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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.

7222 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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FULL LIST: House of reps formally welcome 12 new members as INEC issues certificates of return to 15

FULL LIST: House of reps formally welcome 12 new members as INEC issues certificates of return to 15

Politics

2 years ago

Just In: Tinubu mourns as APC's Ojougboh slumps, dies while watching Nigeria vs South Africa

Just In: Tinubu mourns as APC's Ojougboh slumps, dies while watching Nigeria vs South Africa

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nwabali named man of the match as Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach AFCON final

Nwabali named man of the match as Nigeria defeats South Africa to reach AFCON final

Football

2 years ago

AFCON 2023: Nigeria coach points out 1 impressive quality of defeated South Africa

AFCON 2023: Nigeria coach points out 1 impressive quality of defeated South Africa

Football

2 years ago

Nwabali: “Destiny child”, sports administrator shares story of Super Eagles goalkeeper's rise

Nwabali: “Destiny child”, sports administrator shares story of Super Eagles goalkeeper's rise

Football

2 years ago

"Nwabali for president": Nigerians hail goalie as he performs superbly against South Africa

"Nwabali for president": Nigerians hail goalie as he performs superbly against South Africa

Football

2 years ago

AFCON 2023: Shettima joins Super Eagles' celebration after win over South Africa, video trends

AFCON 2023: Shettima joins Super Eagles' celebration after win over South Africa, video trends

Football

2 years ago

Vice president of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima joined the joyous Super Eagles team after their win over South Africa in the AFCON 2023 on Wednesday, February 7.

BREAKING: Nigeria to play Ivory Coast in AFCON 2023 final

BREAKING: Nigeria to play Ivory Coast in AFCON 2023 final

Football

2 years ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the AFCON 2023. The match will be played on Sunday, February 11.

Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2023 finals after beating South Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles qualify for AFCON 2023 finals after beating South Africa

Football

2 years ago

The Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Nigeria won 4-2 on penalties in the match played in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

Nigeria v South Africa FT 1-1 (4-2 PK): Live AFCON 2023 result, match stream and latest update today

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Nigeria v South Africa FT 1-1 (4-2 PK): Live AFCON 2023 result, match stream and latest update today

Football

2 years ago

Welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of the AFCON 2023 semifinal match featuring Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa at the Stade Bouake in Ivory Coast.

As Nigeria battles banditry and terrorism, Shehu Sani discloses challenges' differences

As Nigeria battles banditry and terrorism, Shehu Sani discloses challenges' differences

Nigeria

2 years ago

Senator Shehu Sani has analysed the difference between banditry and terrorism within the Nigerian context. Sani spoke in a space on X organised Legit.ng.

BREAKING: Shettima off to Ivory Coast to watch Nigeria vs South AFCON 2023 match, photos emerge

BREAKING: Shettima off to Ivory Coast to watch Nigeria vs South AFCON 2023 match, photos emerge

Football

2 years ago

VP Senator Kashim Shettima has travelled to Côte d'Ivoire to support the Super Eagles as they take on South Africa in the semi-final of the AFCON 2023.

Govt declares public holiday, date, details emerge

Govt declares public holiday, date, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Yobe state government under the administration of Mai Mala Buni, have declared a public holiday in honour of Late Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim.

Amid Tinubu’s absence, Gbajabiamila, Ribadu, ministers meet over protests, food crisis

Amid Tinubu’s absence, Gbajabiamila, Ribadu, ministers meet over protests, food crisis

Nigeria

2 years ago

Top government officials have held a notable meeting over the cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Legit.ng learnt that the meeting was held on Tuesday, February 6.

AFCON 2023: Osimhen joins training after being declared fit to face South Africa, video trends

AFCON 2023: Osimhen joins training after being declared fit to face South Africa, video trends

Football

2 years ago

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 star, Victor Osimhen, has been declared fit to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The match will be played on Wednesday.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf