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.

4381 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Accidents in Lagos-Ibadan expressway claim the lives of two, leaving four others injured

Accidents in Lagos-Ibadan expressway claim the lives of two, leaving four others injured

Nigeria

6 months ago

NIMC releases actual website for changing NIN names and date of birth, sends message to Nigerians

NIMC releases actual website for changing NIN names and date of birth, sends message to Nigerians

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kenya announces new directive allowing visa-free to nearly all Africans, gives reason

Kenya announces new directive allowing visa-free to nearly all Africans, gives reason

Africa

6 months ago

Married woman who cheated on her husband speaks as court takes action, location announced

Married woman who cheated on her husband speaks as court takes action, location announced

Nigeria

6 months ago

NIMET predicts 3-day thunderstorms, mentions date and sends a direct message to Nigerians

NIMET predicts 3-day thunderstorms, mentions date and sends a direct message to Nigerians

Nigeria

6 months ago

Reason President Trump released women arrested under Biden for protesting at clinic emerges

Reason President Trump released women arrested under Biden for protesting at clinic emerges

US

6 months ago

352 public schools closed across 31 districts, location and reason announced

352 public schools closed across 31 districts, location and reason announced

Asia

6 months ago

Bangkok closed 352 schools due to severe air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching 108 micrograms per cubic metre. Officials also introduced free public transport.

Ekiti state government clarifies the existence of sharia court, sends a direct message to residents

Ekiti state government clarifies the existence of sharia court, sends a direct message to residents

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ekiti State Government has denied existence of a Sharia Court within its judicial structure. The Attorney-General, Dayo Apata, emphasised the state's commitment.

Health minister sends a message to Nigerians on use of bleaching soap and cream, warns

Health minister sends a message to Nigerians on use of bleaching soap and cream, warns

Nigeria

6 months ago

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, raised concerns over increasing use of skin-lightening products in Nigeria, citing health risks.

24 hospitalised as strange illness emerges in Nigerian state, reportedly causing sudden collapse

24 hospitalised as strange illness emerges in Nigerian state, reportedly causing sudden collapse

Nigeria

6 months ago

An unknown illness in Bida has hospitalised at least 24 residents, causing sudden collapse and loss of communication abilities, outbreak sparked widespread panic.

Olabisi Onabanjo University announces number of first class degree that will be awarded in 2025

Olabisi Onabanjo University announces number of first class degree that will be awarded in 2025

Education

6 months ago

Olabisi Onabanjo University is set to commence its 34th Convocation Ceremonies from January 23 to 31, 2025. The week-long events will include awarding of degrees.

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters, names all items recovered from them and location

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters, names all items recovered from them and location

Nigeria

6 months ago

EFCC arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Awka, Anambra State. Items recovered included six exotic cars, laptops, and mobile phones.

Road accident claims 15 lives, leaves 3 others injured in Kwara, details emerge

Road accident claims 15 lives, leaves 3 others injured in Kwara, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

A road accident in Kwara State claimed 15 lives and injured three others. The incident involved a trailer and a Canter truck, prompting calls for government action.

Organ harvesting case: Reason why Ike Ekweremadu is still in prison after his wife's release

Organ harvesting case: Reason why Ike Ekweremadu is still in prison after his wife's release

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ike Ekweremadu remains in prison while his wife, Beatrice, has been released after serving part of her sentence for an organ trafficking related case.

FG sends message to Nigerians over online passport portal

FG sends message to Nigerians over online passport portal

Nigeria

6 months ago

NIS announced restoration of its online passport application portal to optimal service following a system upgrade and maintenance, reaffirming its commitment.

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