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

Author's articles

Against all odds, graduate of Federal University of Gusau finishes his degree with first class

Against all odds, graduate of Federal University of Gusau finishes his degree wi...

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Tobi Adegboyega: Deportation and 5 other things to know about Nigerian pastor

Tobi Adegboyega: Deportation and 5 other things to know about Nigerian pastor

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Ogun state police investigate fatal shooting of hotel guest, suspects escape

Ogun state police investigate fatal shooting of hotel guest, suspects escape

5 months ago

Rhodes University announces Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Masters Scholarship

Rhodes University announces Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Masters Scholarship

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Nigeria police suspend officers for N43.16 million theft at Abuja airport

Nigeria police suspend officers for N43.16 million theft at Abuja airport

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Top 5 African countries receiving most US foreign aid in 2024

Top 5 African countries receiving most US foreign aid in 2024

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Joseph Ayo Babalola University graduates 50 first-class students in 2024

Joseph Ayo Babalola University graduates 50 first-class students in 2024

JABU will graduate 50 first-class students during its 2024 convocation, VC Olasebikan Fakolujo advocates for inclusion of private university students in loan scheme.

South Korea's president lifts martial law after parliament blocks order

South Korea's president lifts martial law after parliament blocks order

South Korea's President lifts martial law after parliament blocks order, generating political turmoil, parliamentary vote, and international reactions to the event.

Dele Farotimi: Legal career and 4 other things to know about the public analyst

Dele Farotimi: Legal career and 4 other things to know about the public analyst

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and public analyst, advocates for social change and accountability in governance through his influential books.

Sylvester Oromoni: 7 things to know about former Dowen College student

Sylvester Oromoni: 7 things to know about former Dowen College student

The curious case of Sylvester Oromoni, a Dowen College student who passed away in December 2021, Legit.ng looked at all the key details about the allegations.

‘Brain Rot’ wins Oxford Word of the Year 2024, reflecting social media concerns

‘Brain Rot’ wins Oxford Word of the Year 2024, reflecting social media concerns

"Brain rot" has been named the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, highlighting concerns about the mental impact of consuming low quality online content.

Top WAEC students 2009: Where is Sephiat Oniyangi and other best 100 candidates now?

Top WAEC students 2009: Where is Sephiat Oniyangi and other best 100 candidates now?

In 2009, there were WAEC's top 100 students, including Sephiat Oniyangi, Legit.ng looked at their academic journeys, career paths, and their impact.

Kwara State Finance Ministry explains salary delay for November, gives reason

Kwara State Finance Ministry explains salary delay for November, gives reason

Kwara State Ministry of Finance clarified that some workers have not received their November salaries due to incomplete registration with the KWSRRA.

One year after, villagers mourn 85 people who lost their lives in Kaduna state

One year after, villagers mourn 85 people who lost their lives in Kaduna state

A tragic drone strike in Kaduna State killed 85 people during religious festival, including a seven-year-old girl. The military admitted to an intelligence failure.

Sierra Leone anti-corruption commission reclaims $1.5 million from Salim Mansaray

Sierra Leone anti-corruption commission reclaims $1.5 million from Salim Mansaray

Ecobank will refund $1.5 million to the Sierra Leone government, the settlement follows the fraudulent misappropriation of state revenue by the bank's former head.

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