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

Katsina state governor offers job to first class graduate supporting family by selling water

Katsina state governor offers job to first class graduate supporting family by selling water

Education

8 months ago

Governor Umo Eno sacks MD of Ibom Power over statewide blackout

Governor Umo Eno sacks MD of Ibom Power over statewide blackout

Politics

8 months ago

Lagos police arrests three suspects for stealing phones from accident victims

Lagos police arrests three suspects for stealing phones from accident victims

Nigeria

8 months ago

Graduate with first class honours from Chrisland university speaks about preparing for WAEC and JAMB

Graduate with first class honours from Chrisland university speaks about preparing for WAEC and JAMB

Education

8 months ago

After disappointing C grade, UNIUYO graduate completes degree with First Class, wins multiple awards

After disappointing C grade, UNIUYO graduate completes degree with First Class, wins multiple awards

Education

8 months ago

OAU considers waiver for extra-year students following distressing incident

OAU considers waiver for extra-year students following distressing incident

Education

8 months ago

Minister Nyesom Wike speaks on building Judges' Quarters in Abuja amid political gain allegations

Minister Nyesom Wike speaks on building Judges' Quarters in Abuja amid political gain allegations

Politics

8 months ago

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, addresses allegations of political gain, emphasizing what the construction of judges' quarters was meant for.

NCDC announces alarming rise in Lassa Fever and Meningitis cases across Nigeria

NCDC announces alarming rise in Lassa Fever and Meningitis cases across Nigeria

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 380 cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in 2024. Learn about the NCDC's efforts in disease prevention.

7 facts about Ondo state ahead of 2024 governorship election

7 facts about Ondo state ahead of 2024 governorship election

Politics

8 months ago

Discover 7 essential facts about Ondo State ahead of the 2024 governorship election. Learn about the state's rich history as voters prepare for the upcoming election

Godfrey Okoye University celebrates historic number of first-class graduates at 2024 convocation

Godfrey Okoye University celebrates historic number of first-class graduates at 2024 convocation

Education

8 months ago

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu State will celebrate its 12th convocation on November 16, 2024, awarding first-class honors to 27 students.

15-year-old Nigerian teenager scores perfect 800 on SAT Math, achieves 1580 total score

15-year-old Nigerian teenager scores perfect 800 on SAT Math, achieves 1580 total score

Education

8 months ago

15-year-old David Akiogbe from Lagos scored a perfect 800 in SAT Mathematics and 780 in Reading and Writing, achieving a total and outstanding score of 1580

Ondo 2024: 7 facts about Sola Ebiseni, Labour Party's governorship candidate

Ondo 2024: 7 facts about Sola Ebiseni, Labour Party's governorship candidate

Politics

8 months ago

Key insights about Sola Ebiseni, the Labour Party's candidate for the Ondo 2024 governorship election, from his legal and political background to his vision.

NECO confirms full payment of examiners for 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination

NECO confirms full payment of examiners for 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination

Nigeria

8 months ago

NECO confirmed that it had paid the examiners and other ad-hoc staff for their invaluable contributions to the successful conduct of the 2024 SSCE.

FG suspends 13 Nigerian students for six months over incident involving SS1 student

FG suspends 13 Nigerian students for six months over incident involving SS1 student

Education

8 months ago

Federal Ministry of Education has suspended 13 FGC Enugu students for six months for bullying an SS1 day student, it aims to ensure school safety.

LASU releases second batch matriculation list for 2024/2025 academic session

LASU releases second batch matriculation list for 2024/2025 academic session

Education

8 months ago

Lagos State University (LASU) has released the second batch matriculation list for the 2024/2025 academic session, admitted students are to follow specified steps.

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