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

Security man rushed to the hospital after he collapsed, he dies eventually, details emerge

Security man rushed to the hospital after he collapsed, he dies eventually, deta...

4 months ago

One dead, five injured after a tragic accident on Benin-Asaba expressway, details emerge

One dead, five injured after a tragic accident on Benin-Asaba expressway, detail...

4 months ago

Nigerian man sentenced for multi-million dollar dark web drug trafficking operation in US

Nigerian man sentenced for multi-million dollar dark web drug trafficking operat...

4 months ago

Christian mother of 5 finally released and acquitted after 19 months in prison on blasphemy charges

Christian mother of 5 finally released and acquitted after 19 months in prison o...

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Masters graduate who Bagged first class from University of Barmenda speaks

Masters graduate who Bagged first class from University of Barmenda speaks

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3 key master's degrees to pursue in 2025 that can unlock high-paying jobs

3 key master's degrees to pursue in 2025 that can unlock high-paying jobs

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Controversial banner declaring 'Jesus is not God' removed from Lekki mosque after backlash

Controversial banner declaring 'Jesus is not God' removed from Lekki mosque after backlash

A controversial banner at Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, stating "Jesus Christ is not God," has been removed following heated social media debates.

Radio station in Oyo expresses grief over children's funfair tragedy, clarifies involvement

Radio station in Oyo expresses grief over children's funfair tragedy, clarifies involvement

Agidigbo FM expresses sorrow over the tragic children's funfair incident in Ibadan, clarifying their role as a media partner and calling for accurate information.

10 commandments tablet sells for $5 million at auction amid authenticity questions

10 commandments tablet sells for $5 million at auction amid authenticity questions

A stone tablet, dating between 800 CE, engraved with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at Sotheby's auction, despite questions about its authenticity.

NAFDAC shuts down Eziukwu Market, over N5 billion worth of fake and expired products uncovered

NAFDAC shuts down Eziukwu Market, over N5 billion worth of fake and expired products uncovered

NAFDAC has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, uncovering ₦5 billion worth of fake and expired products. The agency remains committed to public health.

UNN to generate its own power amid electricity challenges

UNN to generate its own power amid electricity challenges

University of Nigeria is tackling its energy challenges by generating its own power and celebrating its 53rd convocation ceremony, awarding 195 First Class Degrees.

Emergency response activated as truck driver dies in Kara bridge mishap

Emergency response activated as truck driver dies in Kara bridge mishap

LASEMA has confirmed the death of a truck driver involved in an accident around Kara Bridge. The incident led to the truck toppling and discharging its cargo.

University of Nigeria graduates 11,143 students, awards 195 first class

University of Nigeria graduates 11,143 students, awards 195 first class

University of Nigeria Nsukka will award 195 first-class degrees at its 53rd Convocation, with 11,143 graduates receiving first degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Lagos court arraigns man for defrauding student of nearly N10 million to get visa

Lagos court arraigns man for defrauding student of nearly N10 million to get visa

A fake visa agent has been arraigned in Lagos for allegedly defrauding a victim of N9.88 million under the false pretense of procuring a Canadian study visa.

9 key takeaways you need to know about Nigeria's 2025 budget as presented by President Tinubu

9 key takeaways you need to know about Nigeria's 2025 budget as presented by President Tinubu

Key highlights of Nigeria's 2025 Budget, focusing on economic stability, national development, and strategic investments in security, education, and healthcare.

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