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.

3663 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Two airport workers arrested over footage of plane crash near Washington DC

Two airport workers arrested over footage of plane crash near Washington DC

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UNILORIN releases names of newly promoted 20 professors, shares other details

UNILORIN releases names of newly promoted 20 professors, shares other details

a month ago

Man allegedly scams over N144 million collected from Hajj pilgrims, gets caught, name released

Man allegedly scams over N144 million collected from Hajj pilgrims, gets caught,...

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Thai lady arrested for helping Yahoo boys scam over 90 billion naira, details emerge

Thai lady arrested for helping Yahoo boys scam over 90 billion naira, details em...

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Killers of Nigerian couple identified, court sentenced all 3 to death

Killers of Nigerian couple identified, court sentenced all 3 to death

a month ago

One confirmed dead by drowning as deadly floodwaters ravage community, location announced

One confirmed dead by drowning as deadly floodwaters ravage community, location...

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President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy Award, applauds other Nigerian music stars

President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy Award, applauds other Nigerian music stars

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Nigerian music sensation Tems on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards in 2025.

Elon Musk announces USAID shutdown agreement with President Trump, HIV funding to be affected

Elon Musk announces USAID shutdown agreement with President Trump, HIV funding to be affected

Elon Musk announced that President Trump agreed to shut down USAID, criticising the agency's leadership as "radical lunatics." Senator makes suggestion.

Father of wife of late US-based Nigerian doctor shares what he knows about the sad situation

Father of wife of late US-based Nigerian doctor shares what he knows about the sad situation

Nigerian businessman Francis Van-Lare has denied claims that his daughter, Suzette Chibuogu, was responsible for the tragic death of her ex-husband.

Deadly road accident in Ogun state results in two deaths and five injuries, details emerge

Deadly road accident in Ogun state results in two deaths and five injuries, details emerge

Two people have been reported dead, while five others sustained injuries in separate accidents on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway and Ogijo/Ita-Oluwo/Ikorodu Road.

Young woman gets saved from ritualist who tied her up in a hotel in Abuja, details emerge

Young woman gets saved from ritualist who tied her up in a hotel in Abuja, details emerge

FCT Police rescued a young woman from a suspected armed robber and ritualist at a hotel in the Wuse district of Abuja. A manhunt for the suspect has been launched.

30 confirmed dead after two buses collide leading to fatal accident in Lagos

30 confirmed dead after two buses collide leading to fatal accident in Lagos

A tragic auto crash on the Ore/Lagos highway in Ondo State claimed 30 lives, with 28 passengers burnt beyond recognition. The FRSC urged caution.

NIMET releases new prediction on states likely to be affected by thunderstorms, haziness in Nigeria

NIMET releases new prediction on states likely to be affected by thunderstorms, haziness in Nigeria

NIMET has released a weather forecast for February 1 to February 3, 2025, predicting slight dust haze in the Northern region, moderate dust haze in North Central.

How to avoid US visa mistakes amid Trump's mass deportation drive

How to avoid US visa mistakes amid Trump's mass deportation drive

U.S. Visa Wizard simplifies visa selection process, offering guidance on which visa category is suitable for various travel purposes. Learn how to use this tool.

FG agency sends message to Nigerians on how to report loan apps harassing customers

FG agency sends message to Nigerians on how to report loan apps harassing customers

FCCPC has issued a guide for Nigerians on reporting loan apps that harass customers. The commission remains committed to protecting Nigerian consumers.

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