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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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Presidential aide reacts to claims Tinubu’s ally Chagoury is the one deciding for Nigeria in France

Presidential aide reacts to claims Tinubu’s ally Chagoury is the one deciding for Nigeria in France

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Court gives verdict on PDP’s suspension of national vice chairman

BREAKING: Court gives verdict on PDP’s suspension of national vice chairman

Politics

a year ago

‘Why I championed the division of Nigeria into 12 states’, Yakubu Gowon finally opens up

‘Why I championed the division of Nigeria into 12 states’, Yakubu Gowon finally opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 Presidency: List of 70-year-olds who could contest in election

2027 Presidency: List of 70-year-olds who could contest in election

Politics

a year ago

“Inspirational”: Tai Solarin's letter written 41 years ago gets Nigerians talking

“Inspirational”: Tai Solarin's letter written 41 years ago gets Nigerians talking

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid Russia's grain blockade, Ukraine solidifies status as guarantor of global food security

Amid Russia's grain blockade, Ukraine solidifies status as guarantor of global food security

Europe

a year ago

Simon Ekpa: Month and year controversial Biafra separatist leader may face charges emerges

Simon Ekpa: Month and year controversial Biafra separatist leader may face charges emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The date controversial Biafra separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, will face charges has emerged. Ekpa was arrested for using social media to incite violence.

Rivers govt implements higher new minimum wage, bank alerts trigger jubilation

Rivers govt implements higher new minimum wage, bank alerts trigger jubilation

Nigeria

a year ago

The Rivers state government has finally implemented a higher new minimum wage. The gesture by the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led administration triggered jubilation.

JUST IN: Fire guts Radio Nigeria's office in Lagos, video surfaces

JUST IN: Fire guts Radio Nigeria's office in Lagos, video surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Fire has razed Radio Nigeria's office in Lagos. Legit.ng reports that fire incidents are common in Nigeria. Authorities spoke on the Radio Nigeria incident.

Kemi Badenoch: Netizens react as Nigeria-raised UK opposition leader speaks against 'japa' rate

Kemi Badenoch: Netizens react as Nigeria-raised UK opposition leader speaks against 'japa' rate

Nigeria

a year ago

Kemi Badenoch released a video on Wednesday which got many people talking. Netizens are reacting after the UK opposition leader spoke against 'japa' rate.

Minimum wage: Details of NLC president’s meeting with Kano governor emerge

Minimum wage: Details of NLC president’s meeting with Kano governor emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

As the NLC pushes for the implementation of the new minimum wage across Nigerian states, the body's president, Joe Ajaero, met with Kano governor on Wednesday.

Lagos: Sanwo-Olu’s aide reacts as video of woman ‘confronting' governor trends

Lagos: Sanwo-Olu’s aide reacts as video of woman ‘confronting' governor trends

Politics

a year ago

A prominent aide of Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reacted after a video of a woman ‘confronting' the Lagos state governor trended on X this week.

Tinubu in France over security, others, details emerge

Tinubu in France over security, others, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in France over security and other matters. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's key media aide, provided updates on Wednesday.

Fuel: After P'Harcourt refinery success, MURIC lists 3 reasons why Kaduna plant should be next focus

Fuel: After P'Harcourt refinery success, MURIC lists 3 reasons why Kaduna plant should be next focus

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the lingering fuel challenges, MURIC has made a case for the reactivation of Kaduna refinery. The call comes amid the revitalisation of the Port Harcourt plant.

Can fuel price drop to N700 per litre? Tonye Cole speaks in video

Can fuel price drop to N700 per litre? Tonye Cole speaks in video

Nigeria

a year ago

During an interview on Tuesday, November 26, ex-Group Executive Director of Sahara Group, Tonye Cole, spoke on the possibility of fuel price dropping to N700/litre.

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