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.

3891 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Chief of Army Staff celebrates Christmas with frontline troops, extends heartfelt greetings

Chief of Army Staff celebrates Christmas with frontline troops, extends heartfel...

4 months ago

Merry Christmas: Seyi Makinde, wife, children celebrate in stunning family photos

Merry Christmas: Seyi Makinde, wife, children celebrate in stunning family photo...

4 months ago

NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria, gives update on starting date

NiMet predicts dust haze across Nigeria, gives update on starting date

4 months ago

Unidentified driver rams into Christmas procession, police confirm accident with location

Unidentified driver rams into Christmas procession, police confirm accident with...

4 months ago

Kano governor extends Christmas greetings and donates N20 million to Christian groups

Kano governor extends Christmas greetings and donates N20 million to Christian g...

4 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti announces N10 million Christmas giveaway, unveils starting date

Senator Natasha Akpoti announces N10 million Christmas giveaway, unveils startin...

4 months ago

NLC speaks on fuel price reduction by Dangote refinery, points at competition within sector

NLC speaks on fuel price reduction by Dangote refinery, points at competition within sector

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, commends Dangote Refinery for its recent fuel price reduction, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians.

Interpol declares 14 Nigerians wanted for human trafficking, and other crimes across countries

Interpol declares 14 Nigerians wanted for human trafficking, and other crimes across countries

Interpol has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for alleged human trafficking, the Red Notices aim to alert the public and law enforcement to help locate suspects.

Nigerian governors share heartfelt Christmas messages, emphasizing love, compassion, and unity

Nigerian governors share heartfelt Christmas messages, emphasizing love, compassion, and unity

Nigerian governors, including Sanwo-Olu, Adeleke, Makinde, Fubara, and Abiodun, have shared their festive wishes and hopes for a prosperous New Year.

9 professionals who work on Christmas Day to keep essential services running

9 professionals who work on Christmas Day to keep essential services running

Some professionals work on Christmas Day to keep essential services running and handle emergencies, ensuring that the holiday season remains joyful.

9 fascinating facts about Christmas: Traditions, history, and economic impact

9 fascinating facts about Christmas: Traditions, history, and economic impact

Fascinating facts about Christmas, from its origins to its economic impact in 2024. Learn about the history, and significance of this popular Christian holiday.

Supreme council for shari’ah in Nigeria postpones sharia court inauguration in Oyo state

Supreme council for shari’ah in Nigeria postpones sharia court inauguration in Oyo state

Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has indefinitely postponed the inauguration of the Sharia court initially scheduled for January 11, 2025.

President Tinubu sends a direct message to Nigerians ahead of Christmas, mentions hardship

President Tinubu sends a direct message to Nigerians ahead of Christmas, mentions hardship

President Tinubu extends heartfelt Christmas greetings to Nigerians, emphasizing love, peace, and unity, he reflects on recent tragedies and reassures citizens.

ASUU announces scholarship award for undergraduates, mentions university that will benefit

ASUU announces scholarship award for undergraduates, mentions university that will benefit

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, has announced the 2024/2025 scholarship for indigent students with deadline.

Prominent Nigerian Apostle set to leave Elon Musk’s platform, sends message to followers

Prominent Nigerian Apostle set to leave Elon Musk’s platform, sends message to followers

Apostle Femi Lazarus has announced his exit from the X app by December 31, 2024. Followers are advised to disregard any account bearing his name after this date.

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