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.

4795 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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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

14 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

14 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

14 days ago

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

FG breaks silence after ASUU announces 14-day nationwide strike

Education

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

15 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

15 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

15 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

17 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

17 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

17 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.

APC releases date for primary election in Osun state, fixes N50 million for governorship form

APC releases date for primary election in Osun state, fixes N50 million for governorship form

Politics

17 days ago

APC releases 2026 Osun State governorship election timetable, sets primary for December and fixes ₦50m fee for nomination forms with special concessions.

President Trump ignored as Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced

President Trump ignored as Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced

World

17 days ago

President Donald Trump was ignored for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite jockeying from his fellow Republicans, various world leaders and most vocally himself.

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

World

17 days ago

The top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world, ranked by net worth and global influence. See who tops the list and how they built their empires.

Basit Jamiu