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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

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Khamenei's death: Iran declares 40 days of mourning, 7-day public holiday

Khamenei's death: Iran declares 40 days of mourning, 7-day public holiday

Asia

a month ago

Khamenei's death: Full list, details of Iran's top officials killed during US-Israel strike are out

Khamenei's death: Full list, details of Iran's top officials killed during US-Israel strike are out

Asia

a month ago

Atiku opens up on his regret for being part of those who formed APC in 2014

Atiku opens up on his regret for being part of those who formed APC in 2014

Politics

a month ago

Presidency mocks Atiku as Adamawa governor Fintiri dumps PDP for APC

Presidency mocks Atiku as Adamawa governor Fintiri dumps PDP for APC

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: Popular Islamic cleric declares governorship bid

2027 elections: Popular Islamic cleric declares governorship bid

Politics

a month ago

Senate wades into fresh agitation on electoral act amendment, replies Atiku, Obi, others

Senate wades into fresh agitation on electoral act amendment, replies Atiku, Obi, others

Politics

a month ago

Obasanjo’s daughter Iyabo discloses who will emerge next Ogun governor

Obasanjo’s daughter Iyabo discloses who will emerge next Ogun governor

Politics

a month ago

Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo has declared her ambition to become Ogun governor, outlining reasons for her confidence and addressing key political concerns.

Tunji Disu: List of 7 challenges the new Inspector General of Police should start addressing

Tunji Disu: List of 7 challenges the new Inspector General of Police should start addressing

Nigeria

a month ago

The acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu takes office amid security concerns, with experts highlighting key areas requiring urgent attention.

Alleged plot to freeze bank accounts, Assets: El-Rufai makes new move, files fresh demands in court

Alleged plot to freeze bank accounts, Assets: El-Rufai makes new move, files fresh demands in court

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a new suit at the Federal High Court seeking to restrain anti-graft agencies from taking action against his assets.

El-Rufai: ICPC addresses nosebleeding claim, explains next step

El-Rufai: ICPC addresses nosebleeding claim, explains next step

Nigeria

a month ago

ICPC has reacted to the claims that former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai suffered a health incident in custody and explained why he remains under investigation.

High Expectations as Abuja’s Transcorp Hilton Hotel to Host AIWRA 2026

High Expectations as Abuja’s Transcorp Hilton Hotel to Host AIWRA 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

Arrangements have reached an advanced stage for the hosting of the 2026 edition of the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA), scheduled to hold at Abuja’s top-tier hospitality firm, the 5-star Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

State police in Nigeria: Tinubu issues fresh directive to Senate

State police in Nigeria: Tinubu issues fresh directive to Senate

Nigeria

a month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a fresh directive to the 10th Senate on the constitutional amendments for State Police during an interfaith meeting in Abuja.

Tinubu sends special message to Nigerians as Ramadan, Lent fasting begin same day

Tinubu sends special message to Nigerians as Ramadan, Lent fasting begin same day

Nigeria

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims and Christians to promote unity and peace as Ramadan and Lent begin on the same day, describing it as a rare moment.

Ramadan 2026: Northern governor surprises over 300,000 households with food items

Ramadan 2026: Northern governor surprises over 300,000 households with food items

Nigeria

a month ago

A northern governor has launched a Ramadan support programme for vulnerable residents, warning officials against diversion and stressing fairness in distribution.

Firm launches peer-to-peer platform for user wagers

Firm launches peer-to-peer platform for user wagers

Nigeria

a month ago

A new digital platform known as Luelink has been introduced, offering users a space to place wagers directly with friends or other individuals rather than through traditional sportsbook systems.

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf