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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Newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo breaks silence, shares how he heard about his selection

Newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo breaks silence, shares how he heard about his selection

Nigeria

7 months ago

After closing VOA, Trump places over 1000 workers on leave, Nigerians react

After closing VOA, Trump places over 1000 workers on leave, Nigerians react

US

7 months ago

NASA issues warning as Asteroid is predicted to smash into Moon, probability score released

NASA issues warning as Asteroid is predicted to smash into Moon, probability score released

World

7 months ago

Rejected by hospital: Lagos government breaks silence after pregnant woman, unable to Pay N500k, dies

Rejected by hospital: Lagos government breaks silence after pregnant woman, unable to Pay N500k, dies

Nigeria

7 months ago

US releases actual percentage of Nigerians denied visa in 2024, most denied country also announced

US releases actual percentage of Nigerians denied visa in 2024, most denied country also announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Massive protest erupts in US, reason and demands of protesters released

Massive protest erupts in US, reason and demands of protesters released

US

7 months ago

Trump extends deadline to save TikTok from getting banned in US, mentions number of days

Trump extends deadline to save TikTok from getting banned in US, mentions number of days

US

7 months ago

Trump extended deadline for TikTok's sale in US by 75 days to finalise a deal.The controversial proposal involves China's ByteDance retaining control of algorithm.

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location released

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location released

Nigeria

7 months ago

US-trained filmmaker was arrested by NDLEA in his Lekki hotel room for involvement in drug trafficking. The arrest followed the seizure of 33 parcels of Loud.

30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the road

30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the road

World

7 months ago

Ford recalls over 30,000 vehicles, including Ford Escape and Bronco Sport models, due to cracked fuel injectors that pose serious fire hazards to people.

Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Prominent Islamic cleric Dr Idris Abdul’aziz Dutsen Tanshi has died in Bauchi state after a prolonged illness, following medical treatment in India days ago.

Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

US

7 months ago

Trump unveiled $5 million “gold card” granting enhanced green card privileges to wealthy foreigners aboard Air Force One. Initiative revamps the EB-5 visa programme.

Trump ordered to pay Over £620,000 in legal costs after losing lawsuit

Trump ordered to pay Over £620,000 in legal costs after losing lawsuit

US

7 months ago

Trump has been ordered to pay over £620,000 in legal costs after losing a UK lawsuit. The court found his data protection claim to lack merit and filed too late.

List of 5 violations that could lead to deportation from Canada

List of 5 violations that could lead to deportation from Canada

Europe

7 months ago

Canada enforces strict policies against violations that may lead to deportation, including theft of more than $5,000, sexual assault, and drug trafficking.

Trump fires 6 top security officials after crucial White House meeting

Trump fires 6 top security officials after crucial White House meeting

US

7 months ago

Former US President Trump fired six National Security Council staffers after far-right activist Laura Loomer presented opposition research alleging disloyalty.

Lawmaker laments mounting pressure on him to deliver amidst financial struggles

Lawmaker laments mounting pressure on him to deliver amidst financial struggles

Nigeria

7 months ago

Joshua Gana's defence of his performance as a federal lawmaker amid criticism from his constituents and local PDP stakeholders. It highlights funding constraints.

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