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.

4402 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Major Prophet releases prophecy ahead of 2027 presidential election, says some have come to pass

Major Prophet releases prophecy ahead of 2027 presidential election, says some have come to pass

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Zamfara bye-election declared inconclusive by INEC, reason mentioned

Zamfara bye-election declared inconclusive by INEC, reason mentioned

5 hours ago

Falana finally breaks silence on KWAM1 airport incident, mentions FG

Falana finally breaks silence on KWAM1 airport incident, mentions FG

3 days ago

Governor launches massive recruitment, mentions those who will benefit

Governor launches massive recruitment, mentions those who will benefit

3 days ago

Dowen College sealed by Lagos government over waste management violations

Dowen College sealed by Lagos government over waste management violations

4 days ago

Minister of Power Adelabu refutes allegations of corruption over mansion construction

Minister of Power Adelabu refutes allegations of corruption over mansion construction

4 days ago

Borno governor calls for intensified Nigerian air force operations against insurgents

Borno governor calls for intensified Nigerian air force operations against insurgents

4 days ago

Borno Governor Zulum urges Nigerian Air Force to intensify air strikes on insurgent hideouts, pledges support for expanded UAV operations and military synergy.

Tinubu appoints house speaker to lead APC reconciliation committee in Bauchi state

Tinubu appoints house speaker to lead APC reconciliation committee in Bauchi state

6 days ago

President Tinubu appoints House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to lead APC reconciliation in Bauchi State, aiming to resolve party crisis dating back to 2015.

Omoyele Sowore condemns NYSC over denial of discharge certificate to activist Raye

Omoyele Sowore condemns NYSC over denial of discharge certificate to activist Raye

7 days ago

Omoyele Sowore condemns NYSC for denying discharge certificate to activist Raye, sparking debate over youth rights and transparency in the service scheme.

ADC: Why INEC has not recognised David Mark, others

ADC: Why INEC has not recognised David Mark, others

7 days ago

INEC has not recognised David Mark and other ADC leaders due to missing signatures in the party’s notification letter, leaving leadership in dispute

2027 election: Amaechi vows to eradicate corruption in first month as president or resign

2027 election: Amaechi vows to eradicate corruption in first month as president or resign

7 days ago

Rotimi Amaechi vows to eliminate corruption within his first month as president in 2027 or resign, pledging to redirect subsidy savings to Nigerians.

Katsina Emirate appoints Hadi Sirika, Radda’s son as district heads

Katsina Emirate appoints Hadi Sirika, Radda’s son as district heads

13 days ago

Katsina Emirate appoints six new District Heads, including ex-Minister Hadi Sirika and Gov. Radda’s son, Umar. Appointments take effect immediately.

“Dropping Shettima won’t stop Tinubu’s 2027 victory”: APC N’central forum chair

“Dropping Shettima won’t stop Tinubu’s 2027 victory”: APC N’central forum chair

14 days ago

APC North-Central Chairman Saleh Zazzaga says Bola Tinubu’s 2027 victory is assured, even if VP Shettima is replaced, dismissing opposition concerns.

INEC to begin online voter pre-registration on August 18

INEC to begin online voter pre-registration on August 18

16 days ago

INEC to begin nationwide voter registration on August 18, 2025, with online pre-registration; physical registration starts August 25. AI tools to aid outreach.

2031: Akwa Ibom prophet predicts Kwankwaso, Akpabio ticket

2031: Akwa Ibom prophet predicts Kwankwaso, Akpabio ticket

16 days ago

Prophet Francis Udo predicts Kwankwaso to succeed Tinubu in 2031, with Akpabio as VP. He also reveals future leadership shifts in Akwa Ibom State.

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