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.

4866 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

Author's articles

Archaeologists uncover secret palace for the pope, shares findings

Archaeologists uncover secret palace for the pope, shares findings

World

6 months ago

Airplane catches fire after pilot confusion, causing major disruption

Airplane catches fire after pilot confusion, causing major disruption

World

6 months ago

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

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

World

6 months ago

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

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

World

6 months ago

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

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

World

6 months ago

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

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

World

6 months ago

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

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

World

6 months ago

AI technology recreated a deceased victim’s voice to deliver a powerful and truly emotional message in court, marking a historic first in the U.S. justice system.

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

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

Nigeria

6 months ago

Michelle Obama reflects on her mother's passing, shares Barack Obama's candid words, discusses therapy, and sets the record straight on marriage rumors.

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

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

World

6 months 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

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

World

6 months 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

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

Nigeria

6 months 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

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

Nigeria

6 months 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

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

Nigeria

6 months 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

Video: Protesters supporting VeryDarkMan storm National Assembly with their demands

Nigeria

6 months 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

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

Nigeria

6 months 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.

Basit Jamiu