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.

4396 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Detailed list of Nigerian churches that own universities

Detailed list of Nigerian churches that own universities

Education

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55 countries want widely-used African map to be removed and replaced, reason mentioned

55 countries want widely-used African map to be removed and replaced, reason mentioned

Africa

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Full list of federal universities Tinubu approved in 2025, location and state mentioned

Full list of federal universities Tinubu approved in 2025, location and state mentioned

Education

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Scientist predicts the world will end in 2026, gives reason and mention actual day and month

Scientist predicts the world will end in 2026, gives reason and mention actual day and month

World

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Full list of police contacts from all 36 states including FCT released for Nigerians

Full list of police contacts from all 36 states including FCT released for Nigerians

Nigeria

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360 students landed in hospital in critical condition after consuming free government lunch

360 students landed in hospital in critical condition after consuming free government lunch

Asia

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Putin will walk with one arm by the side when meeting Trump, study explains why

Putin will walk with one arm by the side when meeting Trump, study explains why

Nigeria

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Putin’s distinctive one-arm walk, rooted in KGB training, resurfaces ahead of his Alaska summit with Trump to discuss the Ukraine war and global tensions.

EFCC speaks on next action after finding undeclared dollars at airport, actual amount mentioned

EFCC speaks on next action after finding undeclared dollars at airport, actual amount mentioned

Nigeria

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EFCC revealed next steps after $59,000 in undeclared cash was intercepted at Lagos airport, sparking investigation into possible money laundering.

Flood kills 56 people in mountain village, scores missing

Flood kills 56 people in mountain village, scores missing

Asia

2 days ago

A deadly cloudburst in Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed 56 people and left dozens missing as floods swept through a Himalayan village during heavy monsoon rains.

Fatoyinbo vs CAC: Facts about christ apostolic church amid controversy

Fatoyinbo vs CAC: Facts about christ apostolic church amid controversy

Nigeria

2 days ago

Pastor Fatoyinbo’s comments on CAC spark controversy. Explore key facts about Christ Apostolic Church’s history, beliefs, and response to the dispute.

Hospital forces evacuation of 150 people over gas leak, explains what was behind it

Hospital forces evacuation of 150 people over gas leak, explains what was behind it

World

2 days ago

A chlorine gas leak at Guy’s Hospital led to the evacuation of 150 people. Officials say a chemical mix-up in the boiler room caused the incident.

NBA President finally breaks silence over Comfort Emmanson saga, makes one request

NBA President finally breaks silence over Comfort Emmanson saga, makes one request

World

2 days ago

Imo State Police arrest man for allegedly killing father over land sale and pastor accused of raping woman during prayer; both suspects face legal action.

DSS confirms arrest of terror group leader, name released

DSS confirms arrest of terror group leader, name released

Nigeria

2 days ago

DSS have arrested Mahmuda terror group leader Abubakar Abba in Niger State without gunfire, marking a major win in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.

How man stabs father to death over land sale, confessing at police station

How man stabs father to death over land sale, confessing at police station

Nigeria

2 days ago

Imo Police arrest man for allegedly killing father over land sale and pastor accused of raping woman during prayer. Both suspects face prosecution.

FG’s agency predicts 3-day thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in over 10 states, lists them all

FG’s agency predicts 3-day thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in over 10 states, lists them all

Nigeria

2 days ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday, warning of serious flood risks in over 10 states nationwide.

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