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.

4281 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Severe flooding in Malaysia displaces over 122,000 and claims three lives

Severe flooding in Malaysia displaces over 122,000 and claims three lives

Asia

7 months ago

Over 100 missing as boat capsizes on River Niger, eight confirmed dead

Over 100 missing as boat capsizes on River Niger, eight confirmed dead

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal government disburses over N1.2 billion to Delta state beneficiaries

Federal government disburses over N1.2 billion to Delta state beneficiaries

Nigeria

7 months ago

Governor Ododo mourns Kogi boat accident victims, calls for waterway safety measures

Governor Ododo mourns Kogi boat accident victims, calls for waterway safety measures

Nigeria

7 months ago

Herbalist severely injured while testing his 'bulletproof' charm on himself

Herbalist severely injured while testing his 'bulletproof' charm on himself

Nigeria

7 months ago

Idumota market fire: Traders count losses after devastating blaze

Idumota market fire: Traders count losses after devastating blaze

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kwara state investigates alleged assault on female corps member

Kwara state investigates alleged assault on female corps member

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kwara State Government is investigating an alleged assault on a female NYSC member by teachers at Government Day Secondary School, Ilorin, incident sparked outrage.

Peter Obi to deliver convocation lecture at American University of Nigeria

Peter Obi to deliver convocation lecture at American University of Nigeria

Nigeria

7 months ago

Peter Obi will deliver the convocation lecture at the American University of Nigeria's 20th anniversary. The event will also honor founder Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

ASUU declares indefinite strike at a state university in Nigeria, gives reason

ASUU declares indefinite strike at a state university in Nigeria, gives reason

Education

7 months ago

ASUU at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State declares an indefinite strike over the absence of pension schemes, poor working conditions, and unpaid allowances.

Baltasar Engonga: Who ordered the release of videos from Equatorial Guinea man’s laptop?

Baltasar Engonga: Who ordered the release of videos from Equatorial Guinea man’s laptop?

Nigeria

7 months ago

Baltasar Engonga's videos were leaked, raising questions of political intrigue and the true victims' silent suffering. Explore nuanced layers of the scandal.

“Selling oil is not like cement or sugar”: Femi Fani-Kayode praises NNPC for revival of PH refinery

“Selling oil is not like cement or sugar”: Femi Fani-Kayode praises NNPC for revival of PH refinery

Politics

7 months ago

Femi Fani-Kayode praises revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, crediting President Tinubu and NNPC for this significant achievement in Nigeria's petroleum sector.

Lagos state begins trial of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye for alleged sexual molestation

Lagos state begins trial of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye for alleged sexual molestation

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos government has begun the trial of Olufemi Olaleye, accused of sexually molesting his wife's 16-year-old niece. The case, involving charges of child defilement.

FUOYE vice chancellor Fasina cleared of harassment and misconduct claims

FUOYE vice chancellor Fasina cleared of harassment and misconduct claims

Education

7 months ago

Abdulkadir called on security agencies and relevant authorities to investigate sources of these claims and hold those responsible for spreading false information.

Northern Senators hold closed-door meeting after tax reform bills passed second reading

Northern Senators hold closed-door meeting after tax reform bills passed second reading

Politics

7 months ago

Northern Senators held a closed-door meeting following the passage of the Tax Reform Bills for a second reading. Stakeholders will be invited for a public hearing.

UBA: Full list of National Essay Competition in Nigeria winners since its inception in 2011

UBA: Full list of National Essay Competition in Nigeria winners since its inception in 2011

Education

7 months ago

Full list of winners of National Essay Competition for Nigerian secondary school students. Organized by UBA Foundation, this annual event promotes reading culture.

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