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Muslim Muhammad Yusuf

Education: Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication, Kaduna Polytechnic

Experience: Reporter, Vision FM Sokoto (2018); Controller News - Programs Manager, Vision FM Kaduna (2020-2023); Multimedia Journalist at Daily Trust, Trust TV and Trust Radio as Digital Team Lead (2023-2025); Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.Ng

Awards: Winner, 2025 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR); 1st Runner-up, CJID's Best in Community Reporting Award (2025); Legit.ng Rookie of the Year (2025); Thompson Reuters Foundation Fellow (2025); CJID's AI&Tech Reporting Fellow (2025)

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf is the 2025 winner for the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR); 1st Runner-up, CJID's Best in Community Reporting Award (2025). He is an Investigative Journalist and Fact-Checker with over 8 years of experience. He is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. Muslim investigated stories around human rights, accountability and social issues. He has years of broadcasting skills and Fellow at Thompson Reuters Foundation (TRF), CJID, HumAngle and Daily Trust Foundation. Email: muslim.yusuf@corp.legit.ng

427 articles published since 31 Oct 2025

Author's articles

Fayose slams Fubara’s conduct toward Wike, compares him to Sanwo-Olu

Fayose slams Fubara’s conduct toward Wike, compares him to Sanwo-Olu

Politics

6 months ago

Panic in Niger community as terrorists kill 4, burn shops in fresh attack

Panic in Niger community as terrorists kill 4, burn shops in fresh attack

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-army chief Buratai explains why Nigeria’s police are struggling

Ex-army chief Buratai explains why Nigeria’s police are struggling

Nigeria

6 months ago

Fear grips Katsina communities after fresh attack as government plans bandits’ release

Fear grips Katsina communities after fresh attack as government plans bandits’ release

Nigeria

6 months ago

Yoweri Museveni: Meet 81-year-old president who wants to rule Uganda for 7th term

Yoweri Museveni: Meet 81-year-old president who wants to rule Uganda for 7th term

Africa

6 months ago

Tambuwal backs international intervention for credible 2027 elections

Tambuwal backs international intervention for credible 2027 elections

Politics

6 months ago

Tinubu, Shettima residences' renovation gulps N18.4bn, details emerge

Tinubu, Shettima residences' renovation gulps N18.4bn, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Federal Government allocates N1.07bn for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima's residences in the 2026 budget, raising total renovations to N18.4bn.

Details emerge on what Kwankwaso supporters did to gov Yusuf amid defection plan to APC

Details emerge on what Kwankwaso supporters did to gov Yusuf amid defection plan to APC

Politics

6 months ago

The Kwankwasiyya movement faces a split as Governor Yusuf’s planned APC defection divides loyalists and state appointees at political gatherings.

Another setback for PDP as Nasarawa Senator dumps party

Another setback for PDP as Nasarawa Senator dumps party

Politics

6 months ago

The PDP has suffered another political loss as a serving senator from Nasarawa state resigned from the party and is expected to join the coalition ADC.

Heavy security deployed at Kano Gov't House ahead of Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC

Heavy security deployed at Kano Gov't House ahead of Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC

Politics

6 months ago

Armoured vehicles and intensified checks were observed at Kano Government House as Governor Yusuf prepares for a possible move to the ruling APC.

Arrangements finalised in Kano for Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC

Arrangements finalised in Kano for Governor Yusuf’s defection to APC

Politics

6 months ago

Preparations have been concluded for Kano state governor Abba Yusuf’s defection from the NNPP to the APC following wide consultations with stakeholders.

Resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons

Resident doctors suspend planned strike, give reasons

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its proposed strike action after some demands were addressed, with negotiations expected to continue.

Atiku accuses Tinubu govt of neglecting 1,600 Nigerian students abroad after BEA scholarship ends

Atiku accuses Tinubu govt of neglecting 1,600 Nigerian students abroad after BEA scholarship ends

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Tinubu administration faces criticism from Atiku Abubakar over claims that 1,600 BEA scholarship students were neglected and left in hardship abroad.

What does $15,000 US visa bond mean for Nigerians and how does refund work?

What does $15,000 US visa bond mean for Nigerians and how does refund work?

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US has introduced visa bonds of up to $15,000 for Nigerian B1/B2 visa applicants. Here’s what the policy means, who it affects, and how refunds work.

Fresh drama as PDP moves to meet Peter Obi, Atiku ahead of 2027 talks

Fresh drama as PDP moves to meet Peter Obi, Atiku ahead of 2027 talks

Politics

6 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party has announced plans to meet Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar as part of efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf