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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.

7216 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tinubu's govt to take legal action over Samoa agreement LGBT claim, other “inciting” reports

Tinubu's govt to take legal action over Samoa agreement LGBT claim, other “inciting” reports

Nigeria

2 years ago

Samoa agreement: Doyin Okupe brands LGBT allegation against Tinubu’s govt “treasonable”

Samoa agreement: Doyin Okupe brands LGBT allegation against Tinubu’s govt “treasonable”

Nigeria

2 years ago

2027 election: Tinubu told northerners will not vote for him in Nigeria's next poll

2027 election: Tinubu told northerners will not vote for him in Nigeria's next poll

Politics

2 years ago

JAMB: Key stakeholder speaks on controversies surrounding age limit of potential UTME candidates

JAMB: Key stakeholder speaks on controversies surrounding age limit of potential UTME candidates

Education

2 years ago

Nigeria thrown into darkness as national power grid collapses again

Nigeria thrown into darkness as national power grid collapses again

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Confusion as PDP says CTC shows no order invalidating Edo primary election, details emerge

BREAKING: Confusion as PDP says CTC shows no order invalidating Edo primary election, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Euro 2024: France defeats Portugal as Ronaldo plays last European championship

Euro 2024: France defeats Portugal as Ronaldo plays last European championship

Football

2 years ago

France defeated Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday night, July 5. The victors will now meet Spain.

“One thing learnt from UK election 2024”: Reno Omokri shares key lesson from poll

“One thing learnt from UK election 2024”: Reno Omokri shares key lesson from poll

Europe

2 years ago

After the UK election 2024 produced Sir Keir Starmer as the new prime minister, Reno Omokri on Friday, July 5, shared a piece of advice with the public.

Fubara breaks silence as appeal court nullifies order sacking ex Rivers speaker, others

Fubara breaks silence as appeal court nullifies order sacking ex Rivers speaker, others

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Fubara spoke for the first time after the court of appeal dismissed an order which restrained pro-Wike lawmakers from parading themselves as legislators.

Portugal vs France: 0-0 FT (3-5 PTs) LIVE 2024 Euro quarter final result, match stream and update

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Portugal vs France: 0-0 FT (3-5 PTs) LIVE 2024 Euro quarter final result, match stream and update

Football

2 years ago

Welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter final match featuring Portugal and France at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany.

“He was a cultist”: Police react as family accuses security operatives of killing son

“He was a cultist”: Police react as family accuses security operatives of killing son

Nigeria

2 years ago

The police have explained that the autopsy report has cleared the air on the controversial death of an Abuja-based Nigerian youth, Emhenya Erasmus.

"Best interest of the states", Oyebanji discloses only way Nigerian govs can pay new minimum wage

"Best interest of the states", Oyebanji discloses only way Nigerian govs can pay new minimum wage

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti state has said if there is a minimum wage today without a concurrent increment in what states are earning, no governor can pay.

BREAKING: Jubilation as govt declares public holiday, details emerge

BREAKING: Jubilation as govt declares public holiday, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Oyo state government under Seyi Makinde has announced a public holiday for hijrah and said it is a time for reflection, prayer, and community spirit.

"What has he done in his life?" After sensational rant, Super Eagles star Osimhen told to apologise

"What has he done in his life?" After sensational rant, Super Eagles star Osimhen told to apologise

Football

2 years ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli of Italy star, Victor Osimhen, has been told to unfailingly apologise to Finidi George for his infamous rant against the coach.

'That is what is killing them': Oliseh lists factor affecting local coaches’ performance in Nigeria

'That is what is killing them': Oliseh lists factor affecting local coaches’ performance in Nigeria

Football

2 years ago

As the search for a new Super Eagles coach continues, Sunday Oliseh has said the courage to stand up against mediocrity affects the performance of local managers.

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