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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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Ondo governorship election 2024: 3 reasons PDP may lose

Ondo governorship election 2024: 3 reasons PDP may lose

Politics

a year ago

"I met a dead bat on my bed," Governor Okpebholo shares how he won Edo election

"I met a dead bat on my bed," Governor Okpebholo shares how he won Edo election

Politics

a year ago

Taoreed Lagbaja: Video of late chief of army staff dancing at Adeboye’s RCCG stirs emotions

Taoreed Lagbaja: Video of late chief of army staff dancing at Adeboye’s RCCG stirs emotions

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP crisis: “Let me tell you the problem," Wike opens up on party's troubles

PDP crisis: “Let me tell you the problem," Wike opens up on party's troubles

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu, Trump's victories: Fresh twist as Akeredolu's wife compares Nigeria, US elections results

Tinubu, Trump's victories: Fresh twist as Akeredolu's wife compares Nigeria, US elections results

Politics

a year ago

2027 presidency: Wike says Atiku can’t win PDP ticket, gives reason

2027 presidency: Wike says Atiku can’t win PDP ticket, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu’s aide speaks out amid reports US govt told court Nigerian leader is 'CIA asset'

Tinubu’s aide speaks out amid reports US govt told court Nigerian leader is 'CIA asset'

Politics

a year ago

A prominent ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has spoken out amid viral reports that the US government told a court that the Nigerian leader is a CIA asset.

Oyo: 32-year-old bride-to-be, 3 others die in Saki hospital, likely cause of death disclosed

Oyo: 32-year-old bride-to-be, 3 others die in Saki hospital, likely cause of death disclosed

Nigeria

a year ago

There is a suspected case of Lassa fever in Saki, Oyo state. The government's response team has visited the clinic and has taken measures to curtail its escalation.

Amid hardship, security challenges, Anyaoku says even Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria

Amid hardship, security challenges, Anyaoku says even Angel Gabriel can’t save Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

Amid hardship and security challenges, Emeka Anyaoku has said even Angel Gabriel cannot save Nigeria. Anyaoku spoke on the way out concerning Nigeria's challenges.

BREAKING: Appeal court sacks Ondo Labour Party governorship candidate Ebiseni, faction reacts

BREAKING: Appeal court sacks Ondo Labour Party governorship candidate Ebiseni, faction reacts

Politics

a year ago

72 hours to he election, the appeal court has sacked the Ondo state Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Olusola Ebiseni. An LP faction reacted.

Late Akeredolu’s wife under fire for calling Nigeria “zoo”: 'This is IPOB line of reasoning'

Late Akeredolu’s wife under fire for calling Nigeria “zoo”: 'This is IPOB line of reasoning'

Nigeria

a year ago

Late Rotimi Akeredolu’s wife has come under severe criticism for calling Nigeria a “zoo”: Betty Akeredolu's critics have said such is IPOB's line of reasoning.

Lakurawa: Nigeria’s security adviser Ribadu sends stern warning message to terror group, clip trends

Lakurawa: Nigeria’s security adviser Ribadu sends stern warning message to terror group, clip trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the scourge of Lakurawa, Nigeria’s security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has sent a strong warning message in a video. The video is trending on social media platforms.

Tinubu releases statement as former Supreme Court justice, Emmanuel Ogwuegbu dies

Tinubu releases statement as former Supreme Court justice, Emmanuel Ogwuegbu dies

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu released a statement after a former Supreme Court justice, Emmanuel Ogwuegbu, died. Ogwuegbu died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

JUST IN: Nationwide strike declared as objectors send message to Tinubu led govt, details emerge

JUST IN: Nationwide strike declared as objectors send message to Tinubu led govt, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A nationwide strike has been declared amid discontent among some professionals. Strikes are common in Nigeria and often occur due to grievances with authorities.

Did MC Oluomo hold meeting with Peter Obi? Fact emerges

Did MC Oluomo hold meeting with Peter Obi? Fact emerges

Politics

a year ago

A viral photograph showing MC Oluomo with Peter Obi has been investigated. Obi is an opposition leader while MC Oluomo supports the ruling government.

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