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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.

7208 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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“Their ancestors were brought here”: Rare photo of Yoruba village in Port of Spain surfaces

“Their ancestors were brought here”: Rare photo of Yoruba village in Port of Spain surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Japa: 'N2.2m minimum wage,' Finland opens applications for work permits for Nigerians, others

Japa: 'N2.2m minimum wage,' Finland opens applications for work permits for Nigerians, others

Europe

a year ago

Obasanjo speaks as Babangida finally shares his story

Obasanjo speaks as Babangida finally shares his story

Politics

a year ago

‘How the war in Ukraine resembles the situation in Africa,’ Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria speaks

‘How the war in Ukraine resembles the situation in Africa,’ Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria speaks

Europe

a year ago

Atiku meets former Nigerian ruler Babangida, video emerges

Atiku meets former Nigerian ruler Babangida, video emerges

Politics

a year ago

Trump: Appeals court gives verdict on US leader's move to end birthright citizenship in America

Trump: Appeals court gives verdict on US leader's move to end birthright citizenship in America

US

a year ago

US ambassador breaks silence on accusation USAID is allegedly funding Boko Haram

US ambassador breaks silence on accusation USAID is allegedly funding Boko Haram

Nigeria

a year ago

The United States (US) ambassador to Nigeria has broken his silence as allegation swirls over the USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram, a notorious terrorist group.

Breaking: Deaths recorded as planes collide midair again in US, video trends

Breaking: Deaths recorded as planes collide midair again in US, video trends

US

a year ago

Deaths have been recorded after two planes collided midair again in the United States (US). The video of the tragedy is circulating on social media platforms.

Did Sultan of Sokoto wear charm garment? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto wear charm garment? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Some Facebook posts in Nigeria claimed the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, wore a charm garment. Legit.ng has analysed the claim.

Tinubu’s govt announces date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads

Tinubu’s govt announces date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads

Nigeria

a year ago

The Bola Tinubu government has announced a date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads. A top public official, Ogbugo Ukoha, spoke to the press.

20 Nigerian soldiers in court over murder, other alleged crimes

20 Nigerian soldiers in court over murder, other alleged crimes

Nigeria

a year ago

20 Nigerian soldiers are on trial over murder and other crimes. The court where the security agents are tried was convened by Major-General Oluyemi Olatoye.

Death toll in United States storms hits 14 amid tears, video trends

Death toll in United States storms hits 14 amid tears, video trends

US

a year ago

The death toll in the United States (US) storms has hit 14 amid sorrow and tears. Floods, gale-force winds, and bitterly cold temperatures swept Kentucky.

Influential state senator dies in US after complications from knee surgery, details emerge

Influential state senator dies in US after complications from knee surgery, details emerge

US

a year ago

A top senator has died in the United States (US) after complications from knee surgery. The deceased family released a statement following the sad development.

2027: Prof Dogara, over 200,000 opposition members join APC, photos, list emerge

2027: Prof Dogara, over 200,000 opposition members join APC, photos, list emerge

Politics

a year ago

Professor Mato Dogara has finally joined the ruling APC. Dogara's defection comes as Nigerian politicians prepare for the 2027 general elections.

Breaking: US breaks silence as allegation swirls over USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram

Breaking: US breaks silence as allegation swirls over USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram

Nigeria

a year ago

The United States (US) has broken its silence as allegation swirls over the USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram, a notorious terrorist organisation in Nigeria.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf