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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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Converting vigils to night shifts: Video of Pastor Iren’s response to Obi trends

Converting vigils to night shifts: Video of Pastor Iren’s response to Obi trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano political heavyweight Kwankwaso under fire over visit to Labour Party’s Otti, details emerge

Kano political heavyweight Kwankwaso under fire over visit to Labour Party’s Otti, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

“Nigeria was on life support when I took over”, Tinubu speaks

“Nigeria was on life support when I took over”, Tinubu speaks

Politics

a year ago

New national minimum wage: Fresh battle looms in states

New national minimum wage: Fresh battle looms in states

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: NECO examiners threaten nationwide protest, reason emerges

JUST IN: NECO examiners threaten nationwide protest, reason emerges

Education

a year ago

2027: ‘It will be very difficult to unseat Tinubu’, says APC, gives 2 reasons

2027: ‘It will be very difficult to unseat Tinubu’, says APC, gives 2 reasons

Politics

a year ago

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guinea's leaked tapes

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guinea's leaked tapes

Africa

a year ago

A report has explained the actual story behind the leaked tapes of Equatorial Guinea's Ebang Engonga. The issue has been trending for days in Africa.

Nigerian president gives release order as justice minister says prosecuting minors not against law

Nigerian president gives release order as justice minister says prosecuting minors not against law

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given a release order. This is as the justice minister, Lateef Fagbemi, said prosecuting minors is not against the law.

Japa: 'Stop seeking greener pastures abroad', Tinubu urges graduates

Japa: 'Stop seeking greener pastures abroad', Tinubu urges graduates

Nigeria

a year ago

As the 'japa' wave gathers steam amid mounting economic challenges, President Bola Tinubu has asked youths to resist the urge to look for greener pastures elsewhere.

President Tinubu told to appoint Nasir El Rufai minister

President Tinubu told to appoint Nasir El Rufai minister

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to appoint Nasir El Rufai as the minister of power. The call follows the several challenges with electricity in Nigeria.

2027: Peter Obi's ally expresses strong confidence in LP chieftain defeating Tinubu, shares strategy

2027: Peter Obi's ally expresses strong confidence in LP chieftain defeating Tinubu, shares strategy

Politics

a year ago

A key ally of Peter Obi has expressed confidence in the Labour Party chieftain defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The opposition figure shared a strategy.

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked tapes

Africa

a year ago

As Equatorial Guinea and Baltasar Engonga continue to trend on the internet, a mental health expert, Olayinka Jibunor, has spoken on possible coercion.

Baltasar Engonga: “Women not any less guilty than men”, prominent thought leader speaks

Baltasar Engonga: “Women not any less guilty than men”, prominent thought leader speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Conversations are still ongoing concerning Baltasar Engonga's leaked tapes. A prominent thought leader waded into the matter on Sunday, November 10.

President Tinubu meets PDP senators in Abuja, photos emerge

President Tinubu meets PDP senators in Abuja, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met some PDP senators at the presidential villa in Abuja on Wednesday, October 30. Photos of the meeting have emerged online.

Key aide reacts to rumours of Rochas Okorocha’s 'death'

Key aide reacts to rumours of Rochas Okorocha’s 'death'

Politics

a year ago

A key aide has reacted to the rife rumours of Rochas Okorocha’s 'death'. The rumour has been rife on social media platforms since Wednesday, November 6.

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