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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.

7218 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027: Peter Obi responds to allegation of being desperate to become Nigeria's president

2027: Peter Obi responds to allegation of being desperate to become Nigeria's president

Politics

2 years ago

Yahaya Bello: "Complete trial by media", Daniel Bwala faults EFCC chairman on former Kogi governor

Yahaya Bello: "Complete trial by media", Daniel Bwala faults EFCC chairman on former Kogi governor

Politics

2 years ago

‘Fubara has turned Wike to an internally displaced politician', Atiku’s aide throws jibe

‘Fubara has turned Wike to an internally displaced politician', Atiku’s aide throws jibe

Politics

2 years ago

APC's Ganduje finally discloses those behind his ‘Africa magic’ suspension

APC's Ganduje finally discloses those behind his ‘Africa magic’ suspension

Politics

2 years ago

Abuja British school shuts down over bullying as Nigerians demand justice for Namtira

Abuja British school shuts down over bullying as Nigerians demand justice for Namtira

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: EFCC freezes over 300 accounts linked to illegal foreign exchange trading

BREAKING: EFCC freezes over 300 accounts linked to illegal foreign exchange trading

Nigeria

2 years ago

Justice for Namtira: Drama in Abuja British school as woman slaps alleged student bully, clip trends

Justice for Namtira: Drama in Abuja British school as woman slaps alleged student bully, clip trends

Nigeria

2 years ago

A livid parent has slapped Maryam Hassan, a student of Lead British International School who is accused of assaulting her colleague. The video has gone viral.

BREAKING: Amid feud with Wike, Rivers governor, Fubara reshuffles cabinet, details emerge

BREAKING: Amid feud with Wike, Rivers governor, Fubara reshuffles cabinet, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, has implemented a cabinet reshuffle in the state. Affected by the reshuffle are loyalists of Nyesom Wike.

Just In: Tension as youths burn houses in Imo, stage protest amid killing of man

Just In: Tension as youths burn houses in Imo, stage protest amid killing of man

Nigeria

2 years ago

Angry youths have set fire to houses and other properties in Okwu Uratta community in Owerri North local government area (LGA) of Imo state, southeast Nigeria.

“Peter Obi not a Labour Party person', Okupe, discloses reason for ex Anambra gov's LP choice

“Peter Obi not a Labour Party person', Okupe, discloses reason for ex Anambra gov's LP choice

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi's former ally, Doyin Okupe, on Tuesday, April 23, disclosed that the LP was merely a “special purpose vehicle” for their political ambitions.

JUST IN: ‘1000’ APC members defect to NNPP in Kano, photos trend

JUST IN: ‘1000’ APC members defect to NNPP in Kano, photos trend

Politics

2 years ago

Hundreds of APC members in Kano state, north-west Nigeria, have defected to the ruling NNPP. Pictures of the ecstatic defectors have appeared online.

Zulum’s aide explains why El Rufai met Borno governor amid rumours about 2027 Presidency

Zulum’s aide explains why El Rufai met Borno governor amid rumours about 2027 Presidency

Politics

2 years ago

Nasir El-Rufai was officially invited by Borno state authorities for a capacity-building workshop, a government official said on Monday, April 15.

Prominent stakeholder sends message to presidency as Tinubu overhauls Nigeria’s education system

Prominent stakeholder sends message to presidency as Tinubu overhauls Nigeria’s education system

Education

2 years ago

Caleb University owner, Oladega Adebogun, has commented on the efforts of President Bola Tinubu and his cabinet members to reform the educational sector in Nigeria.

“Our problem”: Prophet Ayodele shares new prediction amid naira appreciation

“Our problem”: Prophet Ayodele shares new prediction amid naira appreciation

Nigeria

2 years ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has unveiled a fresh prophecy concerning Nigeria's economic situation. He stated that the Bola Tinubu government cannot make the dollar N250.

BREAKING: APC declares winner in Ondo governorship primary election, details, full results emerge

BREAKING: APC declares winner in Ondo governorship primary election, details, full results emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the governorship election primary election of the APC. The Governor Ahmed Ododo-led election committee announced the final scores.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf