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.

3933 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Nigerian king forbidden from seeing his mother speaks about his tradition, shows emotional toll

Nigerian king forbidden from seeing his mother speaks about his tradition, shows...

5 months ago

Full list: NAFDAC withdraws, suspends, and cancels approval for multiple products

Full list: NAFDAC withdraws, suspends, and cancels approval for multiple product...

5 months ago

Mauritius-Africa scholarship scheme 2025: Applications open for Nigerian students

Mauritius-Africa scholarship scheme 2025: Applications open for Nigerian student...

5 months ago

Nine-year-old sets house ablaze in Kwara state, fire service warns on safety

Nine-year-old sets house ablaze in Kwara state, fire service warns on safety

5 months ago

Gunmen reportedly target Taraba governor’s mother, daughter hospitalized after shooting

Gunmen reportedly target Taraba governor’s mother, daughter hospitalized after s...

5 months ago

Lagos high court orders Chidinma Ojukwu’s co-defendants to open defence

Lagos high court orders Chidinma Ojukwu’s co-defendants to open defence

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FG commences pension payments to retired military personnel, clears three-month arrears

FG commences pension payments to retired military personnel, clears three-month arrears

The Federal Government has commenced payment of pensions and arrears owed to retired military personnel, following protests over unpaid entitlements.

Jigawa state court sentences four to death for criminal conspiracy and murder

Jigawa state court sentences four to death for criminal conspiracy and murder

A Jigawa State High Court has sentenced four individuals including husband and wife to death by hanging for the criminal conspiracy and homicide of Salamatu Musa.

Graduate of Ajayi Crowther University completes degree with CGPA of 4.95, shares proudest moments

Graduate of Ajayi Crowther University completes degree with CGPA of 4.95, shares proudest moments

Christian Smith-Olunloye, top graduating student of Ajayi Crowther University, specifically Department of Economics reflects on his journey to academic success.

Nigerian entrepreneur's allegations lead to suspension of university of Buckingham Vice Chancellor

Nigerian entrepreneur's allegations lead to suspension of university of Buckingham Vice Chancellor

Nigerian entrepreneur Cynthia Tooley’s allegations of a controversial relationship lead to suspension of University of Buckingham Vice Chancellor James Tooley.

List of top baby boy names in England and Wales announced, Muslim name takes lead

List of top baby boy names in England and Wales announced, Muslim name takes lead

Muhammad was the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales in 2023, overtaking Noah, with over 4,600 registrations. Olivia remained the top choice for girls.

Senator Dino Melaye announces death of sister-in-law

Senator Dino Melaye announces death of sister-in-law

Senator Dino Melaye announces passing of his daughter-in-law on December 4, 2024, public statement requests prayers for the family during this difficult time.

JABU vice chancellor criticizes exclusion of private university students from loan scheme

JABU vice chancellor criticizes exclusion of private university students from loan scheme

JABU Vice Chancellor Prof. Olasebikan Fakulojo condemns the exclusion of private university students from Nigeria’s student loan scheme, calling it "injustice."

Nigerian military pensioners protest over unpaid salary increment, details emerge

Nigerian military pensioners protest over unpaid salary increment, details emerge

Nigerian military pensioners shut down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, protesting the non-payment of their salary increments and other entitlements.

Lagos court convicts couple and orders deregistration of Temple International Church

Lagos court convicts couple and orders deregistration of Temple International Church

A Lagos State High Court has convicted and sentenced Harry Uyanwanne and Oluwakemi Odemuyiwa for fraud, ordering the closure of Temple International Church.

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