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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.

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FULL LIST: Super Eagles players NFF president visited amid recuperation from injury, photos trend

FULL LIST: Super Eagles players NFF president visited amid recuperation from injury, photos trend

Football

2 years ago

Primate Ayodele sends prophetic message to Tinubu on economy, says "dollar not our problem"

Primate Ayodele sends prophetic message to Tinubu on economy, says "dollar not our problem"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tragedy as 4 year old boy dies in Abuja school amid suspicion of foul play

Tragedy as 4 year old boy dies in Abuja school amid suspicion of foul play

Nigeria

2 years ago

Police boss mourns as “brave” inspector tragically killed in Rivers

Police boss mourns as “brave” inspector tragically killed in Rivers

Nigeria

2 years ago

African football legend, Siasia selects his all time greatest Super Eagles XI as Kanu misses out

African football legend, Siasia selects his all time greatest Super Eagles XI as Kanu misses out

Football

2 years ago

"More damage": Concerns over 750% fee hike at University of Ibadan

"More damage": Concerns over 750% fee hike at University of Ibadan

Education

2 years ago

TETFund boss reacts as report alleges agency paid N2.9 billion to contractor for unexecuted job

TETFund boss reacts as report alleges agency paid N2.9 billion to contractor for unexecuted job

Education

2 years ago

Sonny Echono, TETFund boss, has said claims that the agency was guilty of corruption were untrue. Echono said he is moving to sanitise the tertiary education sector.

BREAKING: ICPC detains TETFund director over contract scandal, details surface

BREAKING: ICPC detains TETFund director over contract scandal, details surface

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigeria's anti-graft agency, ICPC, has reportedly detained TETFund director, Gloria Olotu, over a contract scandal it is currently investigating.

BREAKING: Gunmen assassinate APC chairman in Buhari’s home state, details surface

BREAKING: Gunmen assassinate APC chairman in Buhari’s home state, details surface

Politics

2 years ago

Gunmen have killed two persons, including Saidu Basa, the chairman of the APC for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa local council of Katsina state.

BREAKING: Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America, reason emerges

BREAKING: Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America, reason emerges

Africa

2 years ago

After it was reported that more than 200 villagers were massacred in an act of revenge by officers of the Burkina Faso army, the country has suspended the BBC.

Yahaya Bello: Receipts emerge of how ex Kogi governor allegedly paid $845,000 to American school

Yahaya Bello: Receipts emerge of how ex Kogi governor allegedly paid $845,000 to American school

Nigeria

2 years ago

Receipts have surfaced online of how embattled former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello, allegedly paid $845,000 to American International School, Abuja.

EFCC withdraws appeal against former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, details emerge

EFCC withdraws appeal against former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The anti-graft agency, EFCC, has decided to withdraw its application at the appeal court against the embattled former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello.

BREAKING: Fire breaks out at Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos, FAAN reacts

BREAKING: Fire breaks out at Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos, FAAN reacts

Nigeria

2 years ago

A fire broke out forcing flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to be diverted by FAAN officials.

Yahaya Bello: ‘There’s more to ex-gov’s refusal to submit self to EFCC’, reps candidate speaks

Yahaya Bello: ‘There’s more to ex-gov’s refusal to submit self to EFCC’, reps candidate speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

PDP's Austin Okai on Thursday, April 25, said there is no court order that can stop the EFCC from investigating the alleged criminal offence against Yahaya Bello.

Just In: Owners of Abuja Chinese supermarket where Nigerians are barred respond to FCCPC‘s summons

Just In: Owners of Abuja Chinese supermarket where Nigerians are barred respond to FCCPC‘s summons

Nigeria

2 years ago

Owners of the Abuja Chinese supermarket where Nigerians are reporetdly barred from shopping on Wednesday, April 24, responded to the FCCPC's summons.

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