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.

4067 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirms FG's efforts to reach out to Kemi Badenoch with no response

Abike Dabiri-Erewa confirms FG's efforts to reach out to Kemi Badenoch with no...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Baltasar Engonga: Millie Odiambo and Kenyan parliament react to videos from Equatorial Guinea

Baltasar Engonga: Millie Odiambo and Kenyan parliament react to videos from...

Nigeria

7 months ago

FULL LIST: Taoreed Lagbaja and 2 Nigerian Chiefs of Army Staff who died in office

FULL LIST: Taoreed Lagbaja and 2 Nigerian Chiefs of Army Staff who died in...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Elon Musk reacts to Donald Trump's victory, hails "mandate for change" after election win

Elon Musk reacts to Donald Trump's victory, hails "mandate for change" after...

US

7 months ago

US election results: Netanyahu and Zelensky congratulate Donald Trump on historic presidential win

US election results: Netanyahu and Zelensky congratulate Donald Trump on...

US

7 months ago

Who is winning the US election right now: Harris wins Virginia, Trump leads with 266 electoral votes

Who is winning the US election right now: Harris wins Virginia, Trump leads with...

US

7 months ago

Despite challenges, Anambra law graduate completes her degree with first class, breaks silence

Despite challenges, Anambra law graduate completes her degree with first class, breaks silence

Education

7 months ago

Precious Mmesoma Onuchukwu, a 23-year-old from Anambra overcame her challenges to achieve a first-class law degree while banking on her resilience and studying.

Father confirms the rescue of his six-month-old baby who went missing 5 weeks ago

Father confirms the rescue of his six-month-old baby who went missing 5 weeks ago

Nigeria

7 months ago

A six-month-old baby kidnapped has been rescued by the Police, resulting in the arrest of six suspects. The prime suspect sold the baby for N3.6 million.

Minors arraigned over #EndBadGovernance protest meet vice-president Shettima at presidential villa

Minors arraigned over #EndBadGovernance protest meet vice-president Shettima at presidential villa

Nigeria

7 months ago

Minors who were arraigned for treason during the #EndBadGovernance protest meet Shettima at the presidential villa following President Tinubu's directive.

Trump demands immediate election results amidst allegations of fraud

Trump demands immediate election results amidst allegations of fraud

US

7 months ago

Donald Trump insists on an election night result, despite the likelihood of delays due to postal votes, he continues to stir sentiment on electoral fraud.

University of Lagos celebrates ministerial appointments of distinguished alumni by President Tinubu

University of Lagos celebrates ministerial appointments of distinguished alumni by President Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrates the ministerial appointments of alumni Tunji Alausa and Jumoke Oduwole to the Federal Executive Council.

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea government suspend all officials seen in over 400 videos

Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea government suspend all officials seen in over 400 videos

Nigeria

7 months ago

The government of Equatorial Guinea has suspended officials implicated in over 400 sex tapes involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga which sparked outrage.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures safety of Nigerians in Libya after CAF ruling

Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures safety of Nigerians in Libya after CAF ruling

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms its commitment to protecting Nigerians in Libya following a CAF ruling against Libyan for mistreatment of the Nigerian team.

Why US federal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Why US federal elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

US

7 months ago

Discover why US federal elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Learn about the historical context and modern challenges of this date.

'Mistina Orobo' breaks silence: Former killer turned pastor, claimed he killed over 70 women

'Mistina Orobo' breaks silence: Former killer turned pastor, claimed he killed over 70 women

Nigeria

7 months ago

A man known as 'Mistina Orobo' confessed to killing over 70 women for ritual purposes in Ibadan, he detailed his years as an assassin and his path to redemption.

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