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.

4865 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Mokwa flood kills 12 members of a single family, dozens more feared dead

Mokwa flood kills 12 members of a single family, dozens more feared dead

Nigeria

5 months ago

“What God showed me”: Pastor makes prediction ahead of 2027 presidential election, mentions Natasha

“What God showed me”: Pastor makes prediction ahead of 2027 presidential election, mentions Natasha

Politics

5 months ago

EFCC battles prominent Bishop in court over alleged N178 million fraud

EFCC battles prominent Bishop in court over alleged N178 million fraud

Nigeria

5 months ago

From IBB to Tinubu: Actual prices of fuel under 10 Nigerian presidents since 1978

From IBB to Tinubu: Actual prices of fuel under 10 Nigerian presidents since 1978

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ugandan President Museveni and his wife ask for country’s forgiveness over “mistakes” made

Ugandan President Museveni and his wife ask for country’s forgiveness over “mistakes” made

Africa

5 months ago

Full list of world leaders who lived and worked in Nigeria before leading their countries

Full list of world leaders who lived and worked in Nigeria before leading their countries

Nigeria

5 months ago

Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration after heading agency for cutting-cost

Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration after heading agency for cutting-cost

World

5 months ago

Elon Musk has stepped down from DOGE after 130 days, citing disagreements over Trump's budget bill. The administration vows to continue its efficiency mission.

Actual place where French President Macron worked while living in Nigeria released

Actual place where French President Macron worked while living in Nigeria released

Nigeria

5 months ago

French President Macron recalled his internship in Nigeria, engaging Tinubu in Pidgin English. The warm exchange highlighted strong Nigeria-France relations.

Boat capsizes, killing 4 women and 3 girls, more than 100 passengers thrown into sea

Boat capsizes, killing 4 women and 3 girls, more than 100 passengers thrown into sea

World

5 months ago

Seven migrants, including four women and three girls, died after their boat capsized near Spain’s Canary Islands. Rescuers rushed to aid over 100 passengers.

Prophet Abel makes prediction about Wike and Fubara ahead of 2027 General election

Prophet Abel makes prediction about Wike and Fubara ahead of 2027 General election

Politics

5 months ago

Prophet Abel predicts Wike and Fubara will reconcile and work together ahead of 2027 election, fulfilling a divine prophecy and shaping Nigeria’s political future.

“He will not win”: Major Prophet makes direct prediction ahead of 2027 Nigerian elections

“He will not win”: Major Prophet makes direct prediction ahead of 2027 Nigerian elections

Politics

5 months ago

Major Prophet predicts politicians will buy pastors for endorsements ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections but warns that those engaging in it will not win.

Disease outbreak in Imo leads to death of many school children

Disease outbreak in Imo leads to death of many school children

Nigeria

5 months ago

A diphtheria outbreak in Mbutu, Aboh Mbaise LGA, has led to child fatalities and school closures, as health officials urge vaccination and containment efforts.

“Take charge”: Pastor Adeboye leaves message for parents on children, shares personal experience

“Take charge”: Pastor Adeboye leaves message for parents on children, shares personal experience

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor Adeboye urged parents to take charge of their children's upbringing, emphasising godly values, close relationships, and vigilance against harmful influences.

US stops student visa appointments for the entire world indefinitely

US stops student visa appointments for the entire world indefinitely

US

5 months ago

The US has paused student visa appointments to expand social media screening, raising concerns about delays and potential barriers for international students.

US government lists all the work visas available in 2025

US government lists all the work visas available in 2025

US

5 months ago

The US government has listed all temporary work visas available in 2025, detailing eligibility, petition requirements, and labor certification processes.

Basit Jamiu