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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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Like Dani Alves, Robinho to serve prison term after court convicted him of sexual assault

Like Dani Alves, Robinho to serve prison term after court convicted him of sexual assault

Football

2 years ago

Major General speaks on implications as FG lists 15 people, BDCs as terrorism financiers

Major General speaks on implications as FG lists 15 people, BDCs as terrorism financiers

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu announces national honours for slain 17 soldiers, video emerges

Tinubu announces national honours for slain 17 soldiers, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

2027: Political scientist explains how Atiku’s ambition is affecting PDP’s growth

2027: Political scientist explains how Atiku’s ambition is affecting PDP’s growth

Politics

2 years ago

2027: Ajaero responds to allegation he is using NLC's platform, fund to pursue presidential ambition

2027: Ajaero responds to allegation he is using NLC's platform, fund to pursue presidential ambition

Politics

2 years ago

Killing of soldiers: ECOWAS sends message to Nigeria: “With heavy heart”

Killing of soldiers: ECOWAS sends message to Nigeria: “With heavy heart”

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Details of Tinubu’s meeting with national assembly members emerge as President complains

BREAKING: Details of Tinubu’s meeting with national assembly members emerge as President complains

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a notable plea while hosting federal lawmakers for Ramadan 2024 Iftar on Wednesday, March 20. He said he had complained already.

BREAKING: Lagos official discloses when Mohbad's autopsy result will be ready

BREAKING: Lagos official discloses when Mohbad's autopsy result will be ready

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Lagos state official has disclosed when the first set of autopsy results of Mohbad will be available. Mohbad died controversially on September 12, 2023, in Lagos.

BREAKING: Authorities told to immediately arrest NLC president over alleged attempted assassination

BREAKING: Authorities told to immediately arrest NLC president over alleged attempted assassination

Politics

2 years ago

Factional LP spokesman, Abayomi Abarambi, has called for the "immediate arrest" of Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

'Labour Party chairman should come from the north', Peter Obi's ally says, gives reason

'Labour Party chairman should come from the north', Peter Obi's ally says, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi's man, Akin Osuntokun, has said the chairman of the Labour Party should come from the north. He spoke against the backdrop of the brewing crisis in the LP.

LP launches scathing attack on NLC as Labour members shut party's secretariat, demand Abure's sack

LP launches scathing attack on NLC as Labour members shut party's secretariat, demand Abure's sack

Politics

2 years ago

The Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday, March 20, said greed and inordinate ambition are pushing NLC's Joe Ajaero to "lose his discretion and decency".

Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel risks one year ban in Turkey, details emerge

Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel risks one year ban in Turkey, details emerge

Football

2 years ago

Super Eagles star, Bright Osayi-Samuel, may face a suspension ranging from a few weeks to a year, at the discretion of the disciplinary committee in Turkey.

NNPP: Party chieftain speaks on alleged dwindling popularity of Kano’s ruling party

NNPP: Party chieftain speaks on alleged dwindling popularity of Kano’s ruling party

Politics

2 years ago

NNPP's Razaq Aderibigbe has said while the party may be experiencing challenges, political landscapes are dynamic, and popularity can vary over time.

Iwobi excited, sings ahead of Super Eagles friendly matches, video trends: "Your sins are forgiven"

Iwobi excited, sings ahead of Super Eagles friendly matches, video trends: "Your sins are forgiven"

Football

2 years ago

A video has emerged showing Alex Iwobi in a happy mood ahead of national team duties. The Super Eagles will meet Ghana and Mali in friendlies later in March.

Community leader says soldiers’ killers unknown as DHQ releases photos of slain officers

Community leader says soldiers’ killers unknown as DHQ releases photos of slain officers

Nigeria

2 years ago

Olorogun Oshare, a community leader in Ughelli, has said nobody knows who killed the 17 soldiers in Okuama, and that’s why President Bola Tinubu ordered a probe.

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