Usman Yusuf
Professor Usman Yusuf is a prominent Nigerian academic and a vocal critic of government policies, particularly regarding health and education. He has been in the news recently due to his perceived persecution by the current administration, which has raised concerns among youth groups in Katsina about the state of free speech and governance in Nigeria. His situation reflects the broader issues of insecurity and economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.
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Usman Yusuf is honored as a martyr whose sacrifice is a source of pride for the nation.
گورنر سندھ کامران ٹیسوری کی شہید اسکوارڈن لیڈر کے اہلخانہ سے تعزیت
Pakistan· 2025-05-25
Usman Yusuf was a Squadron Leader who was killed in the conflict with India.
ভারতের সঙ্গে সংঘর্ষে ১১ সেনা নিহত ও ৭৮ জন আহত হয়েছেন: পাকিস্তান আইএসপিআর
Bangladesh· 2025-05-13
He has reunited with his friend, Prof. Usman Yusuf.
Baba-Ahmed back on the hustings
Nigeria· 2025-05-01
Prof. Usman Yusuf was speaking in a viral video interview alongside Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed.
North’s stance will determine 2027 poll outcome – NEF chieftainNigeria· 2025-04-21
Usman Yusuf is the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme who appeared alongside Hakeem Baba-Ahmed in a video interview.
North will soon decide who to support in 2027 — Baba-AhmedNigeria· 2025-04-20
Prof. Usman Yusuf is currently facing probable storm-in-a-tea-cup corruption charges.
Northern elite versus President TinubuNigeria· 2025-02-19
Usman Yusuf was arraigned on charges of embezzlement and fraud related to his role as the ex-Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Court adjourns ruling on bail for ex-NHIS boss to February 27Nigeria· 2025-02-12
Professor Usman Yusuf is mentioned as a critic who is being persecuted under the current administration.
Katsina youth lament hardship, threaten to oppose Tinubu’s re-electionNigeria· 2025-02-10
