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

Author's articles

Biochemistry graduate announced overall best-graduating student at Lagos State University

Biochemistry graduate announced overall best-graduating student at Lagos State University

Nigeria

7 months ago

Elon Musk reportedly about to leave Trump’s government, reason announced

Elon Musk reportedly about to leave Trump’s government, reason announced

US

7 months ago

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

Nigeria

7 months ago

Court rules on confiscated $20,000 from US-bound traveller caught in Nigerian airport

Court rules on confiscated $20,000 from US-bound traveller caught in Nigerian airport

Nigeria

7 months ago

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

Nigeria

7 months ago

Newly appointed NNPC CEO mentions two things many people don’t know about him

Newly appointed NNPC CEO mentions two things many people don’t know about him

Nigeria

7 months ago

Flight attendant explains reason they sit on their hands during plane take-off and landing

Flight attendant explains reason they sit on their hands during plane take-off and landing

World

7 months ago

Flight attendants follow unique protocols during flights, such as shorthand communication and specialized seating positions during take-off and landing.

Why British boarding schools are eager to open in Nigeria and the benefits attached to it

Why British boarding schools are eager to open in Nigeria and the benefits attached to it

Education

7 months ago

British boarding schools are establishing campuses in Nigeria, offering internationally recognised education tailored to local and cultural needs.

Newly appointed NNPC head after Kyari shares how a contracted staff drowned and died

Newly appointed NNPC head after Kyari shares how a contracted staff drowned and died

Nigeria

7 months ago

Newly appointed NNPC head shared insights into early career challenges, including the tragic drowning of a contracted staff member during oil exploration operations.

Is it possible for Trump to serve third term as US president?

Is it possible for Trump to serve third term as US president?

US

7 months ago

Trump has sparked debate by discussing possibility of serving third term as US president, despite constitutional limitations. Conversation has led to legal analysis.

Scientist releases recorded sound of Shark for the first time, snaps and clicks of teeth heard

Scientist releases recorded sound of Shark for the first time, snaps and clicks of teeth heard

World

7 months ago

Scientists discovered sharks can produce clicking sounds by snapping their teeth, challenging traditional views of sharks as silent predators, opens possibilities.

Israel ranked ‘happier’ than United States on global happiness report despite being war-torn country

Israel ranked ‘happier’ than United States on global happiness report despite being war-torn country

Nigeria

7 months ago

2025 World Happiness Report ranked Israel higher than the US, which dropped to its lowest position. The report highlighted social factors like isolation and others.

Pastor Adeboye renames RCCG church chapter, its new name finally released

Pastor Adeboye renames RCCG church chapter, its new name finally released

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor E. A. Adeboye renamed the RCCG Apapa Family, following divine instruction received during a visit to Trinity Towers, marking a milestone in church.

Trump responds when asked to define who is a woman, draws laughter after his definition

Trump responds when asked to define who is a woman, draws laughter after his definition

US

7 months ago

Trump defined a woman during a press conference, sparking laughter and addressing gender ideology issues. He criticised transgender athletes competing in sports.

Trump opens up on who he thinks killed JFK after releasing assassination investigation files

Trump opens up on who he thinks killed JFK after releasing assassination investigation files

US

7 months ago

President Trump reaffirmed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in John F. Kennedy's assassination while suggesting the possibility of external assistance.

Basit Jamiu