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

Author's articles

Senator Abaribe denies National Assembly approval for new presidential jet

Senator Abaribe denies National Assembly approval for new presidential jet

Politics

7 months ago

Nigerians react as Tinubu sends birthday message to Atiku

Nigerians react as Tinubu sends birthday message to Atiku

Politics

7 months ago

Uju Kennedy: Former minister returns to court after sack by Tinubu, video trends

Uju Kennedy: Former minister returns to court after sack by Tinubu, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

NNPC Fuel: Former Presidential Aspirant Speaks on Port Harcourt Refinery Commencement

NNPC Fuel: Former Presidential Aspirant Speaks on Port Harcourt Refinery Commencement

Nigeria

8 months ago

NNPC: Nigerians react to commencement of crude oil processing at Port Harcourt refinery

NNPC: Nigerians react to commencement of crude oil processing at Port Harcourt refinery

Nigeria

8 months ago

Yahoo boys: Two Nigerians sentenced to 30 years combined for $3.5 million fraud in the United States

Yahoo boys: Two Nigerians sentenced to 30 years combined for $3.5 million fraud in the United States

Nigeria

8 months ago

Yahoo boys: American woman shares experience with Nigerian romance scammers

Yahoo boys: American woman shares experience with Nigerian romance scammers

Nigeria

8 months ago

An American woman shares her experience of being duped by Nigerian romance scammers, known as "Yahoo boys," despite her admiration for Nigerian men.

Driver narrowly escapes death as 40-foot container crushes car in Lagos

Driver narrowly escapes death as 40-foot container crushes car in Lagos

Nigeria

8 months ago

A driver narrowly survived a 40-foot container crash in Lagos, thanks to swift emergency response by LASTMA, FRSC, and LASEMA. Learn about the incident.

Bishop Kukah mentions 2 Nigerian leaders who found themselves in power by accident

Bishop Kukah mentions 2 Nigerian leaders who found themselves in power by accident

Nigeria

8 months ago

Bishop Matthew Kukah, criticizes Nigerian leadership, describing past and present leaders as unprepared and accidental, he calls for knowledge-based governance.

NYSC shares important tips for deployed prospective corps members

NYSC shares important tips for deployed prospective corps members

Nigeria

8 months ago

NYSC has released important guidelines for the 2024 Batch 'C' Stream 1 Prospective Corps Members, advising and outlining necessary steps for a smooth registration.

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, killing one and injuring two

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, killing one and injuring two

Nigeria

8 months ago

A DHL cargo plane crashed near Vilnius Airport on Nov. 25, leaving one crew member dead and two injured. The Boeing 737 struck a house during landing.

NYSC: National Youth Service Corps releases 2024 batch 'C' stream 1 deployment

NYSC: National Youth Service Corps releases 2024 batch 'C' stream 1 deployment

Nigeria

8 months ago

NYSS has released the deployment details for the 2024 Batch 'C' Stream 1. Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to print and sign the Addendum.

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s aide speaks on what happened to those who burnt houses during #EndSARS

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s aide speaks on what happened to those who burnt houses during #EndSARS

Politics

8 months ago

An aide to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed shocking details about the arson on TVC during the #EndSARS protest, stating what happened.

Illegal refining sites: Nigerian army takes action on 34 of them, speaks afterwards

Illegal refining sites: Nigerian army takes action on 34 of them, speaks afterwards

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian Army's 6 Division has destroyed 34 illegal refining sites, arrested eleven suspected oil thieves, and seized over 80,650 litres of stolen products.

13 killed in Benue as suspected herdsmen attack Azege settlement, leaving trail of destruction

13 killed in Benue as suspected herdsmen attack Azege settlement, leaving trail of destruction

Nigeria

8 months ago

Police and security agencies are currently investigating the attack and searching for the perpetrators. The community is calling for increased security measures.

Basit Jamiu