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.

4416 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Presidential aide announces nationwide rice availability

Presidential aide announces nationwide rice availability

Politics

23 days ago

Tensions rise as Amotekun corps blames soldier for operative’s death

Tensions rise as Amotekun corps blames soldier for operative’s death

Nigeria

23 days ago

Nigeria’s defence spending tops N12.6trn in war against Boko Haram

Nigeria’s defence spending tops N12.6trn in war against Boko Haram

Nigeria

23 days ago

2027 election: Traditionalist with unique oracle predicts who will become the next president

2027 election: Traditionalist with unique oracle predicts who will become the next president

Politics

24 days ago

Gunmen dressed in military fatigues killed 17 people in Nigeria

Gunmen dressed in military fatigues killed 17 people in Nigeria

World

25 days ago

Thousands defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso confirms with photos

Thousands defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso confirms with photos

Politics

25 days ago

Seven children confirmed dead after roof of popular school collapsed

Seven children confirmed dead after roof of popular school collapsed

Asia

25 days ago

Seven students died and 20 were injured after a school roof collapsed in Rajasthan due to heavy rain. Rescue teams and officials responded swiftly.

Presidency rejects claims of northern neglect following Kwankwaso’s remarks

Presidency rejects claims of northern neglect following Kwankwaso’s remarks

Politics

25 days ago

The Presidency denies claims of Northern neglect under Tinubu, highlighting key infrastructure, health, energy, and agriculture projects across the region.

France breaks G7 rank with move to recognise Palestine after decades of conflict

France breaks G7 rank with move to recognise Palestine after decades of conflict

World

25 days ago

France will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN Assembly in September, becoming the first G7 nation to do so amid mounting global tensions.

2027 election: Reason El- Rufai, Obi may dump ADC eventually

2027 election: Reason El- Rufai, Obi may dump ADC eventually

Politics

25 days ago

Tensions rise in ADC as Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential ambition sparks internal rift, with southern leaders actively pushing for regional equity.

Students at OAU reject nww dress code, clarify grounds for opposition

Students at OAU reject nww dress code, clarify grounds for opposition

Education

26 days ago

OAU Students’ Union condemns newly approved dress code, citing infringement on fundamental rights and calling for policies that respect diversity and liberty.

SAN appointments 2025: Complete list of 57 honourees announced

SAN appointments 2025: Complete list of 57 honourees announced

Nigeria

26 days ago

Fifty-seven lawyers, including two women and one academic, approved for elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at LPPC’s 169th plenary in Abuja.

Atiku should rest, says VeryDarkMan’s lawyer in viral 2027 election post

Atiku should rest, says VeryDarkMan’s lawyer in viral 2027 election post

Politics

26 days ago

Deji Adeyanju advised Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from future presidential contests and support younger leadership, stirring debate in Nigerian politics.

United States court approves deportation of 8,000 Africans

United States court approves deportation of 8,000 Africans

World

26 days ago

US judge approves ending TPS for Cameroonian and Afghan nationals; ruling takes effect August 4, 2025, impacting thousands amid evolving conflict zones.

Air India: Video shows what happened to plane that led to the crash after preliminary Investigation

Air India: Video shows what happened to plane that led to the crash after preliminary Investigation

Asia

26 days ago

Preliminary report reveals Air India crash was triggered by sudden fuel cut-off after take-off, killing 260, cockpit confusion and faulty switches noted.

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