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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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‘PVCs should no longer be sole requirement for voting,’ INEC says, gives reason

‘PVCs should no longer be sole requirement for voting,’ INEC says, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: INEC chairman speaks on diaspora voting ahead of 2027 elections

JUST IN: INEC chairman speaks on diaspora voting ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Bayelsa governorship candidate dumps Peter Obi's Labour Party, resignation letter surfaces

BREAKING: Bayelsa governorship candidate dumps Peter Obi's Labour Party, resignation letter surfaces

Politics

a year ago

Judge takes action as hotel owner drags IGP to court over N649 million debt, details emerge

Judge takes action as hotel owner drags IGP to court over N649 million debt, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Dele Farotimi vs Afe Babalola: Court bans sales of activist’s book, details surface

Dele Farotimi vs Afe Babalola: Court bans sales of activist’s book, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu vows to return Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS, details emerge

Tinubu vows to return Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Minimum wage: Top Nigerian governor says payments may be jeopardised in some states, gives reason

Minimum wage: Top Nigerian governor says payments may be jeopardised in some states, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

As Nigerians anticipate the minimum wage implementation in some states, a governor has said payment may be threatened in certain areas. The governor gave his reason.

Presidency sends key message to PDP, LP, others, as Tinubu pilots Nigeria's affairs

Presidency sends key message to PDP, LP, others, as Tinubu pilots Nigeria's affairs

Politics

a year ago

The presidency has sent a key message to the PDP, the Labour Party (LP), and others as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pilots the affairs of Nigeria.

Tinubu’s key minister meets Buhari in Katsina, “consultation going well”

Tinubu’s key minister meets Buhari in Katsina, “consultation going well”

Politics

a year ago

Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, met ex-leader Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state. Following the meeting, some Nigerians shared their thoughts.

Shiloh 2024 LIVE Updates: Oyedepo shares prophetic prayers for prosperity

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Shiloh 2024 LIVE Updates: Oyedepo shares prophetic prayers for prosperity

Nigeria

a year ago

Welcome to Legit.ng's live coverage of the Winners Chapel’s Shiloh 2024 programme. Bishop David Oyedepo invites Nigerians and others for divine blessings.

National grid: Nigerians react as facility collapses 12th time in 2024, “there’s more to this"

National grid: Nigerians react as facility collapses 12th time in 2024, “there’s more to this"

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid a fresh update that the national grid collapsed for the 12th time in 2024, Nigerians are reacting worrisomely on various social media platforms.

2027: Top APC chieftain speaks on threat of Atiku, Obi as opposition leaders meet in Adamawa

2027: Top APC chieftain speaks on threat of Atiku, Obi as opposition leaders meet in Adamawa

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a prominent APC leader spoke on the likelihood of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi uniting to sack President Bola Tinubu.

Google Trend 2024: "How much is dollar to naira?" tops list of most asked questions in Nigeria

Google Trend 2024: "How much is dollar to naira?" tops list of most asked questions in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

As 2024 ends, Google Trends reveals Nigeria's top searches, highlighting the list of the most asked questions nationwide. Legit.ng notes the searches.

Did EFCC raid Bello El-Rufai’s Kaduna residence? Lawmaker opens up

Did EFCC raid Bello El-Rufai’s Kaduna residence? Lawmaker opens up

Politics

a year ago

After claims went viral on social media alleging that the EFCC raided Bello El-Rufai's residence, the lawmaker opened up via a statement obtained by Legit.ng.

Shiloh 2024: 3 key highlights from Bishop Oyedepo’s day 1 ministration

Shiloh 2024: 3 key highlights from Bishop Oyedepo’s day 1 ministration

Nigeria

a year ago

As Shiloh 2024 starts, Legit.ng presents five key highlights from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Day 1 ministration after he delivered a powerful sermon.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf