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Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Education: Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication, The Polytechnic Ibadan (2014), Journalism Clinic’s Fix The Leak masterclass (2021), Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Fact-Checking Researcher, Africa Check (2020-2021); Acting Editor of AllNews Nigeria (2020); Editor, Politics Nigeria (2021-2023); Current Affairs/Politics Editor at Legit.ng (2023-present)

Awards: Video Short Feature category (Africa ranking) AIPS awards (2020), Legit.ng's Rookie Reporter of the Year (2023), Legit.ng's Journalist of the Year (2024 & 2025), Legit.ng’s Current Affairs/Politics Editor of the Year (2024)

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content writer with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

7189 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Peter Obi slams Tinubu for ‘taking joy in travelling to foreign countries at the slightest excuse’

Peter Obi slams Tinubu for ‘taking joy in travelling to foreign countries at the slightest excuse’

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Presidency speaks on what would happen if Jonathan decides to run against Tinubu

2027 election: Presidency speaks on what would happen if Jonathan decides to run against Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

PDP speaks on possibility of Jonathan, Peter Obi getting party's ticket for 2027 election

PDP speaks on possibility of Jonathan, Peter Obi getting party's ticket for 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Presidency mentions number of votes Tinubu would get in south east

2027 election: Presidency mentions number of votes Tinubu would get in south east

Politics

a year ago

National Youth Council of Nigeria presidential battle heats up as Lauya enters race

National Youth Council of Nigeria presidential battle heats up as Lauya enters race

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu pinpoints what Nigeria must urgently review to grow

Tinubu pinpoints what Nigeria must urgently review to grow

Politics

a year ago

Fish Magnet: Peter Obi visits APGA women leader over son’s killing, photos emerge

Fish Magnet: Peter Obi visits APGA women leader over son’s killing, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

Following Fish Magnet's killing, presidential hopeful Peter Gregory Obi on Wednesday visited APGA's women leader over her beloved son’s unfortunate killing.

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government has explained why it is considering using Kwam 1 as an aviation ambassador, despite his controversial behaviour at the Abuja airport.

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Airlines in Nigeria are reportedly considering naming the Ibom Air passenger in the eye of the storm ambassador. The federal government spoke on Wednesday.

Tinubu gives minister Tijani new role, announces 19 other appointments, full list emerges

Tinubu gives minister Tijani new role, announces 19 other appointments, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, August 12, gave Bosun Tijani, the minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, a new role.

'They want you sacked,' Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu's key appointee

'They want you sacked,' Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu's key appointee

Politics

a year ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's key appointee. Legit.ng obtained Primate Ayodele's release.

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

A Lagos court has taken a fresh action on the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct, Comfort Emmanson. The matter gained traction in Nigeria.

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

Nigeria

a year ago

Pilot Boaz Agbonifoh has spoken on the release of an indecent video of the Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting a crew member.

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian senate decided to probe musician Kwam 1 and the female passenger, Comfort Emmanson's face-offs with airlines at the country's airports.

Expert reacts as Ribadu presents photographic evidence showing corpses of high-profile terrorists

Politics

a year ago

An expert has reacted after Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA) presented photographic evidence showing corpses of high-profile terrorists.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf