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.

4410 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Tragic fire at newly opened market in Kut kills 61 people

Tragic fire at newly opened market in Kut kills 61 people

World

a month ago

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

Nigeria

a month ago

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

World

a month ago

IndiGo: Engine of another plane in India fails midair, pilot makes emergency landing

IndiGo: Engine of another plane in India fails midair, pilot makes emergency landing

World

a month ago

Amount rare Mahatma Gandhi's portrait was sold for released

Amount rare Mahatma Gandhi's portrait was sold for released

Asia

a month ago

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Lagos State University of Education begins registration for UTME and direct entry screening

Education

a month ago

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Peter Obi mourns Buhari, signs condolence register in Daura

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi visits Daura to condole with Muhammadu Buhari’s family after burial, marking a poignant moment of unity across Nigeria’s political lines.

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

Africa

a month ago

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, announces reelection bid for an eighth term, sparking debate amid health concerns and fragmented opposition in country.

Actual amount Air Accident Investigators receive as salary surfaces after Air India crash

Actual amount Air Accident Investigators receive as salary surfaces after Air India crash

World

a month ago

Salary details of air accident investigators emerge after Air India crash, revealing pay scales and working hours behind this critical aviation role.

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

Air India crash probe reveals cockpit confusion, no mechanical fault, and raises fuel cutoff mystery—calls grow for a fair, transparent investigation.

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

Indian pilots defend crew of crashed Air India Flight 171, reject speculation; probe reveals fuel switch issue but no pilot blame as final report awaits.

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

With tearful eyes, the family watched as Nigerian military officers respectfully carried the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari down from the plane.

“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

Prof. Isa Pantami, a former minister, paid tribute to late President Buhari, praising his integrity and patriotism during a condolence visit in Daura, Nigeria.

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

Former presidential aide, Femi Adesina, revealed that Buhari’s continued medical treatment in the UK was essential for his survival, even before his presidency

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

President Buhari declared $150,000 in assets in 2015, with no major change by 2019, while VP Osinbajo revealed a wealthier portfolio including UK property.

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