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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Lagos state taskforce dislodges traders, confiscates illegal goods at Ikotun BRT bus station

Lagos state taskforce dislodges traders, confiscates illegal goods at Ikotun BRT...

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EFCC arraigns REA Director for criminal diversion of funds totaling N223 Million

EFCC arraigns REA Director for criminal diversion of funds totaling N223 Million

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House of Representatives Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill, Sponsors Vow to Continue Advocacy

House of Representatives Rejects Six-Year Single Term Bill, Sponsors Vow to Cont...

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Former Senator appeals for compassionate approach to fake degree holders from Benin Republic

Former Senator appeals for compassionate approach to fake degree holders from Be...

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Federal University Gusau disowns sacked UNIZIK vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh

Federal University Gusau disowns sacked UNIZIK vice-chancellor Bernard Odoh

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Simon Ekpa: Presidential spokesman addresses IPOB separatist case, mentions Tinubu

Simon Ekpa: Presidential spokesman addresses IPOB separatist case, mentions Tinu...

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Mike Adenuga: How FG sold Glo's license to Nigerian billionaire after starting life as a petty trader

Mike Adenuga: How FG sold Glo's license to Nigerian billionaire after starting life as a petty trader

Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga began his early hustles as a taxi driver but acquired Globacom from FG in Nigeria which rivalled MTN and became the second largest.

Apply with SSCE: Wigwe University announces 10 new jobs in 2024

Apply with SSCE: Wigwe University announces 10 new jobs in 2024

Full list of available jobs at Wigwe University for 2024, including positions for Assistant Research Director, College Secretaries, and Medical Doctor.

Elizade University's best graduating law student who bagged first class breaks silence

Elizade University's best graduating law student who bagged first class breaks silence

Akintan Vivian Oyindamola, a first-class graduate and best graduating law student from Elizade University, speaks about her journey to academic excellence.

Security operatives in Anambra mistaken each other for IPOB gunmen, exchange fire

Security operatives in Anambra mistaken each other for IPOB gunmen, exchange fire

Misunderstanding led to a gun duel between security operatives in Nnewi, Anambra State, resulting in injuries and vehicle damage. The police clarified the incident.

Tragic building collapse in Ibadan claims 13 lives, injures seven

Tragic building collapse in Ibadan claims 13 lives, injures seven

A building collapse in Ibadan claimed 13 lives and injured seven others. The Oyo State Police and NEMA confirmed the casualties and ongoing rescue efforts.

Lawyer reacts to Simon Ekpa's arrest, makes one request from government against IPOB separatist

Lawyer reacts to Simon Ekpa's arrest, makes one request from government against IPOB separatist

A lawyer has called for Ekpa to be held accountable for his actions, questioning why it took so long for his arrest, Finnish suspects Ekpa of spreading propaganda.

Sacked UNIZIK VC breaks silence, challenges his removal and addresses order from Tinubu

Sacked UNIZIK VC breaks silence, challenges his removal and addresses order from Tinubu

Bernard Odoh, recently removed vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (UNIZIK), challenged his dismissal, claiming ministry lacks the authority to sack him.

Ogun state police confirm death of 51-year-old American returnee at hotel

Ogun state police confirm death of 51-year-old American returnee at hotel

The Ogun State Police have confirmed the death of Sunday Abidoye at Creestar Hotel in Sagamu. The case is under investigation, with the body sent for an autopsy.

UK visa application: New locations announced in Lagos and Abuja for booking of appointments

UK visa application: New locations announced in Lagos and Abuja for booking of appointments

The UK visa application process in Nigeria has transitioned to VFS Global. Customers may need to visit new visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos.

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