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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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BREAKING: Tension as Labour Party chairman assassinated in Benue, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension as Labour Party chairman assassinated in Benue, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

JUST IN: High decision making organ told to suspend Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, details emerge

JUST IN: High decision making organ told to suspend Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Hardship in Nigeria: Don shares survival tips with citizens

Hardship in Nigeria: Don shares survival tips with citizens

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, to face disciplinary committee, details emerge

Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, to face disciplinary committee, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Presidency breaks silence on alleged rift between Tinubu, Shettima

Presidency breaks silence on alleged rift between Tinubu, Shettima

Politics

2 years ago

JAMB terminates undisclosed admissions in Nigeria, details emerge

JAMB terminates undisclosed admissions in Nigeria, details emerge

Education

2 years ago

Andrew Wynne: Wanted Brit speaks out as Nigerian police accuse him of plot to overthrow Tinubu

Andrew Wynne: Wanted Brit speaks out as Nigerian police accuse him of plot to overthrow Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Andrew Wynne, the wanted Brit, has spoken out after the Nigerian police, on Monday, September 2, accused him of a plot to ‘overthrow’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Opposition parties react amid reports Tinubu may sack ministers, details emerge

Opposition parties react amid reports Tinubu may sack ministers, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Amid reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would sack some of his cabinet members as Nigeria battles challenges, opposition parties have reacted.

JUST IN: Military breaks silence on alleged abduction, killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto

JUST IN: Military breaks silence on alleged abduction, killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto

Nigeria

2 years ago

The military has opened up on the alleged abduction and killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto. The northern state is one of the most affected by terrorists.

5 things to know about new DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi

5 things to know about new DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi

Nigeria

2 years ago

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new DSS DG. Legit.ng spotlights the man who took over from Yusuf Bichi as a new dawn begins in the Nigerian secret police.

'Only less than 15 are performing': Tinubu told to sack, replace ministers, list emerges

'Only less than 15 are performing': Tinubu told to sack, replace ministers, list emerges

Politics

2 years ago

Amid Nigeria's prevailing challenges, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to immediately sack or replace several ministers working with him.

'Layers of deceit': Atiku slams NNPCL over $6 billion debt admission

'Layers of deceit': Atiku slams NNPCL over $6 billion debt admission

Politics

2 years ago

After the NNPCL admitted that debt to petrol suppliers is responsible for the lingering queues at petrol stations, Atiku Abubakar released a statement.

Atiku’s camp reacts as Nigerian minister calls Tinubu “Daddy” in China, video trends

Atiku’s camp reacts as Nigerian minister calls Tinubu “Daddy” in China, video trends

Politics

2 years ago

AbdulRasheed Shehu, the special assistant on broadcast media to Atiku Abubakar, has accused Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, the minister of defence, of "sycophancy".

Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu: ‘the time is now’

Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu: ‘the time is now’

Nigeria

2 years ago

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has told President Bola Tinubu that the NNPCL’s current role in Nigeria's oil and gas sector is not helping the country.

Edo election: Oshiomhole under fire for saying Obaseki’s wife is childless in trending video

Edo election: Oshiomhole under fire for saying Obaseki’s wife is childless in trending video

Politics

2 years ago

After former Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole, chided his successor’s wife, Betsy Obaseki, as childless, several Nigerians fumed at the serving senator.

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