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.

3109 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

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...

7 days ago

International men’s day: 5 facts you need to know about notable occasion

International men’s day: 5 facts you need to know about notable occasion

7 days ago

Interfaith unity: Muslim shows kindness by donating hall to church, commends catholic acceptance

Interfaith unity: Muslim shows kindness by donating hall to church, commends cat...

7 days ago

Peter Obi reacts after two young Nigerians make waves globally with their exceptional brilliance

Peter Obi reacts after two young Nigerians make waves globally with their except...

7 days ago

200 million naira yearly: 6 master's degrees with the highest earning potential in 2025

200 million naira yearly: 6 master's degrees with the highest earning potential...

7 days ago

First-class graduates speak on JAMB and WAEC, share tips to pass them

First-class graduates speak on JAMB and WAEC, share tips to pass them

7 days ago

Police arrest teacher who allegedly took advantage of 10-year-old boy at Lagos school

Police arrest teacher who allegedly took advantage of 10-year-old boy at Lagos school

Nigeria schoolteacher at Blessed Peace School in Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, identified only as Prosper, has been arrested.

Enugu state debate team to represent Nigeria at World Schools debate championship

Enugu state debate team to represent Nigeria at World Schools debate championship

Enugu State debate team has been chosen to represent Nigeria at the World Schools Debate Championship in Panama next year, following their impressive performance.

Outrage erupts as Chinese national tears naira notes amidst regulatory dispute

Outrage erupts as Chinese national tears naira notes amidst regulatory dispute

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken swift action after an incident involving a Chinese national who tore Naira notes in Lagos.

31 years since General Sani Abacha's coup: Last successful military takeover in Nigeria explained

31 years since General Sani Abacha's coup: Last successful military takeover in Nigeria explained

General Sani Abacha's coup overthrew the Chief Ernest Shonekan-led National Interim Government and established Abacha as Nigeria's head of state 31 years ago.

Godfrey Okoye university secures N90 million DAAD grant for sustainable entrepreneurship

Godfrey Okoye university secures N90 million DAAD grant for sustainable entrepreneurship

GOUNI in Enugu has secured a N90 million grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for sustainable entrepreneurship programs starting in 2024.

Rivers state police neutralise notorious cultists, foil kidnapping attempt

Rivers state police neutralise notorious cultists, foil kidnapping attempt

Rivers state Police neutralise notorious cultist and kidnapper. Recovered items include an AK-47 rifle as efforts intensify to capture fleeing gang members.

Over 16,000 candidates participate in TRCN's professional qualifying examination

Over 16,000 candidates participate in TRCN's professional qualifying examination

Over 16,000 candidates participated in TRCN's Batch 'B' Professional Qualifying Examination, showcasing seamless processes powered by innovative technology.

OndoDecides2024: Live local government results as INEC completes collation

OndoDecides2024: Live local government results as INEC completes collation

With voting, sorting, and counting concluded in the Ondo state 2024 governorship election, INEC begins the collation of the results. Follow Legit.ng's live updates.

6 exceptional graduates earn full PhD scholarships at University of Ibadan convocation

6 exceptional graduates earn full PhD scholarships at University of Ibadan convocation

Six outstanding Master’s graduates from the University of Ibadan, recognized for their exceptional CGPAs above 7.00, have been awarded full PhD scholarships.

Basit Jamiu