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.

4410 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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List of 3 strange baby names released by UK’s Office for National Statistics

List of 3 strange baby names released by UK’s Office for National Statistics

Europe

4 months ago

Trump’s administration cancels visa of 10 International students in US, gives reason

Trump’s administration cancels visa of 10 International students in US, gives reason

US

4 months ago

Two Nigerians sentenced to US federal prison for their roles in multi-million dollar tax fraud

Two Nigerians sentenced to US federal prison for their roles in multi-million dollar tax fraud

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gas explodes, injured 15 people, reason for the explosion and location announced

Gas explodes, injured 15 people, reason for the explosion and location announced

Nigeria

4 months ago

Newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo breaks silence, shares how he heard about his selection

Newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo breaks silence, shares how he heard about his selection

Nigeria

4 months ago

After closing VOA, Trump places over 1000 workers on leave, Nigerians react

After closing VOA, Trump places over 1000 workers on leave, Nigerians react

US

4 months ago

NASA issues warning as Asteroid is predicted to smash into Moon, probability score released

NASA issues warning as Asteroid is predicted to smash into Moon, probability score released

World

4 months ago

NASA reported an increased likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting the Moon on 22 December 2032, with chances rising to 3.8%, the Earth is no longer at risk.

Rejected by hospital: Lagos government breaks silence after pregnant woman, unable to Pay N500k, dies

Rejected by hospital: Lagos government breaks silence after pregnant woman, unable to Pay N500k, dies

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic maternal death of Mrs. Folajimi in Lakowe, vowing justice for the victim and her family.

US releases actual percentage of Nigerians denied visa in 2024, most denied country also announced

US releases actual percentage of Nigerians denied visa in 2024, most denied country also announced

Nigeria

4 months ago

The US denied 46.51% of Nigerian B-visa applications in 2024, highlighting strict immigration measures. This figure reflects global trends in visa refusals.

Massive protest erupts in US, reason and demands of protesters released

Massive protest erupts in US, reason and demands of protesters released

US

4 months ago

Millions protested across all 50 states and globally on April 5 against Trump and Musk’s power grab, demanding protection for democracy and public services.

Trump extends deadline to save TikTok from getting banned in US, mentions number of days

Trump extends deadline to save TikTok from getting banned in US, mentions number of days

US

4 months ago

Trump extended deadline for TikTok's sale in US by 75 days to finalise a deal.The controversial proposal involves China's ByteDance retaining control of algorithm.

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location released

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location released

Nigeria

4 months ago

US-trained filmmaker was arrested by NDLEA in his Lekki hotel room for involvement in drug trafficking. The arrest followed the seizure of 33 parcels of Loud.

30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the road

30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the road

World

4 months ago

Ford recalls over 30,000 vehicles, including Ford Escape and Bronco Sport models, due to cracked fuel injectors that pose serious fire hazards to people.

Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Prominent Islamic cleric Dr Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi has died in Bauchi state after a prolonged illness, following medical treatment in India days ago.

Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

US

4 months ago

Trump unveiled $5 million “gold card” granting enhanced green card privileges to wealthy foreigners aboard Air Force One. Initiative revamps the EB-5 visa programme.

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