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.

4396 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Microbiology graduate bags first class degree from UNILAG, speaks about his achievement

Microbiology graduate bags first class degree from UNILAG, speaks about his achievement

Education

7 months ago

Electricity to be stopped for 4 hours in parts of Ondo and Edo state, reason emerges

Electricity to be stopped for 4 hours in parts of Ondo and Edo state, reason emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

21-year-old Nigerian man who returned from America leads robbery, kills Uber driver, name announced

21-year-old Nigerian man who returned from America leads robbery, kills Uber driver, name announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Brilliant young lady who has worked with MTN, UNILEVER, and UNICEF speaks about her achievement

Brilliant young lady who has worked with MTN, UNILEVER, and UNICEF speaks about her achievement

Education

7 months ago

Nigerian pastor builds free school, shows the classroom as it takes shape, mentions location

Nigerian pastor builds free school, shows the classroom as it takes shape, mentions location

Nigeria

7 months ago

Three men land in trouble for allegedly luring and killing Facebook lover in Lagos

Three men land in trouble for allegedly luring and killing Facebook lover in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

Boko Haram terrorists kill two brothers, set many houses ablaze, location announced

Boko Haram terrorists kill two brothers, set many houses ablaze, location announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Boko Haram terrorists attacked a village, killing two brothers and razing a church. The incident coincided with another attack by Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State.

Airplane crashes, kills three people, location announced

Airplane crashes, kills three people, location announced

Africa

7 months ago

An aircraft crash-landed in Malindi County, Kenya, killing three people on the ground. The incident has raised concerns about safety measures around Malindi Airport.

Los Angeles: 16 deaths recorded, 35,000 people without electricity after deadly wildfire

Los Angeles: 16 deaths recorded, 35,000 people without electricity after deadly wildfire

US

7 months ago

Nearly 35,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles are without power as wildfires, including Eaton fires, continue to spread, prompting Red Flag Warnings.

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill three Telecom workers, location announced

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists kill three Telecom workers, location announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Suspected Lakurawa gunmen killed two Airtel workers and a resident in Kebbi State during a surveillance mask installation, military pledges to flush out the group.

NDLEA gives update on number of arrests made, seized items in nationwide operation

NDLEA gives update on number of arrests made, seized items in nationwide operation

Nigeria

7 months ago

NDLEA intercepted 2,217.6kg of skunk in Abuja, seized vehicles, and arrested suspects in multiple operations, the agency continues its War Against Drug Abuse.

Congolese government executes 102 men, 70 more set to be executed, gives reason

Congolese government executes 102 men, 70 more set to be executed, gives reason

Africa

7 months ago

Congolese government has executed 102 men, with 70 more set for execution, sparking divisive reactions, the death penalty was reintroduced to combat urban crime.

Video: How Ibom Air saved passenger from lynching by other passsengers, losing millions

Video: How Ibom Air saved passenger from lynching by other passsengers, losing millions

Nigeria

7 months ago

An Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja was disrupted by an passenger, causing significant delays and financial losses. The timely intervention saved her.

“How I was invited to USA Presidential Inauguration prayer”: Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey breaks silence

“How I was invited to USA Presidential Inauguration prayer”: Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey breaks silence

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian Pastor Nathaniel Bassey shares the inspiring story of how he was divinely invited to the USA Presidential Inauguration Prayer by Reverend Tanna.

Families, communities mourn as 22 stampede victims are buried, location announced

Families, communities mourn as 22 stampede victims are buried, location announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ralph Okafor addressed Okija community, urging families of the 22 stampede victims to find hope and resilience. Ernest Obiejesi pledged to prevent future tragedies.

Basit Jamiu