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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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"Premeditated": Atiku reacts as scores of Nigerian soldiers are killed in Delta attack

"Premeditated": Atiku reacts as scores of Nigerian soldiers are killed in Delta attack

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Barbaric": Peter Obi reacts as scores of Nigerian soldiers are killed in Delta attack

"Barbaric": Peter Obi reacts as scores of Nigerian soldiers are killed in Delta attack

Nigeria

2 years ago

Killings of soldiers in Delta: “Some have linked attack to IPOB”, civil society leader speaks out

Killings of soldiers in Delta: “Some have linked attack to IPOB”, civil society leader speaks out

Nigeria

2 years ago

UCL quarterfinal match: Jubilation among Arsenal fans as Harry Kane suffers injury

UCL quarterfinal match: Jubilation among Arsenal fans as Harry Kane suffers injury

Football

2 years ago

5 things to know about incoming Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin

5 things to know about incoming Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin

Nigeria

2 years ago

Champions League quarter final draw: Oshoala predicts winner between Arsenal and Bayern Munich

Champions League quarter final draw: Oshoala predicts winner between Arsenal and Bayern Munich

Football

2 years ago

Nigerian police arrest Mohbad’s friend, Primeboy, 1 other

Nigerian police arrest Mohbad’s friend, Primeboy, 1 other

Nigeria

2 years ago

Police officers in Lagos have allegedly arrested Mohbad's key friend, Primeboy. It is the second time Primeboy would be arrested following his first arrest in 2023.

Former NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu, hanged by US Navy? Fact emerges

Former NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu, hanged by US Navy? Fact emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

A blog published a report recently to the effect that former NCDC boss, Chikwe Ihekweazu is dead. The claim alleged that Ihekweazu was hanged at the Guantanamo Bay.

Aisha Buhari said her real husband died in 2017? Fact surfaces

Aisha Buhari said her real husband died in 2017? Fact surfaces

Nigeria

2 years ago

A blog published a report recently to the effect that General Muhammadu Buhari is dead, and his wife, Aisha Buhari, allegedly confirmed his demise.

BREAKING: Arsenal meets Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League quarter final, full fixtures emerge

BREAKING: Arsenal meets Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League quarter final, full fixtures emerge

Football

2 years ago

Arsenal will meet Bayern Munich of Germany in the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League (UCL). The draws were made on Friday, March 15.

Kogi govt kicks as EFCC files N84bn money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello

Kogi govt kicks as EFCC files N84bn money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Kogi state government on Friday, March 15, challenges the EFCC to come clean on the reason behind its “unrelenting persecution and media trial” of Yahaya Bello.

EFCC files N84bn money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello, others, says ex governor on the run

EFCC files N84bn money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello, others, says ex governor on the run

Nigeria

2 years ago

The EFCC has filed N84 billion money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello. Bello is the immediate past governor of Kogi state and a key chieftain of the APC.

5 things to know about late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun

5 things to know about late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun

Nigeria

2 years ago

Following the death of Oba Moshood Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Legit.ng highlights five things to know about the late first-class Nigerian monarch.

UCL quarter finals: Meet the teams that have qualified for UEFA Champions League last 8

UCL quarter finals: Meet the teams that have qualified for UEFA Champions League last 8

Football

2 years ago

Bayern Munich, PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Arsenal, and Real Madrid have booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League (UCL).

UCL: Football fans predict Arsenal vs PSG matchup ahead of Champions League quarter final draw

UCL: Football fans predict Arsenal vs PSG matchup ahead of Champions League quarter final draw

Football

2 years ago

Several internet users have stated their wish to see UEFA pair Arsenal football club of England with PSG fixture in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf