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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

Alaafin of Oyo mentions the only monarch with authority to install titles covering Yorubaland

Alaafin of Oyo mentions the only monarch with authority to install titles covering Yorubaland

Nigeria

7 months ago

Disputed tax laws: ADC, PRP react, mention what should be done ahead of January 2026

Disputed tax laws: ADC, PRP react, mention what should be done ahead of January 2026

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sokoto accidental airstrike: Relief for families as Nigerian Air Force pays compensation to victims

Sokoto accidental airstrike: Relief for families as Nigerian Air Force pays compensation to victims

Nigeria

7 months ago

YOWICAN hails Seyi Tinubu’s installation as Okanlomo of Yorubaland

YOWICAN hails Seyi Tinubu’s installation as Okanlomo of Yorubaland

Nigeria

7 months ago

US sets aside $200m for Christian facilities only as it commits $2.1bn to Nigeria’s health sector

US sets aside $200m for Christian facilities only as it commits $2.1bn to Nigeria’s health sector

Nigeria

7 months ago

Peter Obi cries out as reps reject tough action on vote-buying

Peter Obi cries out as reps reject tough action on vote-buying

Politics

7 months ago

Tears as Bayelsa varsity graduate shot dead in suspected cult clash

Tears as Bayelsa varsity graduate shot dead in suspected cult clash

Nigeria

7 months ago

A graduate of the Federal University, Otuoke, was shot dead in Bayelsa during a suspected cult clash. Police have confirmed the incident and launched investigation.

Family reveals how Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi mentored over 63 million Muslims

Family reveals how Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi mentored over 63 million Muslims

Nigeria

7 months ago

The family of the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi says the renowned Islamic scholar guided over 63 million Muslims across Nigeria and beyond during his lifetime.

Presidency breaks silence as Atiku, Obi knock alleged tax law alterations

Presidency breaks silence as Atiku, Obi knock alleged tax law alterations

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Presidency has reacted to claims that Nigeria’s new tax laws were altered after passage, as Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi raised concerns ahead of implementation.

Video: Awkward moment at Villa as DJ mistakenly plays old national anthem during APC meeting

Video: Awkward moment at Villa as DJ mistakenly plays old national anthem during APC meeting

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria’s old national anthem was mistakenly played at the APC caucus meeting, causing brief confusion before it was quickly corrected in the presence of Tinubu.

Police break silence on court order stopping tinted glass enforcement

Police break silence on court order stopping tinted glass enforcement

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to reports surrounding a court action on the tinted glass permit policy, clarifying its position and next steps.

Obaseki sends strong warning to politicians who use power for selfish gains

Obaseki sends strong warning to politicians who use power for selfish gains

Politics

7 months ago

Former Edo governor Godwin Obaseki has warned politicians against using power for selfish gains, saying leaders who betray the people will face divine punishment.

PDP shares next steps after meeting with INEC over leadership crisis

PDP shares next steps after meeting with INEC over leadership crisis

Politics

7 months ago

After meeting with INEC over its unresolved leadership crisis, the Peoples Democratic Party has explained what it plans to do next as the legal battle continues.

Reps take new action on how much politicians can spend for 2027 campaigns

Reps take new action on how much politicians can spend for 2027 campaigns

Politics

7 months ago

The House of Representatives has approved increased campaign spending and donation limits for party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Establishing state police in Nigeria: "What I told US, European partners", Tinubu speaks

Establishing state police in Nigeria: "What I told US, European partners", Tinubu speaks

Politics

7 months ago

President Tinubu hinted that Nigeria will adopt state police, saying decentralised policing and local government autonomy are key to improving security nationwide.

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf