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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

Fourth Republic has failed Nigerians in education, rule of law, security – Olubadan

Fourth Republic has failed Nigerians in education, rule of law, security – Olubadan

Nigeria

6 months ago

Cracks in ADC as party's chairman in Nasarawa gets suspended over alleged anti-party activities

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Cracks in ADC as party's chairman in Nasarawa gets suspended over alleged anti-party activities

Politics

6 months ago

Kaduna gov visits community where over 100 worshippers were kidnapped, makes key promises

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Kaduna gov visits community where over 100 worshippers were kidnapped, makes key promises

Nigeria

6 months ago

Darkness looms in Kano as KEDCO staff embark on indefinite strike

Darkness looms in Kano as KEDCO staff embark on indefinite strike

Nigeria

6 months ago

2027 elections: Analyst explains why Peter Obi may dump ADC for another party again

2027 elections: Analyst explains why Peter Obi may dump ADC for another party again

Politics

6 months ago

Court releases Bauchi finance commissioner on ₦100m bail over alleged terrorism financing

Court releases Bauchi finance commissioner on ₦100m bail over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Boko Haram bombers ram into military convoy in Borno, kill soldiers

Breaking: Boko Haram bombers ram into military convoy in Borno, kill soldiers

Nigeria

6 months ago

A Boko Haram bomber rammed into a military convoy in Borno state, killing five soldiers and injuring an unspecified number of troops. Security sources confirmed.

DSS detains ex-Buhari's minister Abubakar Malami over alleged terrorism financing

DSS detains ex-Buhari's minister Abubakar Malami over alleged terrorism financing

Nigeria

6 months ago

The DSS has detained former Attorney General Abubakar Malami after he perfected his bail, as security agencies investigate allegations of terrorism financing.

Emir Sanusi resumes lectures, signs attendance as Law undergraduate in Kano varsity, photos emerge

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Emir Sanusi resumes lectures, signs attendance as Law undergraduate in Kano varsity, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has resumed lectures at Northwest University, Kano, as a 200-level law student, and it got Nigerians talking on social media.

PDP Chieftain predicts only option for Peter Obi to secure ADC presidential ticket in 2027

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PDP Chieftain predicts only option for Peter Obi to secure ADC presidential ticket in 2027

Politics

6 months ago

A PDP chieftain says Peter Obi has only one chance of securing the ADC presidential ticket for the 2027 election, warning that Atiku remains the dominant force.

2026 Hajj: NAHCON concludes second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia

2026 Hajj: NAHCON concludes second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

6 months ago

NAHCON concludes its second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia, recording key milestones in airlift, accommodation and medical services ahead of the 2026 Hajj.

Father of suspect who killed Kano housewife, 6 children wants speedy execution of his son

Father of suspect who killed Kano housewife, 6 children wants speedy execution of his son

Nigeria

6 months ago

The father of a suspect accused of killing a woman and her six children in Kano has called for swift justice, as the state government takes over prosecution.

Ekiti guber 2026: PDP, SDP missing as INEC releases final list of candidates, deputies

Ekiti guber 2026: PDP, SDP missing as INEC releases final list of candidates, deputies

Politics

6 months ago

INEC has released the final list of candidates for the June 20 Ekiti governorship election, excluding the PDP and SDP candidates and their running mates.

Obasanjo meets IBB behind closed doors amid 2027 speculations

Obasanjo meets IBB behind closed doors amid 2027 speculations

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has met ex-military leader Ibrahim Babangida in Minna amid political speculation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Sultan makes fresh announcement on moon sighting for Sha'aban 1447 AH

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Sultan makes fresh announcement on moon sighting for Sha'aban 1447 AH

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced Tuesday, January 20, 2026, as the first day of Sha’aban 1447AH following the moon sighting exercise across Nigeria.

Muslim Muhammad Yusuf