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.

4067 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Pope could be elected today, Vatican sources say as Conclave continues

Pope could be elected today, Vatican sources say as Conclave continues

World

30 days ago

“Femi Falana made calls to EFCC”: VeryDarkMan’s lawyer gives fresh update on client’s arrest

“Femi Falana made calls to EFCC”: VeryDarkMan’s lawyer gives fresh update on...

Nigeria

30 days ago

VDM’s phone and car still with EFCC: Activist's lawyer gives fresh update on May 8

VDM’s phone and car still with EFCC: Activist's lawyer gives fresh update on May...

Nigeria

30 days ago

“This is not the End”: After VeryDarkMan release, his lawyer breaks silence for the first time

“This is not the End”: After VeryDarkMan release, his lawyer breaks silence...

Nigeria

30 days ago

Video: Protesters supporting VeryDarkMan storm National Assembly with their demands

Video: Protesters supporting VeryDarkMan storm National Assembly with their...

Nigeria

30 days ago

International community breaks silence on VeryDarkMan’s arrest, sends message to EFCC

International community breaks silence on VeryDarkMan’s arrest, sends message to...

Nigeria

30 days ago

Lawyer of VeryDarkMan shares what he observed about Tinubu after online personality’s arrest

Lawyer of VeryDarkMan shares what he observed about Tinubu after online personality’s arrest

Nigeria

30 days ago

Lawyer of VeryDarkMan raises concerns after his client’s arrest, sparking debates on governance, freedom of speech, and activism in Nigeria under Tinubu.

Betting odds favour 4 cardinals as leading contenders for next pope, names mentioned

Betting odds favour 4 cardinals as leading contenders for next pope, names mentioned

World

30 days ago

Vatican conclave has begun, with four leading candidates vying to become next pope. As voting starts, the world eagerly awaits the Church’s next spiritual leader.

Activist speaks on why VeryDarkMan’s arrest by EFCC is wrong, shares what he observed

Activist speaks on why VeryDarkMan’s arrest by EFCC is wrong, shares what he observed

Nigeria

a month ago

Activist Wasiu Adejumo condemns EFCC for arresting VeryDarkMan, calling it intimidation and a threat to free speech. He urges Nigerians to defend democracy.

After Tinubu’s approval, NIMC launches NINAuth, lists what Nigerians can do with it

After Tinubu’s approval, NIMC launches NINAuth, lists what Nigerians can do with it

Nigeria

a month ago

NIMC launches NIN Authentication Service (NINAuth) for secure identity verification, empowering Nigerians with seamless access to essential government services.

UK government introduces stricter visa policies for Nigerians seeking work and study

UK government introduces stricter visa policies for Nigerians seeking work and study

Nigeria

a month ago

UK restricted visas for Nigerians, Pakistanis, & Sri Lankans over asylum concerns, using NCA intelligence models to predict overstayers. Experts raise doubts.

VeryDarkMan’s lawyers release statement again, detailing what was discussed with client

VeryDarkMan’s lawyers release statement again, detailing what was discussed with client

Nigeria

a month ago

Lawyers of online personality VeryDarkMan demanded that EFCC disclose charges against their client or release him, citing unlawful detention beyond 24 hours.

VeryDarkMan’s lawyers mention who issued arrest warrant for online personality according to EFCC

VeryDarkMan’s lawyers mention who issued arrest warrant for online personality according to EFCC

Nigeria

a month ago

The arrest warrant for VeryDarkMan was allegedly issued by Chief Magistrate Njideka Iloanya-Duru on cyberstalking charges, raising concerns over due process.

Vatican deactivates mobile signals ahead of new pope election

Vatican deactivates mobile signals ahead of new pope election

World

a month ago

Vatican deactivated mobile signals on 7 May ahead of the papal conclave, ensuring absolute secrecy as 133 cardinals gathered to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Lamborghini Yacht carrying 32 passengers sinks leading to emergency response

Lamborghini Yacht carrying 32 passengers sinks leading to emergency response

World

a month ago

Thirty-two passengers were rescued after a Lamborghini yacht sank near Monument Island, Miami Beach. Officials are investigating the cause of the vessel’s mishap.

Basit Jamiu