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.

4411 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity to Niger Republic, reducing supply by 42 percent

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

Former US President Joe Biden slams Trump in his first public speech since leaving office

US

4 months ago

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Lecturer unjustly sacked for 24 years confirmed dead, he struggles to afford medical treatment

Nigeria

4 months ago

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

Scientists explain powerful superstorm that can hit Earth and destroy the internet

World

4 months ago

EFCC to join hands with INTERPOL in investigating alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud

EFCC to join hands with INTERPOL in investigating alleged N1.3tn CBEX fraud

Nigeria

4 months ago

Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

US

4 months ago

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Nigeria

4 months ago

Plateau community buried 51 victims of attack, as grief-stricken family members mourned their tragic loss. President Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation.

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

World

4 months ago

A pilot was killed in a light plane crash at White Cliffs Aerodrome, with authorities confirming he was the sole occupant. Investigations are underway.

After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

Education

4 months ago

FUOYE Vice-Chancellor Abayomi Fasina proceeded on a six-month leave after being cleared of sexual harassment allegations, amid ongoing controversy.

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

Nigeria

4 months ago

Chief Magistrate Ejike King George resigned from Rivers judiciary, citing discomfort with the state’s quasi-military governance structure ordered by the president.

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over low enlistment rates among South-east youths, urging them to apply for the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise.

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

World

4 months ago

An AI video, based on the Shroud of Turin, revealed a lifelike image of Jesus, sparking debate about his historical appearance and the artifact's authenticity.

Soyinka calls for reversal of ban on Eedris’ song, predicts what may happen to Tinubu’s government

Soyinka calls for reversal of ban on Eedris’ song, predicts what may happen to Tinubu’s government

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has condemned the censorship of Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, urging the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation to reverse its ban.

US court reportedly directs FBI and anti-drug agency to release Tinubu’s investigation records

US court reportedly directs FBI and anti-drug agency to release Tinubu’s investigation records

Politics

4 months ago

US court ordered the release of confidential records related to a 1990s investigation involving Tinubu. The ruling highlights alleged links to drug trafficking.

Small plane crashes, killing all 6 people on a trip for holiday celebration

Small plane crashes, killing all 6 people on a trip for holiday celebration

US

4 months ago

A small plane crash in upstate New York tragically claimed six lives during a holiday trip. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause.

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