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.

4067 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

UK Visa: Nigerians defend their English language skills after Briton’s controversial claim

UK Visa: Nigerians defend their English language skills after Briton’s...

Nigeria

24 days ago

FG finally receives findings of investigation on what killed Herbert Wigwe from US government

FG finally receives findings of investigation on what killed Herbert Wigwe...

Nigeria

24 days ago

Tinubu told to repay MKO Abiola’s debt, actual amount mentioned for the first time

Tinubu told to repay MKO Abiola’s debt, actual amount mentioned for the first...

Nigeria

24 days ago

Operation at airport temporary suspended after bomb alert, runway closed

Operation at airport temporary suspended after bomb alert, runway closed

World

24 days ago

Man finally freed after serving 37 years in prison for crime he did not commit

Man finally freed after serving 37 years in prison for crime he did not commit

World

25 days ago

Remains of Saint Teresa of Jesus found after 400 years, displayed publicly for the first time

Remains of Saint Teresa of Jesus found after 400 years, displayed publicly for...

World

25 days ago

UK government reduces graduate route for Nigeria, other countries, sponsors under scrutiny

UK government reduces graduate route for Nigeria, other countries, sponsors under scrutiny

World

25 days ago

UK reduced the Graduate Route visa to 18 months, tightened asylum rules, and expanded deportation powers to curb abuse and restore public confidence in immigration.

University in Kano closes female hostels, lists 5 reasons

University in Kano closes female hostels, lists 5 reasons

Nigeria

25 days ago

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has closed Al-Ansar Indabo female hostels in Kano, citing safety concerns, rule violations, and poor conditions.

Redeemer’s University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees in 2025, mentions amount

Redeemer’s University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees in 2025, mentions amount

Education

25 days ago

Redeemer’s University unveils 2025 tuition fees, highlighting the most expensive and affordable courses.The detailed breakdown of costs allowed ample preparation.

Covenant University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees, mentions amount

Covenant University shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees, mentions amount

Education

25 days ago

Covenant University has announced its 2024/2025 tuition fees, with engineering being the most expensive at ₦1,747,200 and other courses costing ₦1,452,450.

Nigerian school celebrates student with outstanding UTME result in 2025, mentions name and score

Nigerian school celebrates student with outstanding UTME result in 2025, mentions name and score

Education

26 days ago

Nigerian Tulip International College celebrates Kennedy Onyinyechukwu Okadike’s exceptional 370 in the 2025 JAMB exam, showcasing excellence in education.

Nigerian British University announces new recruitment, mentions needed requirement

Nigerian British University announces new recruitment, mentions needed requirement

Education

26 days ago

Join Nigerian British University as a Security Patrol Officer! Apply now to ensure campus safety. Qualifications: BSc, HND, OND, NCE. Deadline: 21 May, 2025.

UK Prime Minister announces new immigration rules requiring English proficiency

UK Prime Minister announces new immigration rules requiring English proficiency

World

26 days ago

UK unveils stricter migration rules, requiring English proficiency, extended residency for settlement, and new visa restrictions to lower net migration by 2029.

Trump to receive $400 million luxury jet as gift from Qatar, sparks controversy

Trump to receive $400 million luxury jet as gift from Qatar, sparks controversy

US

26 days ago

The US Defence Department faced scrutiny as Trump planned to accept a $400M luxury jet from Qatar, raising ethical and security concerns over foreign influence.

Pope Leo XIV finally breaks silence on Ukraine and Gaza war, sends strong message to world leaders

Pope Leo XIV finally breaks silence on Ukraine and Gaza war, sends strong message to world leaders

World

26 days ago

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Sunday blessing, urging an end to violence and humanitarian aid while addressing 100,000 worshippers.

Basit Jamiu