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.

4858 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Europe

3 months ago

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

Nigeria

3 months ago

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Nigeria

3 months ago

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Politics

3 months ago

Buhari’s death: Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting

Buhari’s death: Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting

Politics

3 months ago

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima on what to do

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima on what to do

Politics

3 months ago

Pastor Ezekiel issues prophecy on what will happen in 2028 and 2032 after elections

Pastor Ezekiel issues prophecy on what will happen in 2028 and 2032 after elections

Politics

3 months ago

Pastor Ezekiel warns of post-election bloodshed in 2028 and 2032, urging Kenyans to prepare spiritually and seek visionary leadership unequivocally.

FG launches daily passenger train in Jos, releases full service schedule

FG launches daily passenger train in Jos, releases full service schedule

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian Railway Corporation launches daily passenger train services on the Jos–Bukuru corridor, enhancing mobility with reliable, scheduled trips.

2027 election: Prophet who correctly predicted coalition mentions what it will take to unseat Tinubu

2027 election: Prophet who correctly predicted coalition mentions what it will take to unseat Tinubu

Politics

3 months ago

Prophet Obigod predicts coalition to unseat Tinubu in 2027, claims Atiku won’t succeed and warns spiritual sacrifices are needed for political change.

JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

JAMB to seek delisting of 2025 UTME top scorer from medical practice upon confirmation

Education

3 months ago

JAMB plans to delist UTME top scorer Chinedu Okeke from medical practice once it is able to confirm identity manipulation and dual academic enrolment.

Chinedu Okeke: JAMB speaks after finding out 2025 UTME top scorer was year 4 UNN medical student

Chinedu Okeke: JAMB speaks after finding out 2025 UTME top scorer was year 4 UNN medical student

Education

3 months ago

JAMB clarifies the identity of 2025 UTME top scorer, revealing he is a Year 4 medical student at UNN amid controversy over state of origin and records.

NIMET warns about floods and thunderstorms in Nigeria, mentions states likely to be affected

NIMET warns about floods and thunderstorms in Nigeria, mentions states likely to be affected

Nigeria

3 months ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and moderate rain across Nigeria on July 11, 2025, urging caution over flash floods, strong winds, and local disruptions.

U.S. Embassy clarifies visa validity reduction for Nigeria

U.S. Embassy clarifies visa validity reduction for Nigeria

Education

3 months ago

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria clarifies that reduced visa validity stems from global security review, not political ties, reaffirming commitment to partnership.

35-year-old Catholic priest takes his own life, throws people into mourning

35-year-old Catholic priest takes his own life, throws people into mourning

World

3 months ago

Death of Italian priest Father Matteo Balzano has sparked deep mourning and renewed calls for greater mental health support for clergy across the Catholic Church.

Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review launched

Plane crashes again in India, killing two pilots on board, safety review launched

Asia

3 months ago

A Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine training mission in Rajasthan's Churu district on the afternoon of June 9, 2025.

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