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.

3668 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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, deta...

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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, detai...

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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

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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,...

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

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

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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 custom...

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How syndicate members use master keys to target bank customers in Nigeria, states mentioned

How syndicate members use master keys to target bank customers in Nigeria, states mentioned

Bauchi State Police Command arrested members of a syndicate that specialises in robbing bank customers using locally fabricated master keys in some states.

NYSC DG announces when corpers will receive new monthly allowance of N77,000

NYSC DG announces when corpers will receive new monthly allowance of N77,000

The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced an increase in corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000, starting February 2025.

Could the US really be sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza, as Trump claims?

Could the US really be sending $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza, as Trump claims?

President Donald Trump claimed his administration stopped $50m in bomb-making condoms from being sent to Gaza, though no evidence supported this.

Sultan of Sokoto announces date for Sha’aban as Muslims anticipate Ramadan in Nigeria

Sultan of Sokoto announces date for Sha’aban as Muslims anticipate Ramadan in Nigeria

Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs announced no confirmed reports of the crescent moon sighting marking the beginning of Sha’aban.

Lawyer of convicted kidnapper Evans speaks, shares new details about his client

Lawyer of convicted kidnapper Evans speaks, shares new details about his client

Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, seeks mercy from the Lagos state government, citing his repentance and reformation.

Husband of passenger on crashed plane in Washington, USA, shares last WhatsApp chat with wife

Husband of passenger on crashed plane in Washington, USA, shares last WhatsApp chat with wife

The husband of a passenger on the plane that collided with a military helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River has shared his heartbreaking wish.

Officials confirm no survivors expected after airplane carrying 64 people collided with helicopter

Officials confirm no survivors expected after airplane carrying 64 people collided with helicopter

DC Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly confirmed no survivors were expected at the crash site of the mid-air collision between a plane and military helicopter.

NIMET predicts 3-day localised thunderstorms and mist, mentions states to be affected, gives dates

NIMET predicts 3-day localised thunderstorms and mist, mentions states to be affected, gives dates

Weather forecast for Nigeria predicted slight dust haze in the northern and north-central regions, and hazy conditions with potential thunderstorms.

After airplane, helicopter collide mid air and crashed, President Trump breaks silence

After airplane, helicopter collide mid air and crashed, President Trump breaks silence

President Donald Trump questioned the actions of the helicopter crew and air traffic controllers before a deadly mid-air collision near Reagan Washington Airport.

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