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.

3837 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location released

Popular Nollywood actor caught with 17.30 kilograms of drugs, name and location...

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30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the road

30,000 vehicles to be recalled over fears they could burst into flames on the ro...

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Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

Islamic scholar dies after medical trip to India, details emerge

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Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

Video: Trump presents $5m gold card, discloses first buyer of special visa

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Trump ordered to pay Over £620,000 in legal costs after losing lawsuit

Trump ordered to pay Over £620,000 in legal costs after losing lawsuit

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List of 5 violations that could lead to deportation from Canada

List of 5 violations that could lead to deportation from Canada

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Trump fires 6 top security officials after crucial White House meeting

Trump fires 6 top security officials after crucial White House meeting

Former US President Trump fired six National Security Council staffers after far-right activist Laura Loomer presented opposition research alleging disloyalty.

Lawmaker laments mounting pressure on him to deliver amidst financial struggles

Lawmaker laments mounting pressure on him to deliver amidst financial struggles

Joshua Gana's defence of his performance as a federal lawmaker amid criticism from his constituents and local PDP stakeholders. It highlights funding constraints.

Biochemistry graduate announced overall best-graduating student at Lagos State University

Biochemistry graduate announced overall best-graduating student at Lagos State University

A Biochemistry graduate, was honoured as the best-graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 session with a CGPA of 4.93.

Elon Musk reportedly about to leave Trump’s government, reason announced

Elon Musk reportedly about to leave Trump’s government, reason announced

Elon Musk’s controversial tenure slashing federal bureaucracy appeared to be approaching its conclusion, as the billionaire’s government service faced a legal cap.

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

NIMET’s April weather outlook predicted hot temperatures and varying rainfall across Nigeria, with heightened health risks such as malaria and meningitis.

Court rules on confiscated $20,000 from US-bound traveller caught in Nigerian airport

Court rules on confiscated $20,000 from US-bound traveller caught in Nigerian airport

A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the forfeiture of $20,000 confiscated from a US-bound traveller, Olusola Okunfulure, after he failed to declare $30,000.

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

A farmer in Usha, Agatu Local Government Area, tragically died while fleeing from a false alarm about an attack, highlighting the dangers of unverified information.

Newly appointed NNPC CEO mentions two things many people don’t know about him

Newly appointed NNPC CEO mentions two things many people don’t know about him

NNPCL's new CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, shared surprising details about his passion that many are unaware of. His appointment follows Tinubu's restructuring.

Flight attendant explains reason they sit on their hands during plane take-off and landing

Flight attendant explains reason they sit on their hands during plane take-off and landing

Flight attendants follow unique protocols during flights, such as shorthand communication and specialized seating positions during take-off and landing.

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