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.

3897 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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 Univ...

4 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

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

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

4 months ago

Trainee herbalist arrested for allegedly killing infant son in Abeokuta

Trainee herbalist arrested for allegedly killing infant son in Abeokuta

4 months ago

Defence HQ refutes allegations of French military establishment in Nigeria, urges public disregard

Defence HQ refutes allegations of French military establishment in Nigeria, urge...

4 months ago

1 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos Third Mainland Bridge accident, LASTMA gives update

1 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos Third Mainland Bridge accident, LASTMA gives update

A fatal accident involving a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge at Ilubirin resulted in one death and four rescues.

FG secures conviction of over 325 Boko Haram members, terrorists set to be jailed for 70 years

FG secures conviction of over 325 Boko Haram members, terrorists set to be jailed for 70 years

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully prosecuted and convicted over 325 terrorists in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 trials at the Kainji Detention Facility.

WAEC JAMB: Two first-class graduates from FUOYE and FUTA offer advice for young students

WAEC JAMB: Two first-class graduates from FUOYE and FUTA offer advice for young students

First-class graduates Adedeji Ayomide Samuel and Caleb Temiloluwa Adewole share their experiences and advice for young students preparing for WAEC and JAMB exams.

FUTA graduate who wanted to quit school bags first class degree, speaks on challenges

FUTA graduate who wanted to quit school bags first class degree, speaks on challenges

The inspiring academic journey of Lukman Abiodun Olawale, who overcame financial hardships to achieve first-class honors in Physics Energy at FUTA emerges.

Year in Review: 5 influential female politicians in Nigeria in 2024

Year in Review: 5 influential female politicians in Nigeria in 2024

Legit.ng looked into the most influential female politicians in Nigeria in 2024, including Oluremi Tinubu, Ireti Heebah Kingibe, and Uju Kennedy Ohanenye.

Tragedy on River Benue: Boat capsizes, 20 women and children feared dead

Tragedy on River Benue: Boat capsizes, 20 women and children feared dead

Around 20 people, mostly women and children, reportedly drowned when a wooden boat capsized on the River Benue near Ocholonya in Agatu LGA, Benue State.

Miraculous shift: Adeboye speaks on redemption camp's evolution from den of thieves to holy site

Miraculous shift: Adeboye speaks on redemption camp's evolution from den of thieves to holy site

Pastor Enoch Adeboye shares the extraordinary story of Redemption Camp's transformation at the RCCG's Holy Ghost Congress 2024. He emphasizes faith.

Devastating fire at Ibadan's Christ Apostolic Church traps worshippers during vigil

Devastating fire at Ibadan's Christ Apostolic Church traps worshippers during vigil

A fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, trapping several worshippers inside during a Friday night vigil. Eyewitnesses described the chaos.

LASU graduate wins prestigious scholarship in US, set to complete masters in strategic communication

LASU graduate wins prestigious scholarship in US, set to complete masters in strategic communication

Oyesiji Oyewusi shares his journey from Lagos State University to the United States, highlighting resilience, faith, and opportunities in international education.

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