody, leading to a manhunt.

AEDC announces planned power outage in Abuja, mentions dates and affected locations

AEDC announces planned power outage in Abuja, mentions dates and affected locations

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced power outages in Abuja from January 6 to 21, 2025, due to the relocation of transmission line towers.

Charterhouse: How N30m tuition-fee school was built in Lagos, leading to Kemi Badenoch's visit

Charterhouse: How N30m tuition-fee school was built in Lagos, leading to Kemi Badenoch's visit

Charterhouse Lagos transformed from an undeveloped swamp in 2019 to a premier educational institution by 2024. Key milestones include visits from UK dignitaries.

Bride accused of poisoning her wedding food as one dies, groom in critical condition

Bride accused of poisoning her wedding food as one dies, groom in critical condition

Bride allegedly poisoned food at her wedding, leaving groom critically ill and causing one death. Police have arrested two suspects and launched an investigation.

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