Yusuf Mohammed

Yusuf Mohammed, also known as Yusuf Writes, is a seasoned Nigerian journalist, writer, and public scholar. He is the founder and publisher of The Columnist NG, a platform dedicated to publishing articles by Nigeria’s most respected thinkers and writers. A graduate of Al-Hikmah University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations, Yusuf began his journalism career in 2013 at Business Hallmark. He went on to work at New Telegraph (2015–2017) and played a pivotal role as a pioneer staff member of The Next Edition in 2017, helping establish it as a credible online platform through his well-researched special reports. In 2019, he returned to Business Hallmark before launching The Columnist NG. His work has appeared in Daily Trust, Premium Times, The Cable, Newswatch, and other leading Nigerian publications. In 2020, his tribute to football legend Diego Maradona was published in three different magazines, including Air Peace In-flight Magazine. Currently a contributing editor and writer at Newswatch Plus, Yusuf’s journalism focuses on culture, politics, public health, and human rights, with a growing body of work addressing complex issues such as Scleroderma, jungle justice, and historical memory in Nigeria. In recognition of his growing influence, Dr. Reuben Abati, one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists and statesmen, praised him on his birthday, saying: “You are the son of a great father - and you are distinguished in your own right.” Yusuf Mohammed maintains a verified presence on Instagram, where he continues to engage audiences with reflections on society, identity, and the written word.