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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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Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

Politics

a year ago

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

Education

a year ago

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

Nigeria

a year ago

Lawmaker speaks as Binance official names legislators who allegedly demanded $150m bribe

Lawmaker speaks as Binance official names legislators who allegedly demanded $150m bribe

Nigeria

a year ago

APC's Ganduje mentions when power would return to the north amid Tinubu’s presidency

APC's Ganduje mentions when power would return to the north amid Tinubu’s presidency

Politics

a year ago

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not even consider 2baba

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not even consider 2baba

Nigeria

a year ago

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

Education

a year ago

UNIZIK has come under fire for expelling a female student who 'assaulted a lecturer' within the premises of the Anambra-based higher institution.

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 2023 election dies

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 2023 election dies

Politics

a year ago

Peter Gregory Obi on Friday, February 14, mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo was a veteran politician and elder statesman.

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, February 14, mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo was a veteran politician and elder statesman.

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken action on seized arms in the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made a commitment.

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

The Anambra state government has sealed a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala local government area. The government gave the reason for its action.

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker, cautions Nigerians

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker, cautions Nigerians

Politics

a year ago

A Nigerian lawyer and social media personality has reacted to 2baba and Natasha Osawaru's saga. He warned people not to comment on the issue further.

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with Natasha Osawaru

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with Natasha Osawaru

Nigeria

a year ago

A presidential aide on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, spoke on the implication of 2baba 'advertising' his relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The house of representatives on Wednesday passed for a second reading the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the national assembly.

Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

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Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

Nigeria

a year ago

Security agents dismantled a human trafficking ring in a prominent southwest state of Nigeria. Details on the number of rescued victims have been confirmed.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf