Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

Education: B.Sc. Political Science, University of Ilorin (2015 – 2019)

Experience: Oracle Magazine (2017–2019), Opera News Hub (2020–2021), Scopper News (2021–2023), Gistreel.com (2023–2025), Legit.ng (Present).

Awards: Best Performing Writer (Gistreel - 2024), 1st Runner-up, Senate Writing Contest (University of Ilorin 2018), Winner, NAPSS President Writing Skirmish (2017).

Muhammed has worked with Oracle UNILORIN, Opera News Hub, Scopper News, Gistreel, and now LEGIT.ng. He won the NAPSS President Writing Skirmish (2017) and was first runner-up in the UNILORIN Senate Writing Contest (2018). He can be reached via email at muhammed.hammedolayinka@corp.legit.ng

1068 articles published since 01 Sep 2025

Author's articles

“N739 per litre”: 3 Nigerians confirm filling stations selling fuel at Dangote’s new price

People

4 months ago

Man sends wife N400k before birthday to buy him gifts, ends up disappointed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Farmer outsmarts workers with plan that keeps them at work for Christmas: "I came up with a plan"

People

4 months ago

Lady laments as mother’s friend gives her “small” Christmas money, amount trends: "Big girl like me"

People

4 months ago

Man shares what he noticed about Buhari’s son after seeing him at mosque, post trends

People

4 months ago

Lady calls out friends for not buying aso ebi two weeks to her Wedding: "All my money is wasted"

People

4 months ago

Lady cries out after getting trapped in client’s elevator, video trends: "I am scared, my legs are hurting"

People

4 months ago

A young Nigerian lady in home service went viral after sharing her emotional experience trapped in an elevator, regretting her choice to use it over the stairs.

Man shares how he got 800k back after sending to wrong account: "Thank you OPay"

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian man shared how he mistakenly sent a large amount to the wrong bank account and how he was able to recover the money using the OPay app.

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Accountant mentions sanction awaiting those who refuse to pay tax, amount trends

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian accountant outlines penalties for taxable individuals refusing to pay taxes under the new law, sparking widespread debate and concern on social media.

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Nigerian remote worker rejects new tax law ahead of 2026, speaks her mind

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian remote worker condemned the 2026 tax law as exploitation in a viral video, highlighting government failures and burdens on struggling citizens.

From Lt. Haruna to Uma Ukpai: 4 incidents that made headlines in 2025

People

4 months ago

As 2025 ends, Legit.ng recalls the year’s most notable and unexpected incidents that shaped Nigeria, from tragic deaths to shocking events and major news stories.

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Mother drains bank account to fly daughter over kidnapping fears: “I would rather go broke”

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A Nigerian woman melts hearts on social media as she empties her bank account and flies her daughter on a plane to a holiday destination over kidnapping fears.

"Dangote has won”: Man celebrates price drop for fuel suppliers, post goes viral

People

4 months ago

A young Nigerian man has praised African businessman Aliko Dangote after Dangote Group announced a new price for petrol suppliers in a bid to reduce the cost.