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.

4783 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Video of Pastor Uma Ukpai sharing his encounter with Boko Haram man who pointed gun at him resurfaces

Video of Pastor Uma Ukpai sharing his encounter with Boko Haram man who pointed gun at him resurfaces

Nigeria

12 days ago

Trump lands in Egypt as Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

Trump lands in Egypt as Hamas frees hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners

World

12 days ago

Tragedy on highway: Bus accident claims the lives of 42 people

Tragedy on highway: Bus accident claims the lives of 42 people

Africa

12 days ago

Israel receives all 20 living captives held by Gaza as ceasefire continues

Israel receives all 20 living captives held by Gaza as ceasefire continues

World

12 days ago

Nigerian army breaks silence as soldier kills wife, self at Wawa Cantonment

Nigerian army breaks silence as soldier kills wife, self at Wawa Cantonment

Nigeria

12 days ago

Assistant head teacher of LEA Primary School dies unexpectedly in his sleep

Assistant head teacher of LEA Primary School dies unexpectedly in his sleep

Nigeria

12 days ago

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

Education

13 days ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government urges ASUU to reconsider strike, citing reforms, staff welfare improvements, and commitment to dialogue for academic stability.

14-year-old tragically killed at funeral party after accidental discharge by forest guard

14-year-old tragically killed at funeral party after accidental discharge by forest guard

Nigeria

13 days ago

A 14-year-old boy was killed by accidental gunfire during a funeral in Ilesa, Osun State. Police arrested two suspects and launched an investigation.

Source gives update on former US president Biden who was diagnosed with cancer

Source gives update on former US president Biden who was diagnosed with cancer

World

13 days ago

Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy for aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his spokesman and sources have confirmed.

Nigerian army promotes 14 new colonels, releases a list of their names

Nigerian army promotes 14 new colonels, releases a list of their names

Nigeria

13 days ago

Army War College Nigeria decorated 14 newly promoted Colonels in Abuja, urging them to uphold discipline, innovation, and the “Soldier First” ethos.

Dismissed Catholic sister speaks out, makes claim about her removal

Dismissed Catholic sister speaks out, makes claim about her removal

Nigeria

13 days ago

Annastasia Kinse, a Plateau state nun, revealed she was dismissed after reporting harassment at Veritas University, sparking calls for Church accountability.

Nigerian army opens fresh recruitment, mentions date, requirement and how to apply

Nigerian army opens fresh recruitment, mentions date, requirement and how to apply

Nigeria

13 days ago

Apply for the Nigerian Army SSCC Course 49/2026. Open to civilians in Nigeria and military personnel. Free online application closes 12 November 2025.

Holy drink: Things to know about brand new wine by Kenyan Catholic church

Africa

15 days ago

Kenya’s Catholic Church unveils new altar wine, Mass Wine, to preserve Eucharistic sanctity after old brand became widely sold in bars and shops nationwide.

Tears as Kano Emirate Council loses prominent member who died at the age of 85

Tears as Kano Emirate Council loses prominent member who died at the age of 85

Nigeria

15 days ago

Sheikh Kabiru Madabo, Kano Emirate Council member and Islamic scholar, dies at 85 after brief illness. Funeral to be held at Emir Palace Kofar Kudu.

Maria Corina Machado: Things to know about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner

Maria Corina Machado: Things to know about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner

World

15 days ago

Maria Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight to restore democracy in Venezuela and her leadership against authoritarian rule.

Basit Jamiu