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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Akwa Ibom launches investigation into boarding facilities after viral video shows unpalatable meals

Akwa Ibom launches investigation into boarding facilities after viral video shows unpalatable meals

Nigeria

8 months ago

BREAKING: Heavy protest rocks Osogbo, Osun State, reason emerges

BREAKING: Heavy protest rocks Osogbo, Osun State, reason emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

65-year-old woman dies after being pushed by neighbour

65-year-old woman dies after being pushed by neighbour

Nigeria

8 months ago

Guinness Records: World’s tallest and shortest women meet for the first time in London

Guinness Records: World’s tallest and shortest women meet for the first time in London

Europe

8 months ago

First class graduate from Veritas University who completed his degree with CGPA of 4.71 speaks

First class graduate from Veritas University who completed his degree with CGPA of 4.71 speaks

Education

8 months ago

Lagos state taskforce dislodges traders, confiscates illegal goods at Ikotun BRT bus station

Lagos state taskforce dislodges traders, confiscates illegal goods at Ikotun BRT bus station

Nigeria

8 months ago

EFCC arraigns REA Director for criminal diversion of funds totaling N223 Million

EFCC arraigns REA Director for criminal diversion of funds totaling N223 Million

Nigeria

8 months ago

EFCC has arraigned Suleiman Garba Bulkwang, Director at the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, for fraud and money laundering totaling N223,412,909.

House of Representatives Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill, Sponsors Vow to Continue Advocacy

House of Representatives Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill, Sponsors Vow to Continue Advocacy

Politics

8 months ago

House of Rep has rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for Nigeria’s presidency. Lead sponsor Ikenga Ugochinyere vows to continue advocacy for the bill.

Former Senator appeals for compassionate approach to fake degree holders from Benin Republic

Former Senator appeals for compassionate approach to fake degree holders from Benin Republic

Education

8 months ago

Following FG's termination of employees with fake certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, former Senator Shehu Sani calls for reconsideration and support.

Federal University Gusau disowns sacked UNIZIK vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh

Federal University Gusau disowns sacked UNIZIK vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh

Education

8 months ago

The Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS), has disowned Bernard Odoh, the sacked Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, citing fraudulent claims about his professorship.

Simon Ekpa: Presidential spokesman addresses IPOB separatist case, mentions Tinubu

Simon Ekpa: Presidential spokesman addresses IPOB separatist case, mentions Tinubu

Nigeria

8 months ago

Simon Ekpa's arrest in Finland has led to plans of extradition from the Nigerian government, and how President Tinubu may be involved in addressing case.

Mike Adenuga: How FG sold Glo's license to Nigerian billionaire after starting life as a petty trader

Mike Adenuga: How FG sold Glo's license to Nigerian billionaire after starting life as a petty trader

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga began his early hustles as a taxi driver but acquired Globacom from FG in Nigeria which rivalled MTN and became the second largest.

Apply with SSCE: Wigwe University announces 10 new jobs in 2024

Apply with SSCE: Wigwe University announces 10 new jobs in 2024

Education

8 months ago

Full list of available jobs at Wigwe University for 2024, including positions for Assistant Research Director, College Secretaries, and Medical Doctor.

Elizade University's best graduating law student who bagged first class breaks silence

Elizade University's best graduating law student who bagged first class breaks silence

Education

8 months ago

Akintan Vivian Oyindamola, a first-class graduate and best graduating law student from Elizade University, speaks about her journey to academic excellence.

Security operatives in Anambra mistaken each other for IPOB gunmen, exchange fire

Security operatives in Anambra mistaken each other for IPOB gunmen, exchange fire

Politics

8 months ago

Misunderstanding led to a gun duel between security operatives in Nnewi, Anambra State, resulting in injuries and vehicle damage. The police clarified the incident.

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