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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.

7215 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Full list of organisations exempted from paying new N70k minimum wage emerges

Full list of organisations exempted from paying new N70k minimum wage emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

“He dey overdo things”: Nigerians react as Sowore fronts call for nationwide protest against hunger

“He dey overdo things”: Nigerians react as Sowore fronts call for nationwide protest against hunger

Nigeria

2 years ago

UTME 2024: Nigerian exams board, JAMB speaks on cut off mark, details emerge

UTME 2024: Nigerian exams board, JAMB speaks on cut off mark, details emerge

Education

2 years ago

NCC gives fresh order as telcos block Nigerians' lines over NIN, "do as soon as possible"

NCC gives fresh order as telcos block Nigerians' lines over NIN, "do as soon as possible"

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Amid growing sense of tension, hardship protest begins in Niger state, video trends

BREAKING: Amid growing sense of tension, hardship protest begins in Niger state, video trends

Nigeria

2 years ago

Wike mobilises youths against hardship protest, discloses why demonstrations shouldn't hold

Wike mobilises youths against hardship protest, discloses why demonstrations shouldn't hold

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: UK, US, Canada issue major security alerts over planned hardship protest, details emerge

BREAKING: UK, US, Canada issue major security alerts over planned hardship protest, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ahead of the planned nationwide protest in Nigeria, the US, UK, and Canada have all issued security advisories to their nationals in the African country.

"Disagreements are natural": Peter Obi reacts as key ally Kenneth Okonkwo finally dumps Labour Party

"Disagreements are natural": Peter Obi reacts as key ally Kenneth Okonkwo finally dumps Labour Party

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Gregory Obi on Monday, July 29, released a statement after Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo's open letter distancing himself from the Labour Party (LP).

Presidency reacts as report claims Tinubu has cut his salary by 50% and scrapped first lady office

Presidency reacts as report claims Tinubu has cut his salary by 50% and scrapped first lady office

Politics

2 years ago

Amid a looming protest, President Bola Tinubu's aide, Bayo Onanuga, has said claims that the Nigerian leader has reduced his salary by 50 percent are not true.

IGP gives intending protesters condition to allow nationwide protest against hardship

IGP gives intending protesters condition to allow nationwide protest against hardship

Nigeria

2 years ago

As some Nigerians threaten that they will proceed with a protest in August, the IGP has expressed his wish for the police to facilitate an incident-free protest.

Military talks tough as Nigerians ramp up preparation for strong protest, details emerge

Military talks tough as Nigerians ramp up preparation for strong protest, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

As some Nigerians ramp up preparation for the nationwide protest against hardship, the military says the level of violence being envisaged is a stage for anarchy.

BREAKING: Kenneth Okonkwo finally dumps Peter Obi, Labour Party, gives reasons

BREAKING: Kenneth Okonkwo finally dumps Peter Obi, Labour Party, gives reasons

Politics

2 years ago

Weeks after Isaac Balami dumped the Labour Party and Peter Obi, Kenneth Okonkwo has followed suit. Okonkwo disclosed what he is presently searching for.

BREAKING: Nigeria's Central Bank, CBN, dragged to court over 3 major 'sins', details emerge

BREAKING: Nigeria's Central Bank, CBN, dragged to court over 3 major 'sins', details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

SERAP on Sunday, July 28, alleged that grave violations by the CBN are directly linked to its failure to comply with its Acts and anti-corruption standards.

Wike vs Fubara: Governor's top ally speaks on Rivers politician contesting against Tinubu in 2027

Wike vs Fubara: Governor's top ally speaks on Rivers politician contesting against Tinubu in 2027

Politics

2 years ago

Edison Ehie, Governor Siminalayi Fubara's chief of staff has said any Rivers son that wants to challenge President Bola Tinubu should wait till after 2031.

Hardship protest: ‘Ali Ndume encouraging those reportedly planning to unseat Tinubu’, Bwala insists

Hardship protest: ‘Ali Ndume encouraging those reportedly planning to unseat Tinubu’, Bwala insists

Politics

2 years ago

Barrister Daniel Bwala has accused Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume of hypocrisy and grandstanding against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national assembly.

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