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.

4051 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Chief of Defence Staff addresses threats from non-state actors, calls for Nigerians’ support

Chief of Defence Staff addresses threats from non-state actors, calls for Nigeri...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu aware of Nigerians' suffering, moves around Abuja at night, says Senator Kalu

Tinubu aware of Nigerians' suffering, moves around Abuja at night, says Senator...

Nigeria

7 months ago

NSA Nuhu Ribadu discloses how government's arms get into the hands of criminals

NSA Nuhu Ribadu discloses how government's arms get into the hands of criminals

Nigeria

7 months ago

Video: Heavy rainfall in Lagos leads to severe flooding, vehicles, commuters stranded

Video: Heavy rainfall in Lagos leads to severe flooding, vehicles, commuters str...

Nigeria

7 months ago

Police advise POS operators to avoid transactions above N500,000, give reason

Police advise POS operators to avoid transactions above N500,000, give reason

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos state government set to translate laws into Yoruba language, gives reason

Lagos state government set to translate laws into Yoruba language, gives reason

Nigeria

7 months ago

"This is why I dance": Governor Adeleke reacts to Davido's dad's power plant thanksgiving video

"This is why I dance": Governor Adeleke reacts to Davido's dad's power plant thanksgiving video

Nigeria

7 months ago

Governor Adeleke celebrates his brother Adedeji Adeleke's successful securing of a power plant permit, hoping the story inspires others to persist in challenges.

Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno completes PhD degree, dedicates it to late wife: "She's smiling down"

Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno completes PhD degree, dedicates it to late wife: "She's smiling down"

Education

7 months ago

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State successfully defends his Doctoral Degree in Public Administration from the University of Uyo, dedicates it to late wife.

Bishop Aremu affirms loyalty to Living Faith Church: No plans to start his Ministry after retirement

Bishop Aremu affirms loyalty to Living Faith Church: No plans to start his Ministry after retirement

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bishop Thomas Aremu, a founding member of Living Faith Church, has confirmed he has no plans whatsoever to start his own ministry after retirement.

Economic hardship: Nigerian governor launches major rice sale at 55% discount

Economic hardship: Nigerian governor launches major rice sale at 55% discount

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Sokoto State government begins sale of rice and other essential foodstuffs at a 55 percent discount to help ease the economic burden on its citizens.

UNICEF report: Only 9% of Bauchi’s schoolchildren can read, Emirs react

UNICEF report: Only 9% of Bauchi’s schoolchildren can read, Emirs react

Education

7 months ago

UNICEF reports only 9% of Bauchi children aged 7-14 have foundational reading skills, sparking concern from state's emirs. The education crisis calls for reforms.

“Right to choose”: Britain set to legalise assisted dying, Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs in

“Right to choose”: Britain set to legalise assisted dying, Prime Minister Keir Starmer weighs in

Europe

7 months ago

The UK is considering a bill to legalize assisted dying, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer supporting the right to choose. Labour MP will introduce the bill.

Over 1,600 PhD and MSc students nationwide compete for PTDF scholarships

Over 1,600 PhD and MSc students nationwide compete for PTDF scholarships

Education

7 months ago

Over 1,600 postgraduate students from across Nigeria are competing for the prestigious Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) scholarship in 2024.

PhD holder joins Katsina youths in 10-day leatherworks skills training

PhD holder joins Katsina youths in 10-day leatherworks skills training

Nigeria

7 months ago

A PhD holder from Katsina University, Dr. Sani Suleiman, joins local youths in a 10-day leatherworks training organized by the Katsina State Development Fund.

NNPC boss Mele Kyari mourns late daughter Fatima: "I look forward to meeting her in Jannah"

NNPC boss Mele Kyari mourns late daughter Fatima: "I look forward to meeting her in Jannah"

Nigeria

7 months ago

NNPC's Mele Kyari shares a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter Fatima, reflecting on her ability to touch lives despite her physical challenges.

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