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.

4797 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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President Trump ignored as Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced

President Trump ignored as Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced

World

18 days ago

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

World

18 days ago

Joash Amupitan: 10 key facts about new INEC chairman after Tinubu’s appointment

Joash Amupitan: 10 key facts about new INEC chairman after Tinubu’s appointment

Politics

18 days ago

Council of State: Obasanjo, 2 others absent as Tinubu gets approval for new INEC chairman

Council of State: Obasanjo, 2 others absent as Tinubu gets approval for new INEC chairman

Politics

18 days ago

Joash Amupitan: List of council of state members eligible to approve appointment of INEC chairman

Joash Amupitan: List of council of state members eligible to approve appointment of INEC chairman

Politics

18 days ago

2026 THE ranking: Full list of top 10 best universities in Nigeria

2026 THE ranking: Full list of top 10 best universities in Nigeria

Education

18 days ago

Why court ordered arrest of former INEC chairman Yakubu

Why court ordered arrest of former INEC chairman Yakubu

Politics

18 days ago

A Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State orders arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over failure to reinstate Action Alliance officers.

Ramaphosa picks defence minister as acting South Africa president, gives reason

Ramaphosa picks defence minister as acting South Africa president, gives reason

World

19 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Defence Minister Angie Motshekga as Acting President while abroad, ensuring leadership continuity in South Africa.

May Agbamuche-Mbu: Why acting INEC chairman was selected to lead by Yakubu

May Agbamuche-Mbu: Why acting INEC chairman was selected to lead by Yakubu

Politics

19 days ago

Professor Yakubu hands over INEC leadership to May Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chairman, sparking calls for transparency in appointing a permanent successor.

2025 rankings: Top 11 countries with largest Christian population

2025 rankings: Top 11 countries with largest Christian population

World

19 days ago

Discover the top 11 countries with the largest Christian populations in 2025, from the U.S. to Africa, based on global data and demographic trends.

Tinubu’s chief of staff announces opportunity for youth, mentions how to apply

Tinubu’s chief of staff announces opportunity for youth, mentions how to apply

Nigeria

19 days ago

Tinubu’s Chief of Staff announces new opportunity for Nigerian youth, sharing details on how to apply and benefit from the empowerment initiative.

Argentine authorities arrest Nigerian national in landmark INTERPOL red notice case

Argentine authorities arrest Nigerian national in landmark INTERPOL red notice case

Nigeria

19 days ago

Argentine police arrest Nigerian fugitive Ikechukwu N. in INTERPOL-led cybercrime sting targeting romance scams and asset recovery all over the world.

Revoking passport: Senate approves tough penalty for Nigerians jailed abroad

Revoking passport: Senate approves tough penalty for Nigerians jailed abroad

Politics

20 days ago

Nigeria’s Senate advances bill to revoke passports of citizens convicted abroad for 10 years, aiming to restore global reputation and deter overseas crime.

EFCC probes national hajj commission chairman over alleged N50 billion pilgrimage scandal

EFCC probes national hajj commission chairman over alleged N50 billion pilgrimage scandal

Nigeria

20 days ago

EFCC investigates NAHCON Chairman Prof. Saleh Usman over alleged N50bn Hajj fund misappropriation; Presidency revokes Villa clearance amid probe.

Medical helicopter crash on freeway leaves three critically injured

Medical helicopter crash on freeway leaves three critically injured

World

20 days ago

A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento, critically injuring three crew members. Civilians and firefighters rescued one trapped victim.

Basit Jamiu