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.

3951 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Police officer killed in gunmen attack on patrol team in Abia State

Police officer killed in gunmen attack on patrol team in Abia State

Nigeria

5 months ago

Algerian national and associates arrested for arms trafficking in Zamfara, details emerge

Algerian national and associates arrested for arms trafficking in Zamfara, detai...

Nigeria

5 months ago

17-year-old boy allegedly beaten and locked in dog cage for visiting female classmate

17-year-old boy allegedly beaten and locked in dog cage for visiting female clas...

Nigeria

5 months ago

Full list of countries that lost over ten days after switching from Julian to Gregorian calendar

Full list of countries that lost over ten days after switching from Julian to Gr...

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former governor’s son tackles Tinubu's government, says it is not working for Nigeria

Former governor’s son tackles Tinubu's government, says it is not working for Ni...

Politics

5 months ago

Nigerian students receive prison sentences in UK following violent clash with knives

Nigerian students receive prison sentences in UK following violent clash with kn...

Nigeria

5 months ago

Osun governor’s aide shot in police custody as tension rises, details emerge

Osun governor’s aide shot in police custody as tension rises, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Osun State Park Management System chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda, was shot in police custody, sparking tensions and calls for investigation about the issue.

Kenya’s catholic church rejects $40,000 donation from President Ruto, gives reason

Kenya’s catholic church rejects $40,000 donation from President Ruto, gives reason

Africa

5 months ago

Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political misuse of platform.

Full list of admission requirements at Wigwe university for Nigerian and International students

Full list of admission requirements at Wigwe university for Nigerian and International students

Education

5 months ago

Full list of admission requirements for Nigerian and international students at Wigwe University, prepare documents, including O Level and A-Level results.

FRSC reports 13 deaths and 164 injuries in 64 road traffic crashes in Ekiti state for 2024

FRSC reports 13 deaths and 164 injuries in 64 road traffic crashes in Ekiti state for 2024

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State reports 13 fatalities from 64 road traffic crashes in 2024, highlighting a significant reduction in deaths.

FBI arrests Nigerian terrorist while plotting attack in US, faces up to 20 years in prison

FBI arrests Nigerian terrorist while plotting attack in US, faces up to 20 years in prison

Nigeria

5 months ago

The FBI has arrested Anas Said, the alleged mastermind behind a terrorist attack on Nigerian soldiers in Borno State, while he was planning a potential attack in US.

International men’s day: 5 facts you need to know about notable occasion

International men’s day: 5 facts you need to know about notable occasion

Nigeria

5 months ago

Celebrate International Men’s Day on November 19 with these five key facts about the occasion. Learn about its origins, global reach, annual themes and celebrations.

Interfaith unity: Muslim shows kindness by donating hall to church, commends catholic acceptance

Interfaith unity: Muslim shows kindness by donating hall to church, commends catholic acceptance

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ahmed Raji, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, donates a 400-seater assembly hall to the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, highlighting the importance of interfaith harmony.

Peter Obi reacts after two young Nigerians make waves globally with their exceptional brilliance

Peter Obi reacts after two young Nigerians make waves globally with their exceptional brilliance

Education

5 months ago

Peter Obi celebrates the achievements of young Nigerians Eniola and Akiogbe, emphasizing the need for educational investment to unlock the potential of millions.

200 million naira yearly: 6 master's degrees with the highest earning potential in 2025

200 million naira yearly: 6 master's degrees with the highest earning potential in 2025

Education

5 months ago

Highest-paying master's degrees to pursue in 2025, including MBA, nursing, economics/finance, computer science, machine learning, and health informatics.

Basit Jamiu