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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.

7209 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Obi’s stance on night vigils, Nigeria's productivity sparks strong debate online as video trends

Obi’s stance on night vigils, Nigeria's productivity sparks strong debate online as video trends

Politics

2 years ago

ADC plane crash's 18th anniversary: Tweep’s post on how ex gov's daughters survived stirs reactions

ADC plane crash's 18th anniversary: Tweep’s post on how ex gov's daughters survived stirs reactions

Nigeria

2 years ago

“I never stabbed him”, new appointee Sunday Dare speaks on President Tinubu

“I never stabbed him”, new appointee Sunday Dare speaks on President Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Nigerian authorities told to immediately release minors detained in Abuja

Nigerian authorities told to immediately release minors detained in Abuja

Nigeria

2 years ago

Buhari’s minister sends message to Ribadu as Tinubu’s govt charges minors with treason

Buhari’s minister sends message to Ribadu as Tinubu’s govt charges minors with treason

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt arraigns several child protesters: “We should all be concerned”

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt arraigns several child protesters: “We should all be concerned”

Politics

2 years ago

Tinubu’s govt discloses when power will be restored to Kano, other northern states

Tinubu’s govt discloses when power will be restored to Kano, other northern states

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Bola Tinubu administration has disclosed when power will be restored to Kano and other northern states in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria.

Police explains military presence on Lagos streets, details emerge

Police explains military presence on Lagos streets, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Amid an allegation of abuse of power, the police have explained military presence on Lagos streets. Men of the Nigerian army were sighted in Surulere on Thursday.

Ned Nwoko explains ancestors' involvement in demand for creation of 6th Igbo state, video trends

Ned Nwoko explains ancestors' involvement in demand for creation of 6th Igbo state, video trends

Politics

2 years ago

Ned Nwoko has explained Igbo ancestors' alleged involvement in the current demand for the establishment of a sixth state in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria.

Police arrest major arms dealer in Nigeria, Jubril Musa, details emerge

Police arrest major arms dealer in Nigeria, Jubril Musa, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

In a notable feat, the police in Nigeria have arrested a major arms dealer, Jubril Musa. Musa was said to be operating in Plateau state, northcentral region.

Tinubu’s govt makes major demand from Nigerian media

Tinubu’s govt makes major demand from Nigerian media

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu government has made a major demand from the Nigerian media. Minister Mohammed Idris Malagi conveyed the government's request.

Atiku reacts as court stops CBN from releasing allocation to Rivers: "Warning was ignored"

Atiku reacts as court stops CBN from releasing allocation to Rivers: "Warning was ignored"

Politics

2 years ago

Atiku reacted after a high court stopped the CBN from releasing allocation to Rivers. The verdict came amid a lingering feud between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara.

JUST IN: Defence headquarters react to lawmakers’ claim of bandits taking over army training camp

JUST IN: Defence headquarters react to lawmakers’ claim of bandits taking over army training camp

Nigeria

2 years ago

The defence headquarters (DHQ) has reacted to lawmakers’ claim of bandits taking over the army training camp in Kotangora, Niger state, northcentral Nigeria.

Amid another hike in fuel price, Tinubu gives fresh order to minister Edun, details emerge

Amid another hike in fuel price, Tinubu gives fresh order to minister Edun, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Amid another hike in fuel price in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has given a fresh order to Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy.

JUST IN: Muslim Centre reacts to rumours of Sultan of Sokoto’s 'death', details emerge

JUST IN: Muslim Centre reacts to rumours of Sultan of Sokoto’s 'death', details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre on Tuesday, October 29, reacted to reports of Sultan of Sokoto’s death. The rumour was rife on social media platforms.

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