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

Author's articles

“How bringing ladies to my Barracks’ room almost got me into trouble as young soldier” -IBB

“How bringing ladies to my Barracks’ room almost got me into trouble as young soldier” -IBB

Nigeria

8 months ago

“I may not survive this time”: Pope tells trusted aides before he was rushed to hospital

“I may not survive this time”: Pope tells trusted aides before he was rushed to hospital

World

8 months ago

Thieves get into palace, steal gold toilet worth over N5 billion, location announced

Thieves get into palace, steal gold toilet worth over N5 billion, location announced

World

8 months ago

“Why Nigeria joined Organisation of Islamic Countries during my regime” – IBB opens up

“Why Nigeria joined Organisation of Islamic Countries during my regime” – IBB opens up

Nigeria

8 months ago

IBB shares his father’s job and the exact time his parents divorced

IBB shares his father’s job and the exact time his parents divorced

Nigeria

8 months ago

After 7 military coups in Africa since 2020, IBB shares how to stop coups anywhere in the world

After 7 military coups in Africa since 2020, IBB shares how to stop coups anywhere in the world

Nigeria

8 months ago

Most USAID staff sacked as President Trump makes move to cut US expenses

Most USAID staff sacked as President Trump makes move to cut US expenses

US

8 months ago

The Trump administration placed most USAID employees on administrative leave from midnight on February 22 and laid off hundreds more amidst executive orders.

IBB shares what he did when he saw a wounded soldier during Biafran war

IBB shares what he did when he saw a wounded soldier during Biafran war

Nigeria

8 months ago

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has shared a courageous moment from the Biafra War when he saved a fellow soldier wounded in Biafra battle.

Nine people confirmed dead after road accident, location announced

Nine people confirmed dead after road accident, location announced

Nigeria

8 months ago

A devastating crash occurred in the early hours of February 24, the incident, reported at approximately 5:30 am, involved a Toyota bus and a stationary truck.

Actual message from Trump and Elon Musk to federal workers that got people talking released

Actual message from Trump and Elon Musk to federal workers that got people talking released

US

8 months ago

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's recent email request for federal employees to report their weekly tasks has caused shockwaves among the federal workforce.

“Why I changed my name to Babangida”: IBB shares particular moment he made the decision

“Why I changed my name to Babangida”: IBB shares particular moment he made the decision

Nigeria

8 months ago

IBB explained why he changed his name to include Babangida, he shared that the decision was made due to frequent inquiries from colleagues about his name.

How Nigeria appeared to have two presidents before Abacha and Babangida fell apart

How Nigeria appeared to have two presidents before Abacha and Babangida fell apart

Nigeria

8 months ago

Late Nigerian military historian documented the power struggle between Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha in the wake of the foiled Gideon Orkar coup of 1990.

IBB mentions his main reason for overthrowing Buhari in 1985 even though he was his Chief of Staff

IBB mentions his main reason for overthrowing Buhari in 1985 even though he was his Chief of Staff

Nigeria

8 months ago

IBB revealed in his autobiography, A Journey In Service, that he overthrew the Muhammadu Buhari regime due to dissatisfaction with its policies and leadership.

IBB opens up on how he married his wife from Delta state, converted her to Islam

IBB opens up on how he married his wife from Delta state, converted her to Islam

Nigeria

8 months ago

IBB recounted how he met and married his late wife, Maryam, in his autobiography,. Babangida shared details of their first meeting and his proposal.

Father of late Access Bank CEO challenges court ruling over his son’s estate, gives reason

Father of late Access Bank CEO challenges court ruling over his son’s estate, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

An appeal has been filed challenging a ruling by Lagos State High Court in the legal dispute over the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe arguing that the judge erred.

Basit Jamiu