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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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Open Heaven December 9, 2024: Adeboye releases prayer point, sends useful message to Christians

Open Heaven December 9, 2024: Adeboye releases prayer point, sends useful message to Christians

Nigeria

a year ago

Assad: “We're heading towards a mega global conflict," ex-Nigerian presidential aspirant speaks out

Assad: “We're heading towards a mega global conflict," ex-Nigerian presidential aspirant speaks out

Asia

a year ago

Bashar al-Assad: Syrian president reportedly flees as rebels announce entry into Damascus

Bashar al-Assad: Syrian president reportedly flees as rebels announce entry into Damascus

Asia

a year ago

Kano govt reverses another major Ganduje decision, details emerge

Kano govt reverses another major Ganduje decision, details emerge

Education

a year ago

Bishop Oyedepo releases prophetic declarations 2 days to Shiloh 2024

Bishop Oyedepo releases prophetic declarations 2 days to Shiloh 2024

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidency reacts amid insinuation of rift between Tinubu, Gbajabiamila

Presidency reacts amid insinuation of rift between Tinubu, Gbajabiamila

Politics

a year ago

Muyideen Bello: “With a heavy heart”, Atiku mourns prominent Islamic scholar

Muyideen Bello: “With a heavy heart”, Atiku mourns prominent Islamic scholar

Nigeria

a year ago

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has mourned a prominent Islamic religious leader, Sheikh Muyideen Bello. Bello died on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the age of 84.

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Bello buried in Ibadan, video emerges

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Bello buried in Ibadan, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The deceased prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Bello, has been buried in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. A large crowd of mourners surfaced at Bello's burial.

JUST IN: Vice President Shettima lands in Kano, video, details emerge

JUST IN: Vice President Shettima lands in Kano, video, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The vice-president of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has landed in Kano state. Legit.ng obtained videos showing the Nigerian No.2 citizen in the colossal northern state.

Tinubu names heads for Northwest, Southeast Development commissions, renominates others in new list

Tinubu names heads for Northwest, Southeast Development commissions, renominates others in new list

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named the new chairmen for the Northwest and Southeast Development commissions. Tinubu renominated others in new list.

EFCC probes National Sports Commission over alleged diversion of funds - Report

EFCC probes National Sports Commission over alleged diversion of funds - Report

Nigeria

a year ago

The EFCC is reportedly probing the National Sports Commission (NSC) over the alleged diversion of funds. A report made the claim on Friday, December 6.

As Nigerians await Tinubu’s budget presentation to NASS, CSOs list 6 key demands on education

As Nigerians await Tinubu’s budget presentation to NASS, CSOs list 6 key demands on education

Education

a year ago

As many Nigerians await President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s budget presentation to the National Assembly (NASS), CSOs have highlighted six key demands.

‘Renewable energy value left unexploited more than enough to meet Nigeria’s demands’, Don speaks

‘Renewable energy value left unexploited more than enough to meet Nigeria’s demands’, Don speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

A professor, Funmilayo Nihinlola Osuolale, has said the value of renewable energy left unexploited in Nigeria is more than enough to meet the nation’s demands.

Borno: Tragedy averted as deputy governor escapes plane mishap

Borno: Tragedy averted as deputy governor escapes plane mishap

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragedy was averted on Wednesday, December 5, 2024, after Usman Kadafur, the incumbent deputy governor of Borno state, escaped an aeroplane mishap.

Nasarawa governor finally implements new minimum wage, fresh pay confirmed

Nasarawa governor finally implements new minimum wage, fresh pay confirmed

Nigeria

a year ago

In an interview, Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Audu Sule, finally implemented the new national minimum wage. The fresh pay has now been confirmed.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf