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.

4882 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Federal civil service recruitment: Portal not opening after FG's announcement of job opening

Federal civil service recruitment: Portal not opening after FG's announcement of job opening

Nigeria

9 months ago

EFCC honours officer killed in Anambra, names administrative block after him

EFCC honours officer killed in Anambra, names administrative block after him

Nigeria

9 months ago

NIMC speaks on when multipurpose ID card will be rolled out, explains its use

NIMC speaks on when multipurpose ID card will be rolled out, explains its use

Nigeria

9 months ago

Government takes action on illegally parked tanker close to Dangote Refinery, speaks further

Government takes action on illegally parked tanker close to Dangote Refinery, speaks further

Nigeria

9 months ago

CIA leaks new information about the possible origin of corona virus that killed thousands

CIA leaks new information about the possible origin of corona virus that killed thousands

US

9 months ago

Brave commander reportedly falls in battle while defending Nigeria against terrorist group

Brave commander reportedly falls in battle while defending Nigeria against terrorist group

Nigeria

9 months ago

Accidents in Lagos-Ibadan expressway claim the lives of two, leaving four others injured

Accidents in Lagos-Ibadan expressway claim the lives of two, leaving four others injured

Nigeria

9 months ago

Two tragic accidents on the Long Bridge and Sagamu corridors of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed the lives of two individuals and left four others injured.

NIMC releases actual website for changing NIN names and date of birth, sends message to Nigerians

NIMC releases actual website for changing NIN names and date of birth, sends message to Nigerians

Nigeria

9 months ago

NIMC clarified that changes to date of birth can only be done on their official website, selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng, following reports of fake platforms.

Kenya announces new directive allowing visa-free to nearly all Africans, gives reason

Kenya announces new directive allowing visa-free to nearly all Africans, gives reason

Africa

9 months ago

Kenya announced new directive allowing citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without prior authorisation, the move aims to promote regional integration.

Married woman who cheated on her husband speaks as court takes action, location announced

Married woman who cheated on her husband speaks as court takes action, location announced

Nigeria

9 months ago

Abuja magistrates’ court ordered the remand of Mohammed Nazifi and Bilkisu Ibrahim at the Suleja Correctional Centre after they were convicted for adultery.

NIMET predicts 3-day thunderstorms, mentions date and sends a direct message to Nigerians

NIMET predicts 3-day thunderstorms, mentions date and sends a direct message to Nigerians

Nigeria

9 months ago

NIMET has issued weather predictions for January 24th to 26th, 2025, across Nigeria. The forecast includes moderate dust haze in the North and North Central regions.

Reason President Trump released women arrested under Biden for protesting at clinic emerges

Reason President Trump released women arrested under Biden for protesting at clinic emerges

US

9 months ago

President Trump pardoned 23 pro-life individuals convicted under Biden administration for demonstrating at abortion clinics. The pardons include elderly activists.

352 public schools closed across 31 districts, location and reason announced

352 public schools closed across 31 districts, location and reason announced

Asia

9 months ago

Bangkok closed 352 schools due to severe air pollution, with PM2.5 levels reaching 108 micrograms per cubic metre. Officials also introduced free public transport.

Ekiti state government clarifies the existence of sharia court, sends a direct message to residents

Ekiti state government clarifies the existence of sharia court, sends a direct message to residents

Nigeria

9 months ago

Ekiti State Government has denied existence of a Sharia Court within its judicial structure. The Attorney-General, Dayo Apata, emphasised the state's commitment.

Health minister sends a message to Nigerians on use of bleaching soap and cream, warns

Health minister sends a message to Nigerians on use of bleaching soap and cream, warns

Nigeria

9 months ago

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, raised concerns over increasing use of skin-lightening products in Nigeria, citing health risks.

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