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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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Tinubu sent fresh message as labour, FG settle for N70K new national minimum wage

Tinubu sent fresh message as labour, FG settle for N70K new national minimum wage

Nigeria

2 years ago

2027 election: “A disruptive backseat driver”, APC fires Peter Obi in new statement

2027 election: “A disruptive backseat driver”, APC fires Peter Obi in new statement

Politics

2 years ago

“Petrol should've been N100”: Primate Ayodele makes prediction amid Dangote’s rift with regulator

“Petrol should've been N100”: Primate Ayodele makes prediction amid Dangote’s rift with regulator

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerian govt speaks as JAMB uncovers 3000 fake graduates with illegal certificates

Nigerian govt speaks as JAMB uncovers 3000 fake graduates with illegal certificates

Education

2 years ago

Education minister sends fresh message to varsities, others as FG sets 18 as minimum admission age

Education minister sends fresh message to varsities, others as FG sets 18 as minimum admission age

Education

2 years ago

Hardship protest: Atiku releases statement, hits Tinubu’s govt

Hardship protest: Atiku releases statement, hits Tinubu’s govt

Politics

2 years ago

"I know you're angry": Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote stops plan to invest in major Nigerian industry

"I know you're angry": Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote stops plan to invest in major Nigerian industry

Nigeria

2 years ago

A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, on Monday, July 22, asked Alhaji Aliko Dangote to please rescind his decision not to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry.

Recognise military wives as "home warriors", chief of naval staff's wife declares

Recognise military wives as "home warriors", chief of naval staff's wife declares

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerian authorities have been told to recognise military wives as "home warriors". This was conveyed by Ijeoma Blessing, wife of the chief of naval staff.

Hardship: ‘Salvage Nigeria from further economic collapse’, Obi cries out to Tinubu, other leaders

Hardship: ‘Salvage Nigeria from further economic collapse’, Obi cries out to Tinubu, other leaders

Nigeria

2 years ago

Amid the prevailing hardship in Nigeria, Peter Gregory Obi said leaders should commit to inclusive and sustainable development on Monday, July 22.

US election 2024: Reports share how polling data allegedly forced Biden to end presidential race

US election 2024: Reports share how polling data allegedly forced Biden to end presidential race

US

2 years ago

US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the US election 2024 race caught even his aides by surprise, reports from top international outlets have revealed.

US election 2024: Kamala Harris speaks after emerging Biden’s favoured successor

US election 2024: Kamala Harris speaks after emerging Biden’s favoured successor

US

2 years ago

US vice president Kamala Devi Harris has said she is honoured to have President Joe Robinette Biden's endorsement as the nominee of the Democratic Party.

JUST IN: US President Biden told to immediately resign, details emerge

JUST IN: US President Biden told to immediately resign, details emerge

US

2 years ago

After Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not seek reelection, Mike Johnson, speaker of the US house of representatives, has asked the president to resign.

Japa: ‘Nigerians can become global citizens through Grenada in 6 months’, Caribbean country’s envoy

Japa: ‘Nigerians can become global citizens through Grenada in 6 months’, Caribbean country’s envoy

Nigeria

2 years ago

Amid 'japa' wave, Nigerians have been told that if they choose to visit Grenada to explore, the Caribbean country will be happy to issue appropriate entry visas.

Atiku's proposal: Peter Obi gives condition to join political alliance ahead of 2027

Atiku's proposal: Peter Obi gives condition to join political alliance ahead of 2027

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi has said if forming a mega party is to address the suffering of Nigerians, he is in for it. Obi spoke in Onitsha, Anambra state, at the weekend.

Ndume speaks on possibility of dragging Akpabio led senate to court over removal

Ndume speaks on possibility of dragging Akpabio led senate to court over removal

Politics

2 years ago

On whether he will approach the court to challenge his removal as senate chief whip, Senator Ali Ndume has said he has already surrendered his case to God.

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