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.

3108 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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 a...

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Who was responsible for selling Nigeria to the British for £865,000 in 1899?

Who was responsible for selling Nigeria to the British for £865,000 in 1899?

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Nigerian king forbidden from seeing his mother speaks about his tradition, shows emotional toll

Nigerian king forbidden from seeing his mother speaks about his tradition, shows...

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Federal high court grants IGP approval to arraign Senator Andy Uba for alleged N400 million fraud

Federal high court grants IGP approval to arraign Senator Andy Uba for alleged N...

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Police officer killed in gunmen attack on patrol team in Abia State

Police officer killed in gunmen attack on patrol team in Abia State

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Algerian national and associates arrested for arms trafficking in Zamfara, details emerge

Algerian national and associates arrested for arms trafficking in Zamfara, detai...

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17-year-old boy allegedly beaten and locked in dog cage for visiting female classmate

17-year-old boy allegedly beaten and locked in dog cage for visiting female classmate

17-year-old boy, Samuel Onyeme, was allegedly beaten and locked in a dog cage after visiting his female classmate in Asaba, the incident has sparked reactions.

Full list of countries that lost over ten days after switching from Julian to Gregorian calendar

Full list of countries that lost over ten days after switching from Julian to Gregorian calendar

Gregorian calendar, introduced in 1582, replaced Julian calendar to correct its inaccuracies, particularly the overly frequent leap years leading to loss of days.

Former governor’s son tackles Tinubu's government, says it is not working for Nigeria

Former governor’s son tackles Tinubu's government, says it is not working for Nigeria

Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, criticizes the Nigerian government on X, accusing it of incompetence and corruption.

Nigerian students receive prison sentences in UK following violent clash with knives

Nigerian students receive prison sentences in UK following violent clash with knives

Four Nigerian students have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent disorder in Leicester, UK, involving knives and a baseball bat leading to a stab.

Osun governor’s aide shot in police custody as tension rises, details emerge

Osun governor’s aide shot in police custody as tension rises, details emerge

Osun State Park Management System chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda, was shot in police custody, sparking tensions and calls for investigation about the issue.

Kenya’s catholic church rejects $40,000 donation from President Ruto, gives reason

Kenya’s catholic church rejects $40,000 donation from President Ruto, gives reason

Kenya’s Catholic Church has rejected a $40,000 donation from President William Ruto, citing ethical concerns and the need to avoid political misuse of platform.

Full list of admission requirements at Wigwe university for Nigerian and International students

Full list of admission requirements at Wigwe university for Nigerian and International students

Full list of admission requirements for Nigerian and international students at Wigwe University, prepare documents, including O Level and A-Level results.

FRSC reports 13 deaths and 164 injuries in 64 road traffic crashes in Ekiti state for 2024

FRSC reports 13 deaths and 164 injuries in 64 road traffic crashes in Ekiti state for 2024

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ekiti State reports 13 fatalities from 64 road traffic crashes in 2024, highlighting a significant reduction in deaths.

FBI arrests Nigerian terrorist while plotting attack in US, faces up to 20 years in prison

FBI arrests Nigerian terrorist while plotting attack in US, faces up to 20 years in prison

The FBI has arrested Anas Said, the alleged mastermind behind a terrorist attack on Nigerian soldiers in Borno State, while he was planning a potential attack in US.

Basit Jamiu