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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Mass shooting in New York claims lives of 4 police officers and the gunman

Mass shooting in New York claims lives of 4 police officers and the gunman

World

20 days ago

List of 5 public structures named after Buhari in Borno

List of 5 public structures named after Buhari in Borno

Nigeria

21 days ago

Kano state government begins renovation of 203 dilapidated primary health care centres

Kano state government begins renovation of 203 dilapidated primary health care centres

Nigeria

21 days ago

US cracks down on visa abuse over child citizenship schemes in Nigeria

US cracks down on visa abuse over child citizenship schemes in Nigeria

Nigeria

21 days ago

Lagos orders psychiatric tests for one-way traffic law violators

Lagos orders psychiatric tests for one-way traffic law violators

Nigeria

21 days ago

Global mobility: Nigeria passport ranking up slightly, still among Africa’s least powerful

Global mobility: Nigeria passport ranking up slightly, still among Africa’s least powerful

Nigeria

21 days ago

Python recovered from ex-AGF’s residence, moved to Kano zoo

Python recovered from ex-AGF’s residence, moved to Kano zoo

Nigeria

21 days ago

A python escaped from ex-AGF Ahmed Idris’ home, sparking panic in Kano. Zoo officials evacuated the reptile and other animals, prompting police probe.

Full list of all streets renamed in Lagos released, new name sparks reactions

Full list of all streets renamed in Lagos released, new name sparks reactions

Nigeria

22 days ago

Lagos councils renamed 32 streets to honour notable figures, sparking praise and ethnic controversy over changes from Igbo to Yoruba street names.

Nigeria Police Academy announces admission into regular course degree programmes

Nigeria Police Academy announces admission into regular course degree programmes

Nigeria

22 days ago

Apply for the 12th Regular Course at Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil—earn a degree, serve your country, and become an Assistant Superintendent of Police.

Presidential aide announces nationwide rice availability

Presidential aide announces nationwide rice availability

Politics

22 days ago

Tinubu’s adviser says rice is now widely available, healthcare access has improved, and strong public backing boosts APC confidence ahead of 2027 elections.

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

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

Nigeria

22 days ago

Osun Amotekun Corps alleges a Nigerian soldier fatally attacked its operative, prompting calls for justice and a full investigation into the incident.

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

22 days ago

Nigeria’s N12.6trn defence spend since 2009 has failed to stop Boko Haram, with killings surging and grassroots groups stepping up amid insecurity.

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

23 days ago

A renowned traditionalist predicts Tinubu will lose Nigeria’s 2027 election, naming Atiku Abubakar as the next president in a spiritually guided forecast.

Gunmen dressed in military fatigues killed 17 people in Nigeria

Gunmen dressed in military fatigues killed 17 people in Nigeria

World

24 days ago

Gunmen killed 17 in a brutal attack on three Imo State communities, prompting police to link the suspects to IPOB/ESN and launch a security crackdown.

Thousands defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso confirms with photos

Thousands defect from APC to NNPP, Kwankwaso confirms with photos

Politics

24 days ago

Thousands of APC members defected to NNPP in Kano, welcomed by Kwankwaso with pledges of fairness, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political scene.

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