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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Canada immigration: Who wualifies for Express Entry and how the CRS score works

Canada immigration: Who wualifies for Express Entry and how the CRS score works

World

a month ago

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Just In: Tinubu gives order over ‘fake' agencies, ghost workers’ scourge, details emerge

Just In: Tinubu gives order over ‘fake' agencies, ghost workers’ scourge, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu announces appointment for Reps Speaker Abbas

Tinubu announces appointment for Reps Speaker Abbas

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on likelihood of Tinubu losing, "serious rejection"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on likelihood of Tinubu losing, "serious rejection"

Politics

a month ago

Canada announces new financial requirement for international students: How to apply

Canada announces new financial requirement for international students: How to apply

World

a month ago

Concerns as over 1,500 people missing in APC-led state

Concerns as over 1,500 people missing in APC-led state

Nigeria

a month ago

Concerns are mounting as more than 1,500 people remain missing in an APC-led state, raising concerns and prompting calls for urgent action. Legit.ng has the details.

Breaking: Ex-Ogun APC gov'ship aspirant resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, shares next step

Breaking: Ex-Ogun APC gov'ship aspirant resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, shares next step

Politics

a month ago

A prominent former Ogun governorship aspirant, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has resigned from the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Tinubu, Peter Obi or Atiku? Prophet Bamidele releases prophecy on likely 2027 election winner

Tinubu, Peter Obi or Atiku? Prophet Bamidele releases prophecy on likely 2027 election winner

Politics

a month ago

Prophet Elijah Bamidele releases a new prophecy on the 2027 election, predicting the likely winner among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar.

Tinubu announces appointment for Senate President Akpabio

Tinubu announces appointment for Senate President Akpabio

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu hands Senate President Godswill Akpabio a strategic role in the APC's Campaign Council as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.

Canada Express Entry 2026: 7 key professions the country is looking to fill

Canada Express Entry 2026: 7 key professions the country is looking to fill

World

a month ago

Canada Express Entry 2026 targets skilled workers in seven key areas, including healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport and French-language jobs.

2027 election: Tinubu gives APC national chairman Yilwatda fresh appointment

2027 election: Tinubu gives APC national chairman Yilwatda fresh appointment

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu hands APC chairman a strategic role in the ruling party's Presidential Campaign Council as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 elections.

WAEC issues urgent message to students over Remita payment problems

WAEC issues urgent message to students over Remita payment problems

Education

a month ago

WAEC has urged students facing Remita payment issues to visit its offices, including the Yaba office, to purchase registration PINs ahead of the deadline.

Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 270 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing

Asia

2 months ago

Catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet killed over 270 people, while more than 1,300 remain missing. Legit.ng has the details of the sad occurrence.

Nigerian university speaks on 10-year law programme ban, unveils plan for affected students

Nigerian university speaks on 10-year law programme ban, unveils plan for affected students

Education

2 months ago

A Nigerian university has addressed concerns over the fate of students following a 10-year ban imposed on its law programme. The VC outlined support plans.

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