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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.

7213 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Fast approaching: Nationwide public holiday to be observed in Nigeria in mid-September and why

Fast approaching: Nationwide public holiday to be observed in Nigeria in mid-September and why

Nigeria

2 years ago

“It is essential”: JAMB sends fresh message to prospective UTME, DE candidates

“It is essential”: JAMB sends fresh message to prospective UTME, DE candidates

Education

2 years ago

UPDATED: Peter Obi under fire over devastating Borno floods as LP chieftain breaks silence

UPDATED: Peter Obi under fire over devastating Borno floods as LP chieftain breaks silence

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Anxiety as DSS, police take over palace amid Oba Adekunle Aromolaran’s rumoured death

BREAKING: Anxiety as DSS, police take over palace amid Oba Adekunle Aromolaran’s rumoured death

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Tears as Oba Adekunle Aromolaran dies, Osun govt releases official statement

BREAKING: Tears as Oba Adekunle Aromolaran dies, Osun govt releases official statement

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Deadlock as PDP pulls out of 2024 Edo election peace accord, gives reason

BREAKING: Deadlock as PDP pulls out of 2024 Edo election peace accord, gives reason

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Kano announces new resumption date for primary and post primary schools, details emerge

BREAKING: Kano announces new resumption date for primary and post primary schools, details emerge

Education

2 years ago

The Kano government on Thursday, September 12, announced a new resumption date for primary and post-primary schools in the prominent north-western state.

Edo election 2024: Tension as PDP levels fresh allegation against APC, Labour Party, "unholy"

Edo election 2024: Tension as PDP levels fresh allegation against APC, Labour Party, "unholy"

Politics

2 years ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2024 Edo state governorship election, the PDP has accused the APC and the Labour Party of an "unholy alliance" to enslave citizens.

Labour Party crisis deepens as faction asks EFCC to probe Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, details emerge

Labour Party crisis deepens as faction asks EFCC to probe Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The crisis in the Labour Party (LP) seems to have deepened as a faction has informed the EFCC to investigate presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, and Aisha Yesufu.

Jubilation as Ogun govt approves work-free days, details emerge

Jubilation as Ogun govt approves work-free days, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

There is jubilation as authorities have approved two days as work-free periods. This is coming amid an ongoing fuel crisis in Nigeria, West Africa's largest economy.

Atiku’s aide claims President Tinubu no longer in control: "a cabal aligned"

Atiku’s aide claims President Tinubu no longer in control: "a cabal aligned"

Politics

2 years ago

Atiku Abubakar's aide, Paul Ibe, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu is no longer in control at the Aso presidential villa. Ibe spoke after Ajuri Ngelale's exit.

BREAKING: Afenifere to create political group to sack APC, Tinubu, in 2027, details surface

BREAKING: Afenifere to create political group to sack APC, Tinubu, in 2027, details surface

Politics

2 years ago

Afenifere has unveiled a plan to create a political group to sack the APC in 2027. Afenifere is determined to sustain the philosophy of the late Obafemi Awolowo.

BREAKING: Tension as more soldiers deployed to Zamfara to battle bandit leader Turji, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension as more soldiers deployed to Zamfara to battle bandit leader Turji, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

There is tension in Moriki town, Shinkafi local government area (LGA) of Zamfara state as more soldiers have been deployed to tackle Bello Turji.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele dashes hope of Kwankwaso, offers advice to top Kano politician

2027 election: Primate Ayodele dashes hope of Kwankwaso, offers advice to top Kano politician

Politics

2 years ago

As Nigerian politicians prepare for the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has dashed the hope of Rabiu Kwankwaso and offered advice to the ex-Kano governor.

BREAKING: ASUU declares indefinite strike in varsity chapter of APC governed state, details emerge

BREAKING: ASUU declares indefinite strike in varsity chapter of APC governed state, details emerge

Education

2 years ago

ASUU has declared an indefinite strike in the university chapter of an APC-governed state. Strike is a key means available to workers to promote their interests.

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