Basit Jamiu

Education: Bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Staff Writer, Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor, Prime Progress (2022), Staff Writer, politics and current affairs editor, Legit.ng (present)

Awards: Humangle Most-Read Feature Writer (2022), FIJ Best Stories of the Year (2022)

Basit Jamiu is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 5 years. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Nasarawa State University (2023). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022). He is a 2025 CRA Grantee, 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow. Email: basitjamiu1st@gmail.com and basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

5703 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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Global warming: Scientists backed by government set to research on dimming sunlight

World

a year ago

Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world released after becoming pontiff

World

a year ago

What Pope Leo XIV said about Trump’s policies surfaced after his announcement as pontiff

World

a year ago

Leo XIV: World leaders react as Robert Francis Prevost becomes pope, makes history

World

a year ago

AI brings dead man’s words to life in court, what he said released

World

a year ago

Former US first lady mentions what Obama told her after she lost her mother many years ago

Nigeria

a year ago

NASA mentions actual distance between moon and earth, explains how it shapes ocean tides

World

a year ago

NASA shares the moon’s exact distance from Earth and its impact on ocean tides, solar eclipses, and space travel. See how this celestial dance shapes our world.

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

World

a year ago

Vatican sources hinted at a swift papal election as cardinals neared a decision. Crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square, awaiting white smoke from the Sistine Chapel.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Deji Adeyanju confirms Femi Falana SAN’s calls to EFCC, challenging VeryDarkMan’s arrest. Legal experts push for fairness and transparency in the case.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirms his client’s phone and car remain with EFCC. He also clarifies details on the bail process and addresses distraction claims.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju confirms VeryDarkMan’s release from EFCC detention, thanking supporters and public figures. Despite bail, the fight for justice continues.

Video: Protesters supporting VeryDarkMan storm National Assembly with their demands

Nigeria

a year ago

Protesters supporting VeryDarkMan stormed National Assembly on 7 May, demanding justice after his EFCC arrest, sparking intense public debate and online reactions.

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

Nigeria

a year ago

Amnesty International condemns VeryDarkMan’s arrest, calling it a move to silence critics. Global voices demand justice and urge Nigeria to uphold human rights.

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

Nigeria

a year 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

World

a year 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.

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