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.

3107 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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NYSC issues important notice for married female prospective corps members

NYSC issues important notice for married female prospective corps members

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Yahoo boys: American woman shares experience with Nigerian romance scammers

Yahoo boys: American woman shares experience with Nigerian romance scammers

13 hours ago

Driver narrowly escapes death as 40-foot container crushes car in Lagos

Driver narrowly escapes death as 40-foot container crushes car in Lagos

15 hours ago

Bishop Kukah mentions 2 Nigerian leaders who found themselves in power by accident

Bishop Kukah mentions 2 Nigerian leaders who found themselves in power by accide...

16 hours ago

NYSC shares important tips for deployed prospective corps members

NYSC shares important tips for deployed prospective corps members

16 hours ago

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, killing one and injuring two

DHL cargo plane crashes near Vilnius airport, killing one and injuring two

17 hours ago

NYSC: National Youth Service Corps releases 2024 batch 'C' stream 1 deployment

NYSC: National Youth Service Corps releases 2024 batch 'C' stream 1 deployment

NYSS has released the deployment details for the 2024 Batch 'C' Stream 1. Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) are advised to print and sign the Addendum.

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s aide speaks on what happened to those who burnt houses during #EndSARS

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s aide speaks on what happened to those who burnt houses during #EndSARS

An aide to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed shocking details about the arson on TVC during the #EndSARS protest, stating what happened.

Illegal refining sites: Nigerian army takes action on 34 of them, speaks afterwards

Illegal refining sites: Nigerian army takes action on 34 of them, speaks afterwards

Nigerian Army's 6 Division has destroyed 34 illegal refining sites, arrested eleven suspected oil thieves, and seized over 80,650 litres of stolen products.

13 killed in Benue as suspected herdsmen attack Azege settlement, leaving trail of destruction

13 killed in Benue as suspected herdsmen attack Azege settlement, leaving trail of destruction

Police and security agencies are currently investigating the attack and searching for the perpetrators. The community is calling for increased security measures.

Akwa Ibom launches investigation into boarding facilities after viral video shows unpalatable meals

Akwa Ibom launches investigation into boarding facilities after viral video shows unpalatable meals

State government has launched an investigation into the boarding facilities in public schools after a viral video showed students being served substandard meals.

BREAKING: Heavy protest rocks Osogbo, Osun State, reason emerges

BREAKING: Heavy protest rocks Osogbo, Osun State, reason emerges

Residents of Osogbo, including members of royal families, protest against Ataoja Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, accusing him of illegal land sales and abuse of power.

65-year-old woman dies after being pushed by neighbour

65-year-old woman dies after being pushed by neighbour

A tragic altercation has led to the death of 65-year-old Oladega Morenike, allegedly pushed by her neighbour, Abigail Bankole, police are intensifying efforts.

Guinness Records: World’s tallest and shortest women meet for the first time in London

Guinness Records: World’s tallest and shortest women meet for the first time in London

World’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, and the shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, met for the first time in London, they shared tea and were honored with Icon certificates.

First class graduate from Veritas University who completed his degree with CGPA of 4.71 speaks

First class graduate from Veritas University who completed his degree with CGPA of 4.71 speaks

Ayomide Samuel Jekami, a top Computer Science graduate from Veritas University speaks about his journey of academic excellence and challenges overcome.

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