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), Legit.ng’s Current Affairs/Politics Editor of the Year (2024)

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator 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.

5366 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: Akpabio told to immediately resign amid alleged budget padding accusation, details emerge

BREAKING: Akpabio told to immediately resign amid alleged budget padding accusation, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: US House votes to ban TikTok, reason emerges

BREAKING: US House votes to ban TikTok, reason emerges

US

a year ago

Tinubu swears in Tony Aiyejina, Yori Afolabi, 15 other NPC commissioners, full list emerges

Tinubu swears in Tony Aiyejina, Yori Afolabi, 15 other NPC commissioners, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Protest hits Abuja over arrest, detention of Miyetti Allah president, video emerges

BREAKING: Protest hits Abuja over arrest, detention of Miyetti Allah president, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Bayelsa APP gov'ship candidate speaks on challenges to women's participation in politics in Nigeria

Bayelsa APP gov'ship candidate speaks on challenges to women's participation in politics in Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints former PDP chairman, others as heads of key govt agencies

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints former PDP chairman, others as heads of key govt agencies

Nigeria

a year ago

Troost-Ekong mentions 2 Super Eagles players who made him reverse his decision to quit Nigeria

Troost-Ekong mentions 2 Super Eagles players who made him reverse his decision to quit Nigeria

Football

a year ago

AFCON 2023 star, William Troost-Ekong, has named Alexander Iwobi and Leon Balogun, as the teammates that convinced him to carry on with the Super Eagles.

BREAKING: Senator Ningi accused of coup in Nigeria, details emerge

BREAKING: Senator Ningi accused of coup in Nigeria, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Senator Abdul Ningi has been accused of a "civilian coup". Legit.ng reports that this accusation was made by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, President Bola Tinubu's ally.

BREAKING: Barcelona defeats Osimhen's Napoli to advance to UCL last 8

BREAKING: Barcelona defeats Osimhen's Napoli to advance to UCL last 8

Football

a year ago

Barcelona sailed into the UCL quarterfinals on Tuesday night, March 12. The Blaugrana progressed after seeing off the challenge of Victor Osimhen's Napoli.

Video emerges showing moment Senator Ningi was led out of the Senate chamber after suspension

Video emerges showing moment Senator Ningi was led out of the Senate chamber after suspension

Politics

a year ago

A footage has emerged showing the moment suspended senator, Abdul Ningi, was shown the way of the red chamber. Ningi had raised an allegation over a budget padding.

Tears as cult group kills final year student in Nigerian university

Tears as cult group kills final year student in Nigerian university

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragedy has been recorded in Abia state where some cultists killed a final-year student. The deceased just passed out from the Abia State University (ABSU).

BREAKING: Jubilation as Tinubu gives appointment to over 10 Nigerians, date of swearing in disclosed

BREAKING: Jubilation as Tinubu gives appointment to over 10 Nigerians, date of swearing in disclosed

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, March 12, gave approval for the head of service and permanent secretaries (PS) in the nine secretariats of the FCTA.

Ramadan 2024: What time will Sahur end? Prominent cleric provides answer

Ramadan 2024: What time will Sahur end? Prominent cleric provides answer

Nigeria

a year ago

What time will Sahur end? This is a question on the lips of some Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan 2024. Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, provided an answer.

Dani Alves, 4 other sports personalities who triumphed over death rumours

Dani Alves, 4 other sports personalities who triumphed over death rumours

Football

a year ago

In the light of viral rumours about the self-murder of Dani Alves, Legit.ng takes a look at sports personalities who have triumphed over death rumours.

Accra 2023 African Games: Nigeria leads regional standings, ranking emerges

Accra 2023 African Games: Nigeria leads regional standings, ranking emerges

Tennis

a year ago

Nigeria is trying to catch up with South Africa in the medal table of the Accra 2023 African Games. Nigeria has won medals in sports like table tennis and badminton.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf