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.

4867 articles published since 28 Feb 2023

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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

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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

6 months 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.

Trump to pay undocumented migrants $1000 to leave US voluntarily

Trump to pay undocumented migrants $1000 to leave US voluntarily

World

6 months ago

Trump administration launches a $1,000 self-deportation incentive for undocumented immigrants, aiming to reduce costs while sparking debate over immigration policy.

“Find practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity”: Sole Administrator of Rivers tells military

“Find practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity”: Sole Administrator of Rivers tells military

Politics

6 months ago

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas urges AFCSC Jaji participants to propose practical security solutions, emphasising grassroots intelligence for a safer Nigeria.

Two cardinals set to elect new pope break silence, list two challenges before the next pontiff

Two cardinals set to elect new pope break silence, list two challenges before the next pontiff

World

6 months ago

Two cardinals discuss challenges facing the Catholic Church as they prepare to elect the next pope, highlighting key issues that will shape the future of the faith.

Trump fires his National Security Adviser, his message to him released

Trump fires his National Security Adviser, his message to him released

US

6 months ago

Trump removes Mike Waltz as national security adviser, naming him UN ambassador. Rubio steps in as interim. Waltz’s exit follows a Signal chat controversy.

Why do new popes change their names after election?

Why do new popes change their names after election?

World

6 months ago

A new pope’s name choice honors tradition and signals his vision for the Church. Discover the history, meaning, and significance behind this age-old practice.

Basit Jamiu