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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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'How I rebuked a diabolic man who sat beside me on a plane,' Paul Enenche recalls incident in video

'How I rebuked a diabolic man who sat beside me on a plane,' Paul Enenche recalls incident in video

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo election: How do Nigerians vote for their state governors?

Ondo election: How do Nigerians vote for their state governors?

Politics

a year ago

Throwback pictures show memorable moments from early church planting experience of Bishop Abioye

Throwback pictures show memorable moments from early church planting experience of Bishop Abioye

Nigeria

a year ago

Donald Trump's sentencing decision delayed by court, new date emerges

Donald Trump's sentencing decision delayed by court, new date emerges

US

a year ago

New minimum wage: Labour leaders send warning message to govs not implementing pay, details surface

New minimum wage: Labour leaders send warning message to govs not implementing pay, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu sends message to Okpebholo as new Edo governor is sworn in

Tinubu sends message to Okpebholo as new Edo governor is sworn in

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: Protesters storm DSS HQ, demand investigation of Tinubu’s top minister, details emerge

JUST IN: Protesters storm DSS HQ, demand investigation of Tinubu’s top minister, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Protesters stormed the DSS headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, November 12. The protesters demanded the investigation of a top minister of President Bola Tinubu.

“Fuel price likely to be slashed,” Buhari's aide Ahmad speaks

“Fuel price likely to be slashed,” Buhari's aide Ahmad speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians have been told that fuel prices would likely be slashed. The claim — which would raise the hope of many citizens — surfaced on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

JUST IN: Details of Tinubu's key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince emerge

JUST IN: Details of Tinubu's key meeting with Saudi Crown Prince emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The details of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, emerged on Tuesday, November 12.

Ondo election 2024: New twist as candidates may step down, details emerge

Ondo election 2024: New twist as candidates may step down, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the Ondo state governorship election 2024, it has emerged that certain candidates may step down. Announcements could be made soon.

Bishop Abioye sends message to Oyedepo after retiring from Winners Chapel, Pastor Enenche reacts

Bishop Abioye sends message to Oyedepo after retiring from Winners Chapel, Pastor Enenche reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Retiring Bishop David Abioye has sent a message to David Oyedepo. A photo showed Pastor Paul Enenche's reaction at a valedictory service held for Abioye.

Power of carbon market: Private sector leaders chart path for sustainable development in Africa

Power of carbon market: Private sector leaders chart path for sustainable development in Africa

Nigeria

a year ago

Private sector leaders have charted the path for sustainable development in Africa. The stakeholders met at the Private Sector ESG Forum in Lagos.

Cabinet shake up: Sacked minister from Kano lifts lid on Tinubu's action, details emerge

Cabinet shake up: Sacked minister from Kano lifts lid on Tinubu's action, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo reacted after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fired him as a federal minister. The Kano politician spoke in a new interview.

Family announces late chief of army staff Taoreed Lagbaja's burial date, venue

Family announces late chief of army staff Taoreed Lagbaja's burial date, venue

Nigeria

a year ago

A top family member of the Lagbaja family has disclosed the date and place of burial of the late chief of army staff, Taoreed Abiodun. Taoreed died on November 5.

Tinubu fumes as Atiku accuses him of “stealing his presidency”

Tinubu fumes as Atiku accuses him of “stealing his presidency”

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has fumed after Atiku Abubakar accused the Nigerian leader of “stealing". Messrs. Tinubu and Atiku are longtime political rivals.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf