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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Protesters call for removal of Tinubu’s minister Alausa, Pantami speaks out

Protesters call for removal of Tinubu’s minister Alausa, Pantami speaks out

Education

a month ago

Abuja, 14 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

Abuja, 14 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Utomi leads talks with Atiku, Peter Obi on single candidate, details emerge

2027 election: Utomi leads talks with Atiku, Peter Obi on single candidate, details emerge

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Dozens of supporters march for Tinubu in Lagos, photo emerges

2027 election: Dozens of supporters march for Tinubu in Lagos, photo emerges

Politics

a month ago

University of Ibadan loses bid to stop 3 student activists from resuming classes

University of Ibadan loses bid to stop 3 student activists from resuming classes

Nigeria

a month ago

Kwara: Grief as prominent human rights activist Bolakale dies after brief illness, AbdulRazaq reacts

Kwara: Grief as prominent human rights activist Bolakale dies after brief illness, AbdulRazaq reacts

Politics

a month ago

Shettima mentions number of northern APC govs that supported Tinubu to get ticket in 2023

Shettima mentions number of northern APC govs that supported Tinubu to get ticket in 2023

Politics

a month ago

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has revealed the number of northern governors who supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2023 presidential campaign.

Japa: Canada invites carpenters, plumbers, technicians from Nigeria, others

Japa: Canada invites carpenters, plumbers, technicians from Nigeria, others

World

a month ago

Canada invites skilled workers, including carpenters, plumbers and technicians from Nigeria and other countries to explore available work opportunities.

Tinubu gives APC national secretary Basiru appointment

Tinubu gives APC national secretary Basiru appointment

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu hands APC secretary a strategic role in the party's presidential campaign council as political stakeholders prepare for the 2027 elections.

6 countries offering 10-year multiple-entry visas to Nigerians, other foreigners in 2026, full list emerges

6 countries offering 10-year multiple-entry visas to Nigerians, other foreigners in 2026, full list emerges

US

a month ago

Discover six countries where Nigerians and other foreign nationals can apply for 10-year multiple-entry visas, including key requirements and visa conditions.

Just In: Tinubu reacts as veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

Just In: Tinubu reacts as veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84

Nigeria

a month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reacted to the death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs at 84, paying tribute to the late screen legend.

Tinubu's minister Wike speaks on what he would do in APC

Tinubu's minister Wike speaks on what he would do in APC

Politics

a month ago

Nyesom Wike has spoken about what he would have done if he were a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) amid ongoing political developments.

Breaking: Oba of Benin announces preferred candidate as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku slug it out, video trends

Breaking: Oba of Benin announces preferred candidate as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku slug it out, video trends

Politics

a month ago

The Oba of Benin has unveiled his preferred candidate for the 2027 election as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi jostle for support.

Analyst reacts to terrorists' alleged ceasefire with federal government

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Analyst reacts to terrorists' alleged ceasefire with federal government

Nigeria

a month ago

Analyst raises questions over the alleged ceasefire between the Nigerian government and insurgents, examining its implications for the fight against terrorism.

LASU law clinic gets new look after major upgrade: 'Bridging gap between learning and practice'

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LASU law clinic gets new look after major upgrade: 'Bridging gap between learning and practice'

Education

a month ago

Lagos State University’s Law Clinic has received a major upgrade, giving the facility a new look and improving its capacity to provide legal services.

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