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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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Ndume criticises Tinubu, accuses him of abandoning people who helped him succeed as Lagos governor

Ndume criticises Tinubu, accuses him of abandoning people who helped him succeed as Lagos governor

Politics

2 months ago

Kano electoral commission chairman remanded in prison over alleged N1bn fraud

Kano electoral commission chairman remanded in prison over alleged N1bn fraud

Nigeria

2 months ago

Fear spreads as notorious bandits' leader Turji reportedly captures peace deal negotiator in Katsina

Fear spreads as notorious bandits' leader Turji reportedly captures peace deal negotiator in Katsina

Nigeria

2 months ago

6 suspects hack telecom firm to divert airtime, data resources worth ₦7.7bn, police take action

6 suspects hack telecom firm to divert airtime, data resources worth ₦7.7bn, police take action

Nigeria

2 months ago

FG unveils plan to deploy military retirees to secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces

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FG unveils plan to deploy military retirees to secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Kano governor Yusuf makes fresh appointments 48 hours after defecting to APC

Breaking: Kano governor Yusuf makes fresh appointments 48 hours after defecting to APC

Politics

2 months ago

Nigeria, Türkiye set $5bn trade target, sign 9 agreements on security, education, others

Nigeria, Türkiye set $5bn trade target, sign 9 agreements on security, education, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria and Türkiye agreed to target a $5 billion bilateral trade volume, up from the current $2 billion, during President Tinubu’s state visit to Ankara.

Ganduje opens door for reconciliation with Kwankwaso, explains APC's tradition Gov Abba may enjoy

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Ganduje opens door for reconciliation with Kwankwaso, explains APC's tradition Gov Abba may enjoy

Politics

2 months ago

Former APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje spoke on possible reconciliation with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and explained the APC’s internal tradition.

Video: Abba will regret his actions, Kwankwaso laments ‘bitter betrayal’ in first media interview

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Video: Abba will regret his actions, Kwankwaso laments ‘bitter betrayal’ in first media interview

Politics

2 months ago

NNPP leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has broken his silence on Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection to the APC, describing it as a painful betraya.l

Primate Ayodele warns Kano governor Abba, predicts tough battle with Kwankwaso ahead of 2027

Primate Ayodele warns Kano governor Abba, predicts tough battle with Kwankwaso ahead of 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele warned Kano governor Abba Yusuf over his 2027 ambition, predicting a political clash with Rabiu Kwankwaso after his move to the APC.

Aregbesola warns APC over defections, says governors can’t secure Tinubu’s victory in 2027

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Aregbesola warns APC over defections, says governors can’t secure Tinubu’s victory in 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola cautioned the APC on relying on defections for 2027, stressing that elections are decided by voters and credible processes.

Bandits finally set conditions for release of abducted Kaduna worshippers

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Bandits finally set conditions for release of abducted Kaduna worshippers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bandits who abducted about 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have reached out with their demands for the release of the victims.

List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

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List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

Politics

2 months ago

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to APC has triggered mass resignations by Kano commissioners and top appointees loyal to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

Politics

2 months ago

The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum has raised N200 million to purchase President Bola Tinubu’s APC presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 election.

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Politics

2 months ago

Former APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has denied claims by NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima that he insulted ex President late Muhammadu Buhari.

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf