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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Families of Air India crash victims begin receiving promised compensation

Families of Air India crash victims begin receiving promised compensation

Asia

a month ago

Video captures helicopter crash behind restaurant in United States

Video captures helicopter crash behind restaurant in United States

US

a month ago

Two Air India flights land without passengers’ luggage, ignite anger and frustration

Two Air India flights land without passengers’ luggage, ignite anger and frustration

Asia

a month ago

Passengers gripped with fear as Air India flight to Hong Kong makes strange door sound

Passengers gripped with fear as Air India flight to Hong Kong makes strange door sound

Asia

a month ago

How pilot founded Air India in 1946 which eventually became national and international business

How pilot founded Air India in 1946 which eventually became national and international business

US

a month ago

Prophet TB Joshua’s prophecy on the conflict between Iran and Israel that came true resurfaces

Prophet TB Joshua’s prophecy on the conflict between Iran and Israel that came true resurfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

Air India tragedy: Identities of entire 8 crew members lost in crash confirmed

Air India tragedy: Identities of entire 8 crew members lost in crash confirmed

Asia

a month ago

Air India Flight 171 crash claimed the lives of 8 dedicated crew members. This report honours their stories, service, and the families they left behind.

Air India tragedy: DNA doctor shares how teeth was used to identify victims of plane crash

Air India tragedy: DNA doctor shares how teeth was used to identify victims of plane crash

Asia

a month ago

Dr Tamanna Parmar describes how teeth helped identify victims of the Air India 171 crash, as dental forensics played a crucial role in the investigation.

Air India tragedy: Family who lost a loved one in crash, makes 250 coffins for victims

Air India tragedy: Family who lost a loved one in crash, makes 250 coffins for victims

Asia

a month ago

An Ahmedabad family grieving an Air India crash victim now supplies coffins for others lost, turning heartbreak into an act of compassion and service.

Breakdown of insurance payouts for Air India crash victims released, different from compensation

Breakdown of insurance payouts for Air India crash victims released, different from compensation

Asia

a month ago

Air India Flight AI171 crash triggers India’s biggest aviation insurance claim, with $475M in payouts covering passengers, property and third-party losses.

Juneteenth: US embassy announces temporary closure in Nigeria, visas on hold

Juneteenth: US embassy announces temporary closure in Nigeria, visas on hold

World

a month ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate in Lagos will close on June 19, 2025, to observe Juneteenth, a date which marks the end of slavery in America.

Air India: Indian government to decide on overseas analysis of flight recorders after crash

Air India: Indian government to decide on overseas analysis of flight recorders after crash

Asia

a month ago

Air India crash kills over 270; black box analysis decision pending. Safety checks intensify as airline reduces international flights amid investigation.

Plane crash aftermath: Air India reduces flights on 16 International routes, suspends 3 routes

Plane crash aftermath: Air India reduces flights on 16 International routes, suspends 3 routes

World

2 months ago

Air India cuts international flights on 16 routes and suspends 3 amid safety checks and airspace issues, offering full refunds or rebooking options.

Following tragedy, Air India cuts ticket prices to ease passenger concerns

Following tragedy, Air India cuts ticket prices to ease passenger concerns

Asia

2 months ago

Air India said on Wednesday it will cut international operations on its widebody aircraft by 15% for the next few weeks, citing ongoing safety inspections.

Chairman of Air India breaks silence for the first time after plane crash

Chairman of Air India breaks silence for the first time after plane crash

Asia

2 months ago

Air India flight AI 171 crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing over 270. Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran expressed sorrow and urged patience for probe.

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