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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

Author's articles

Ibadan stampede: Mother of ex-Ooni queen Naomi speaks on daughter's collapse in prison, video trends

Ibadan stampede: Mother of ex-Ooni queen Naomi speaks on daughter's collapse in prison, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Christmas 2024: List of governors who have approved bonuses of N100K and above for workers, others

Christmas 2024: List of governors who have approved bonuses of N100K and above for workers, others

Nigeria

a year ago

Year in review: 7 political events that shaped Nigeria in 2024

Year in review: 7 political events that shaped Nigeria in 2024

Politics

a year ago

Court gives fresh order in Wike vs Abuja land owner case, details surface

Court gives fresh order in Wike vs Abuja land owner case, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

High court gives notable order in DSS’ case against Miyetti Allah, details emerge

High court gives notable order in DSS’ case against Miyetti Allah, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Media chat: Tinubu under fire over justification of fuel subsidy removal

Media chat: Tinubu under fire over justification of fuel subsidy removal

Politics

a year ago

Ibadan stampede: Call surfaces for deceased children’s parents to be arrested, reason emerges

Ibadan stampede: Call surfaces for deceased children’s parents to be arrested, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Following the Ibadan stampede in Oyo state that killed 35 children, a call has surfaced for the deceased children’s parents to be immediately arrested.

JUST IN: Police arrest 30,313 suspects, recover 1,984 assorted firearms, details emerge

JUST IN: Police arrest 30,313 suspects, recover 1,984 assorted firearms, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

The police boss in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, said his colleagues have arrested 30,313 suspects and recovered 1,984 assorted firearms. Legit.ng has the details.

FULL LIST: Northern governor announces creation of Fufore 2nd class, 6 other new emirates, chiefdoms

FULL LIST: Northern governor announces creation of Fufore 2nd class, 6 other new emirates, chiefdoms

Politics

a year ago

The full list is out as the Adamawa state governor on Monday, December 23, announced the creation of seven new emirates. Legit.ng highlights all the new empires.

Wike threatened with “deadliest shutdown” in Abuja, details surface

Wike threatened with “deadliest shutdown” in Abuja, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Nyesom Wike was on Monday, December 23, threatened with what has been described as the “deadliest shutdown” in the history of Abuja, the Nigerian capital city.

Year in review: Aiyedatiwa, Okpebholo, other biggest political winners in 2024

Year in review: Aiyedatiwa, Okpebholo, other biggest political winners in 2024

Politics

a year ago

Politically, there were winners and losers in Nigeria in 2024. As the year comes to an end in 10 days, Legit.ng writes on the notable conquerors.

FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year 2025 celebrations, dates emerge

FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year 2025 celebrations, dates emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria's minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced three days as public holidays to mark the 2024 Christmas and New Year 2025 celebrations.

Anambra LG chairman's alleged romance scam, 4 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2024

Anambra LG chairman's alleged romance scam, 4 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2024

Politics

a year ago

The year 2024 is coming to an end. In this article, Legit.ng writes on scandals involving politicians and political office aspirants. Top of the list is Betta Edu.

“Apply”: FIRS announces fresh recruitment, shares eligibility criteria, application deadline

“Apply”: FIRS announces fresh recruitment, shares eligibility criteria, application deadline

Nigeria

a year ago

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Monday announced plans to recruit Nigerian graduates for full-time appointments to become tax masters.

JAMB: Shittu speaks on admissions into Nigerian universities, other tertiary institutions

JAMB: Shittu speaks on admissions into Nigerian universities, other tertiary institutions

Education

a year ago

JAMB has spoken on admissions into Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. JAMB spoke through one of its directors, Shittu Billiaminu.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf