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.

4871 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

Obama reacts after Trump gives two conditions to Harvard university for continuous federal funding

US

6 months ago

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Plateau community buries 51 killed in fresh attack, family members cry and mourn

Nigeria

6 months ago

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

Light plane crash kills pilot at White Cliffs, authorities confirm

World

6 months ago

After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

After being cleared of sexual harassment, FUOYE VC proceeds on 6-month leave

Education

6 months ago

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

After serving for 16 years, Rivers Chief Magistrate resigns over ‘military leadership’ in state

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigerian army raises concerns over poor enlistment rates among youths in south-east

Nigeria

6 months ago

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

AI technology shows ‘true face of Jesus’ based on the Shroud of Turin

World

6 months ago

An AI video, based on the Shroud of Turin, revealed a lifelike image of Jesus, sparking debate about his historical appearance and the artifact's authenticity.

Soyinka calls for reversal of ban on Eedris’ song, predicts what may happen to Tinubu’s government

Soyinka calls for reversal of ban on Eedris’ song, predicts what may happen to Tinubu’s government

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has condemned the censorship of Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, urging the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation to reverse its ban.

US court reportedly directs FBI and anti-drug agency to release Tinubu’s investigation records

US court reportedly directs FBI and anti-drug agency to release Tinubu’s investigation records

Politics

6 months ago

US court ordered the release of confidential records related to a 1990s investigation involving Tinubu. The ruling highlights alleged links to drug trafficking.

Small plane crashes, killing all 6 people on a trip for holiday celebration

Small plane crashes, killing all 6 people on a trip for holiday celebration

US

6 months ago

A small plane crash in upstate New York tragically claimed six lives during a holiday trip. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause.

Trump's health report released after visit to hospital for medical checkup

Trump's health report released after visit to hospital for medical checkup

US

6 months ago

Trump’s five-hour examination at Walter Reed hospital seeks to confirm his health with no lasting effects from last year’s assassination attempt.

Trump removes Obama’s white house picture, replaces it with his own

Trump removes Obama’s white house picture, replaces it with his own

US

6 months ago

The White House hung a painting of Donald Trump depicting an assassination attempt, replacing Barack Obama’s portrait in the State Floor foyer of Oval office.

ECOWAS court declares Kano state’s blasphemy laws in violation of international human rights

ECOWAS court declares Kano state’s blasphemy laws in violation of international human rights

Nigeria

6 months ago

ECOWAS Court ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violated international human rights obligations, deeming key provisions incompatible with freedom of expression.

Small plane crashes on car, erupts fire, leads to deaths and injuries

Small plane crashes on car, erupts fire, leads to deaths and injuries

US

6 months ago

A small plane crashed near an airport, killing three people onboard and injuring one person in a car nearby. The fiery accident triggered road and railroad closures.

Organ harvesting: How Ekweremadu could have avoided jail

Organ harvesting: How Ekweremadu could have avoided jail

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ike Ekweremadu’s organ trafficking case under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act highlights missed legal alternatives that could have prevented his jail sentence.

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