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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Mother’s last conversation about her 8-year-old son before Air India plane crash released by family

Mother’s last conversation about her 8-year-old son before Air India plane crash released by family

World

2 months ago

Sun eruption sparks NASA warning over possible massive disruptions

Sun eruption sparks NASA warning over possible massive disruptions

World

2 months ago

Video: Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash in final goodbye

Video: Lone Air India survivor carries coffin of brother killed in crash in final goodbye

World

2 months ago

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

Asia

2 months ago

Survivors of two plane crashes share uncanny link to seat 11A

Survivors of two plane crashes share uncanny link to seat 11A

World

2 months ago

Aviation expert explains pilot's alleged mistake that may have caused deadly Air India crash

Aviation expert explains pilot's alleged mistake that may have caused deadly Air India crash

World

2 months ago

7 months pregnant woman dies with husband in Air India plane crash that claimed many lives

7 months pregnant woman dies with husband in Air India plane crash that claimed many lives

Asia

2 months ago

A seven-month pregnant woman and her husband were among those to die in the Air India plane crash. Patel, 29, and his 27-year-old wife traveled together.

Owners ignored warnings before fatal roof collapse that killed 236

Owners ignored warnings before fatal roof collapse that killed 236

World

2 months ago

Government report reveals the owners of Jet Set nightclub ignored warnings before a deadly roof collapse, killing 236. Legal action unfolds as victims seek justice.

Elon Musk responds to substance abuse allegations with test results

Elon Musk responds to substance abuse allegations with test results

World

2 months ago

Elon Musk shared drug test results to refute allegations of substance use during Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, but experts question the test’s relevance.

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur’s unexpected last words before fatal heart attack at Polo match released

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur’s unexpected last words before fatal heart attack at Polo match released

World

2 months ago

Billionaire Sunjay Kapur died after a bee sting triggered a fatal heart attack during a polo match in Windsor. His death has moved the polo and business communities.

Trump warns of unprecedented U.S. military response if Iran attacks

Trump warns of unprecedented U.S. military response if Iran attacks

World

2 months ago

White House shared Trump’s post on X, addressing Israel-Iran conflict. He warned of U.S. military action if attacked but suggested a possible diplomatic solution.

Air India crash: Family emotionally mourns flight attendant, shares what many do not know about her

Air India crash: Family emotionally mourns flight attendant, shares what many do not know about her

Asia

2 months ago

Last rites and funeral of flight attendant Saineeta Chakravarti, 35, one of the victims of the fateful June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, took place at her home.

Dark past exposed: Group digs remains of 800 babies buried in motherless baby home

Dark past exposed: Group digs remains of 800 babies buried in motherless baby home

World

2 months ago

A long-awaited forensic excavation at a former 'mother and baby home', where the remains of almost 800 babies and children are believed to be buried.

Air India plane makes emergency landing after midair technical issue

Air India plane makes emergency landing after midair technical issue

Asia

2 months ago

An Air India flight returned to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue, days after a deadly crash involving another Boeing 787. Authorities ordered safety checks.

Video shows moment Israel’s strike hits Iran’s state media while anchor was presenting news

Video shows moment Israel’s strike hits Iran’s state media while anchor was presenting news

World

2 months ago

Israel struck Iran’s state media during a live broadcast, shaking the IRINN studio. Footage captured the explosion as tensions between the two nations escalate.

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