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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.

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Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho submits petition to UK prime minister, photos trend

Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho submits petition to UK prime minister, photos trend

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Mummy leave me alone", Shehu Sani sends message to El Rufai's wife

"Mummy leave me alone", Shehu Sani sends message to El Rufai's wife

Politics

2 years ago

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo discloses difference between Malachi and Abrahamic tithes in new video

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo discloses difference between Malachi and Abrahamic tithes in new video

Nigeria

2 years ago

Embattled PDP national chairman Damagum told to join APC, details emerge

Embattled PDP national chairman Damagum told to join APC, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

N70K minimum wage: Confusion as Nigerian governor reacts to purported approval, details emerge

N70K minimum wage: Confusion as Nigerian governor reacts to purported approval, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

JUST IN: “Important engagement”, Tinubu leaves UK, next destination disclosed

JUST IN: “Important engagement”, Tinubu leaves UK, next destination disclosed

Politics

2 years ago

APC reacts as Amaechi encourages strong protests against Tinubu’s govt

APC reacts as Amaechi encourages strong protests against Tinubu’s govt

Politics

2 years ago

The APC has reacted after Rotimi Amaechi encouraged strong protests against the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. The APC's reaction is a furious one.

Ooni of Ife honours first lady Remi Tinubu with golden statue, video trends

Ooni of Ife honours first lady Remi Tinubu with golden statue, video trends

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ooni of Ife has honoured Nigeria's first lady, Remi Tinubu, with golden statue. The video of the sculpture trended on social media platfoms in Friday, Ocyober 11.

Former APC deputy chairman speaks as party suspends Tinubu’s top minister, 9 others, details emerge

Former APC deputy chairman speaks as party suspends Tinubu’s top minister, 9 others, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

A former deputy chairman of the APC, Ogeibiri Enkumor, has spoken out after the party suspended President Bola Tinubu’s top minister, Heineken Lokpobiri.

PDP: Former chairman sent to prison, reason emerges

PDP: Former chairman sent to prison, reason emerges

Politics

2 years ago

A former chairman of one of Nigeria's main parties, the PDP, Augustine Nwazunku, has been sent to prison. Embattled Nwazunku was accused of at least four offences.

Army sends message to Asari Dokubo as ex militant leader threatens to shoot down military aircraft

Army sends message to Asari Dokubo as ex militant leader threatens to shoot down military aircraft

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian military has broken its silence after Asari Dokubo threatened to shoot down security helicopters hovering around his home in Rivers state.

BREAKING: Appeal Court sets aside Rivers' N800b budget passed by Fubara's CoS' group, details emerge

BREAKING: Appeal Court sets aside Rivers' N800b budget passed by Fubara's CoS' group, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The Appeal Court on Thursday, October 10, set aside the Rivers state 2024 budget which was passed By Governor Sim Fubara's Chief of Staff's group.

Mai Hijabi: Delight as military kills deadly terrorist leader in Jigawa, 164 others, details surface

Mai Hijabi: Delight as military kills deadly terrorist leader in Jigawa, 164 others, details surface

Nigeria

2 years ago

Terror leader Mai Hijabi has finally been eliminated. The development elicited delight among security forces in Nigeria as the military killed 164 others in Jigawa.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, others to meet in Imo, details emerge

Tinubu, Obasanjo, others to meet in Imo, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu is billed to meet his antagonist, Olusegun Obasanjo, and other dignitaries in Imo. Eminent citizens are expected to honour Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Just In: Tinubu makes fresh appointment, "strategic decision"

Just In: Tinubu makes fresh appointment, "strategic decision"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Alfred Abah has bagged an appointment as Bola Tinubu aims to make Nigeria better. A statement announcing Abah's appointment called it a "strategic decision".

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf