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.

3893 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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 vis...

4 months ago

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 Pre...

4 months ago

NSCDC recovers stolen Mercedes-Benz, fake $7,000 in sting operation

NSCDC recovers stolen Mercedes-Benz, fake $7,000 in sting operation

4 months ago

20 million naira prize: Winner of 2024 NOA campus debate competition announced

20 million naira prize: Winner of 2024 NOA campus debate competition announced

4 months ago

N2.23 trillion: NBS discloses how much Nigerians paid as ransom to kidnappers in 1 year

N2.23 trillion: NBS discloses how much Nigerians paid as ransom to kidnappers in...

4 months ago

Principal lecturers in Nigerian polytechnics get 3-year deadline to obtain PhD as FG gives approval

Principal lecturers in Nigerian polytechnics get 3-year deadline to obtain PhD a...

4 months ago

Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

Jigawa state government uncovers 6,348 ghost workers, saves over N314 million monthly

The Jigawa State Government has uncovered 6,348 ghost workers in its staff verification exercise, resulting in monthly savings of over N314 million.

Kebbi state mourns NYSC member’s death following sudden collapse, details emerge

Kebbi state mourns NYSC member’s death following sudden collapse, details emerge

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has died after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Former NBA president offers solution to Tinubu on tax reform bills

Former NBA president offers solution to Tinubu on tax reform bills

Olisa Agbakoba SAN criticizes Tax Reform Bill, highlighting its implications for the devolution of powers and federalism in Nigeria. He calls for abolition of VAT.

President Tinubu’s appointee reacts to new oil and gas project in Nigeria by Shell company

President Tinubu’s appointee reacts to new oil and gas project in Nigeria by Shell company

Special Adviser on Energy to Bola Tinubu, reacts to Shell's final investment decision on the Bonga North project, highlighting its significance in oil sector.

Ademola Lookman: Reno Omokri speaks after Nigerian player secures African Footballer of Year Award

Ademola Lookman: Reno Omokri speaks after Nigerian player secures African Footballer of Year Award

Ademola Lookman and the global influence of Lukumi Yoruba in 2024 African Footballer of the Year, Reno Omokri highlights its cultural significance and resilience.

Top 10 most impactful universities in the World 2024 emerge, Western Sydney University leads

Top 10 most impactful universities in the World 2024 emerge, Western Sydney University leads

The top 10 most impactful universities in 2024, recognized for their contributions to sustainable development and innovation according to Times Higher Education.

Shooting at Christian School in US leaves three dead, including suspected shooter

Shooting at Christian School in US leaves three dead, including suspected shooter

A shooting at US school in Wisconsin, has left three people dead, including the suspected student shooter. The incident also resulted in several injuries.

Suspected cable vandal injured while attempting theft of high-voltage cables

Suspected cable vandal injured while attempting theft of high-voltage cables

A suspected cable vandal, Muktar Rabiu, was electrocuted while attempting to steal high-voltage cables in FCT. Rabiu was previously sentenced for a similar crime.

Benin Republic's electoral delegation visits INEC to learn and gain experience

Benin Republic's electoral delegation visits INEC to learn and gain experience

A 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s CENA visited Nigeria's INEC for a study tour, they were welcomed by INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu with an address.

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