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Ismaila Yinusa

Education: B.Eng. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA).

Experience: Editor, Copy Editor, and Digital Media Lead (Gistreel, 2020), Editor and WordPress Developer (FotNews, 2019).

Awards: Rapid Impact Leadership Award (Legit 2025), Editor of the Year (Gistreel: 2024, 2023, 2022), Excellence in Digital Strategy and Management (Gistreel: 2024, 2023).

Ismaila Yinusa is a seasoned writer, editor, and brand influencer with about ten years of experience in the media landscape. As the Head of Desk, Entertainment at LEGIT.ng, he drives quality content strategy and editorial innovation, fostering creativity and excellence across the newsroom. Yinusa plays a key role in enhancing team performance and mentoring emerging professionals, combining insight, storytelling, and audience-driven content to shape impactful entertainment journalism. Contact: ismaila.yinusa@corp.legit.ng

78 articles published since 17 Oct 2025

Author's articles

"Where's senior man?": Fans quiz as Wizkid's baby mama Jada P shares Christmas shoot with sister

"Where's senior man?": Fans quiz as Wizkid's baby mama Jada P shares Christmas shoot with sister

Celebrities

4 months ago

Wumi Toriola Shares Unexpected Christmas Gift From Son, Elicit Reactions: "Lion No Dey Born Goat"

Wumi Toriola Shares Unexpected Christmas Gift From Son, Elicit Reactions: "Lion No Dey Born Goat"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Ned Nwoko Throws Jab Amid Fallout with Regina Daniels, Elicit Reactions: "This Thing Really Pain You"

Ned Nwoko Throws Jab Amid Fallout with Regina Daniels, Elicit Reactions: "This Thing Really Pain You"

Celebrities

4 months ago

"Who Will Marry Me Like This": Doris Ogala Threatens Video Leak Amid Pastor Okafor's Wedding Clips

"Who Will Marry Me Like This": Doris Ogala Threatens Video Leak Amid Pastor Okafor's Wedding Clips

Nollywood

4 months ago

Lege Miamii Crashes Out as Asake Blocks Him on Instagram, Sends Warning to Singer's Father

Lege Miamii Crashes Out as Asake Blocks Him on Instagram, Sends Warning to Singer's Father

Music

4 months ago

Natasha Akpoti Breaks Silence After Doris Ogala Vowed to Expose Incriminating Evidence Against Her

Natasha Akpoti Breaks Silence After Doris Ogala Vowed to Expose Incriminating Evidence Against Her

Celebrities

4 months ago

"I Envy Their Friendship": Funke Akindele’s Banter with Eniola Badmus Over Food Leaves Fans Gushing

"I Envy Their Friendship": Funke Akindele’s Banter with Eniola Badmus Over Food Leaves Fans Gushing

Nollywood

4 months ago

Funke Akindele and Eniola Badmus charmed fans with playful banter over amala during Abuja visit. Their friendship shone as they promote 'Behind The Scenes'.

Awujale Race: Ruling Family Confirms KWAM1’s Submission, Calls Emergency Meeting

Awujale Race: Ruling Family Confirms KWAM1’s Submission, Calls Emergency Meeting

Music

4 months ago

Wasiu Ayinde KWAM1's aspiration for the Awujale throne of Ijebu Ode stirs debate as the Fusengbuwa ruling house confirms his lineage application amidst challenges.

Netflix Series: Outrage as Shank Comics Reveals What He Likes About Sean "Diddy" Combs

Netflix Series: Outrage as Shank Comics Reveals What He Likes About Sean "Diddy" Combs

Celebrities

5 months ago

Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank Comics, is under fire over his declaration after watching the Netflix series about American rapper, Sean Diddy Combs.

Proud Mum Moment as Wizkid's Baby Mama, Sola Ogudugu, Hails Son Champz’s 1M Spotify Milestone

Proud Mum Moment as Wizkid's Baby Mama, Sola Ogudugu, Hails Son Champz’s 1M Spotify Milestone

Music

5 months ago

Sola Ogudugu celebrates her son Champz's milestone of 1 million Spotify listeners, making him the youngest Nigerian artist to achieve this in just three weeks.

Tacha slams Aunty Esther over refusal of blood transfusion despite N30m donations

Tacha slams Aunty Esther over refusal of blood transfusion despite N30m donations

Celebrities

5 months ago

Tacha weighs in on the heated conversation surrounding online vendor Aunty Esther, who refused a blood transfusion while receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Wunmi’s sister, Karimo, lashes out over property saga: 'Not even a burial plan for Mohbad'

Wunmi’s sister, Karimo, lashes out over property saga: 'Not even a burial plan for Mohbad'

Music

5 months ago

Wunmi Aloba's elder sister, Karimo, raised concerns over the property dispute involving her sister and the family of the late Afrobeat singer, Mohbad.

Ahmed Isah Withdraws N500K Gift After Baba Mohbad’s Bank Statement Allegedly Reveals $26K Donation

Ahmed Isah Withdraws N500K Gift After Baba Mohbad’s Bank Statement Allegedly Reveals $26K Donation

Celebrities

5 months ago

Brekete Family show host, Ahmed Isah, withdrewn a N500K support for Mr Joseph Aloba, better known as Baba Mohbad, over allegations of unaccounted $26K donation.

Obi Asika gets candid on why the Music Industry does not need another Wizkid

Obi Asika gets candid on why the Music Industry does not need another Wizkid

Music

5 months ago

Obi Asika, CEO of the National Council for Arts and Culture, warns upcoming artists to embrace originality in their music style rather than copying famous singers.

"Two-time Guinness World Record Holder": Hilda Baci Joyful After Receiving Jollof Cookoff Plaque

"Two-time Guinness World Record Holder": Hilda Baci Joyful After Receiving Jollof Cookoff Plaque

Celebrities

5 months ago

Hilda Baci has received her second Guinness World Record plaque nearly two months after completing her attempt for the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice.

Ismaila Yinusa