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

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CEO of Air India shares his observation after release of preliminary investigation about crash

CEO of Air India shares his observation after release of preliminary investigation about crash

Asia

a month ago

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Asia

a month ago

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Nigeria

a month ago

“What I saw living with Buhari for 25 years”: Pantami speaks

“What I saw living with Buhari for 25 years”: Pantami speaks

Nigeria

a month ago

Adesina: Buhari could have been long dead if he had used Nigerian hospitals

Adesina: Buhari could have been long dead if he had used Nigerian hospitals

Nigeria

a month ago

Buhari’s wealth and money in his bank account as declared in his first and second terms released

Buhari’s wealth and money in his bank account as declared in his first and second terms released

Nigeria

a month ago

Tears flow in Daura: Family and dignitaries gather for Buhari’s burial

Tears flow in Daura: Family and dignitaries gather for Buhari’s burial

Nigeria

a month ago

Daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Fatima Buhari, arrived at her father’s home in Daura on Tuesday in tears, as the family prepared for his burial.

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

After releasing shortlisted candidates, PTDF sends key message to selected people ahead of interview

Education

a month ago

PTDF postpones 15th July 2025 interviews due to national holiday for late President Buhari; affected candidates to receive updates via official channels.

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Medical jet crashes at London Southend Airport, eyewitnesses describe fireball

Europe

a month ago

Emergency services responded to a small plane crash at London Southend Airport; flights suspended as authorities investigate the incident and urge public caution.

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

US embassy reschedules visa appointments amid Buhari commemoration

Nigeria

a month ago

United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to close on 15 July for holiday honouring late President Buhari; all visa appointments will be rescheduled.

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Buhari speaks on how he ran away from home over an arranged marriage and joined the military

Nigeria

a month ago

Former President Buhari shared how he fled an arranged marriage and low-paying job, choosing the military instead, marking the start of a historic journey.

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Why former president Buhari was arrested and spent 3 years in prison

Politics

a month ago

Why Buhari was arrested after his 1985 regime collapse resurfaces, sparking fresh debate over his legacy of fear, discipline and controversial policies.

Buhari’s death: Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting

Buhari’s death: Tinubu summons emergency FEC meeting

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu announces emergency council session and state honours to mourn former President Buhari, who died in a UK hospital on Sunday.

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima on what to do

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima on what to do

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at 4pm.

Pastor Ezekiel issues prophecy on what will happen in 2028 and 2032 after elections

Pastor Ezekiel issues prophecy on what will happen in 2028 and 2032 after elections

Politics

a month ago

Pastor Ezekiel warns of post-election bloodshed in 2028 and 2032, urging Kenyans to prepare spiritually and seek visionary leadership unequivocally.

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