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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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Ugo Ugochukwu: Atiku reacts as Nigerian teenager dubbed next Lewis Hamilton wins 2024 FIA world cup

Ugo Ugochukwu: Atiku reacts as Nigerian teenager dubbed next Lewis Hamilton wins 2024 FIA world cup

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian governors meet in Abuja, reason for convergence surfaces

Nigerian governors meet in Abuja, reason for convergence surfaces

Politics

a year ago

PDP crisis: 'Damagum’s committee can’t sanction erring members', top chieftains speak, give reasons

PDP crisis: 'Damagum’s committee can’t sanction erring members', top chieftains speak, give reasons

Politics

a year ago

Amid minimum wage non-implementation, lawmaker sends key message to govs, details emerge

Amid minimum wage non-implementation, lawmaker sends key message to govs, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Obasanjo identifies "great monster" still battling Nigeria

Obasanjo identifies "great monster" still battling Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason

Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, shares action it’ll take

Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, shares action it’ll take

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian government has confirmed the arrest of a controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. The foreign affairs ministry released a statement on Friday.

Sales of lands by Igbos: Mixed reactions trail Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV

Sales of lands by Igbos: Mixed reactions trail Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV

Nigeria

a year ago

Reactions have trailed Reuben Abati’s furious reaction to a colleague on live television. The comments noted by Legit.ng on Friday, November 22, varied.

Covenant University emerges first in another Times Higher Education ranking

Covenant University emerges first in another Times Higher Education ranking

Education

a year ago

Covenant University has emerged the first in inter-disciplinary science research in West Africa. Covenant University is a private school in Ogun state.

NURTW: Tension as thugs reportedly loyal to MC Oluomo launch attack in Abuja

NURTW: Tension as thugs reportedly loyal to MC Oluomo launch attack in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension was noted in the FCT as thugs reportedly loyal to MC Oluomo launched an attack in Abuja. MC Oluomo is a prominent NURTW leader in Nigeria.

'She donated her life earnings': Photos as Obi attends event at Enugu-based varsity founded by Swiss

'She donated her life earnings': Photos as Obi attends event at Enugu-based varsity founded by Swiss

Education

a year ago

Photographs have emerged as Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi attended an event at a university based in Enugu which was founded by a Swiss woman.

JAMB: ‘What we do when it comes to admissions in Nigeria,' exam board shares

JAMB: ‘What we do when it comes to admissions in Nigeria,' exam board shares

Education

a year ago

JAMB has shared what it does when it comes to admissions in Nigeria. Youths in the country are often anxious about admission to higher education.

Just In: Gunshots, death as soldiers, police clash in Ebonyi, details surface

Just In: Gunshots, death as soldiers, police clash in Ebonyi, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Gunshots were heard in Ugwuachara, Ebonyi, as security forces clashed. The CP in the state provided an update on the incident which claimed a person's life.

APC leader Ganduje breaks silence amid allegations Tinubu, FG influenced outcome of Ondo election

APC leader Ganduje breaks silence amid allegations Tinubu, FG influenced outcome of Ondo election

Politics

a year ago

APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has broken his silence amid allegations President Bola Tinubu and the FG influenced the outcome of the Ondo election.

Calabar-Abuja Super Highway: Presidency provides fresh update

Calabar-Abuja Super Highway: Presidency provides fresh update

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu-led administration has commenced the process of constructing the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway. The presidency provided an update on Wednesday.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf