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.

4877 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Anambra state governor condemns native doctors making charms for young people

Anambra state governor condemns native doctors making charms for young people

Nigeria

8 months ago

15 people injured after bomb testing session mistakenly lands on people’s homes and church

15 people injured after bomb testing session mistakenly lands on people’s homes and church

Asia

8 months ago

Resignation of Pope Francis gains momentum amidst his critical health challenges in hospital

Resignation of Pope Francis gains momentum amidst his critical health challenges in hospital

World

8 months ago

Lawmaker thrown out of chamber for antagonizing President Trump during his visit

Lawmaker thrown out of chamber for antagonizing President Trump during his visit

US

8 months ago

UNIMAID announces adjustment to its working hours because of Ramadan, briefs staff

UNIMAID announces adjustment to its working hours because of Ramadan, briefs staff

Nigeria

8 months ago

After fraudulently collecting billions from many old people, Nigerian man in US pleads guilty

After fraudulently collecting billions from many old people, Nigerian man in US pleads guilty

Nigeria

8 months ago

US President Trump announces plans to cut funding for some universities, gives reason

US President Trump announces plans to cut funding for some universities, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

US President Donald Trump announced plans to cut funding for universities allowing "illegal" protests and to deport foreign students who participate.

16 burnt to death in road crash, location announced

16 burnt to death in road crash, location announced

Nigeria

8 months ago

A tragic road accident in Ogun resulted in the deaths of at least 16 passengers and left three others injured after a vehicle carrying filled gas cylinder exploded.

Ramadan 2025: List of activities that Muslims are allowed or encouraged to engage in during fasting

Ramadan 2025: List of activities that Muslims are allowed or encouraged to engage in during fasting

Nigeria

8 months ago

Discover the top ten recommended activities for Muslims during Ramadan 2025 to maximize blessings and foster community bonds according to many Islamic scholars.

Lagos confirms ban on flogging in school, mentions how to punish students

Lagos confirms ban on flogging in school, mentions how to punish students

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Lagos State Government reaffirms its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, highlighting counselling as an effective corrective measure.

Everything to know about Pope Francis’ recent illness after suffering another respiratory failure

Everything to know about Pope Francis’ recent illness after suffering another respiratory failure

World

8 months ago

Pope Francis, 88, has been hospitalised with acute respiratory failure since February 14. Despite his health challenges, he continues to work from his hospital.

Hisbah arrests 20 muslims for eating in public during Ramadan, speaks on next action

Hisbah arrests 20 muslims for eating in public during Ramadan, speaks on next action

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Kano State Hisbah Board recently arrested 20 Muslims for eating in public during Ramadan and apprehended five others for selling food during fasting hours.

FG approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

FG approves provisional licenses for 11 new private universities

Nigeria

8 months ago

The federal government of Nigeria approved provisional licences for eleven new private universities, further expanding the country's higher education sector.

Canada lists kinds of people eligible for its permanent entry visa, gives reason

Canada lists kinds of people eligible for its permanent entry visa, gives reason

World

8 months ago

Express Entry serves as Canada's premier application management system for individuals seeking permanent residency through the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Members shut down church over petition against pastor, location announced

Members shut down church over petition against pastor, location announced

Nigeria

8 months ago

Youths of Assemblies of God Church, Zion Family in Imo State, protested a petition against their pastor by locking out everyone and sealing the church premises.

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