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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.

7227 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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“He is not from this state”: Wike gives update on feud with Rivers governor, Fubara

“He is not from this state”: Wike gives update on feud with Rivers governor, Fubara

Politics

2 years ago

Africa Cup of Nations: 3 former AFCON stars who became actively involved in governance, politics

Africa Cup of Nations: 3 former AFCON stars who became actively involved in governance, politics

Politics

2 years ago

“Nothing is working in my life": 32-year-old female banker kills self in Lagos

“Nothing is working in my life": 32-year-old female banker kills self in Lagos

Nigeria

2 years ago

APC’s Gawuna reacts as Supreme Court reverses sack of Gov Yusuf, discloses resolve

APC’s Gawuna reacts as Supreme Court reverses sack of Gov Yusuf, discloses resolve

Politics

2 years ago

"It’s self defeating”: Former gov'ship candidate speaks as Lagos Assembly okays N2.267tn 2024 budget

"It’s self defeating”: Former gov'ship candidate speaks as Lagos Assembly okays N2.267tn 2024 budget

Politics

2 years ago

Plateau: What FG needs to do to be more effective in preventing attacks, dvlpt journalist speaks

Plateau: What FG needs to do to be more effective in preventing attacks, dvlpt journalist speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

Full list: Abba Yusuf, Caleb Mutfwang, 10 governors Supreme Court affirmed their election victories

Full list: Abba Yusuf, Caleb Mutfwang, 10 governors Supreme Court affirmed their election victories

Politics

2 years ago

Against the backdrop of the litigations that followed the 2023 Nigerian general election, Legit.ng writes on 10 governors that have triumphed at the Supreme Court.

Kano Supreme Court judgement: Kwankwaso speaks, sends message to Nigerians

Kano Supreme Court judgement: Kwankwaso speaks, sends message to Nigerians

Politics

2 years ago

The outcome of the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case between the Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, and APC's Nasir Gawuna has evoked reaction from Kwankwaso.

Kano: Kwankaso reached agreement with Tinubu on Supreme Court judgement? NNPP leader opens up

Kano: Kwankaso reached agreement with Tinubu on Supreme Court judgement? NNPP leader opens up

Politics

2 years ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, has said he did not reach an agreement with President Bola Tinubu on the Kano Supreme Court judgement.

Wike-led FCTA demolishes shops, eateries, others in Abuja

Wike-led FCTA demolishes shops, eateries, others in Abuja

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nyesom Wike-led FCTA has commenced demolition of shops, eateries, and other illegal structures in taxi ranks across the Nigerian capital city, Abuja.

'It would soon end', JAMB provides key update on 2023 academic year admissions

'It would soon end', JAMB provides key update on 2023 academic year admissions

Education

2 years ago

JAMB has directed all A-Level candidates who applied for admission through the DE to contact their former institutions for prompt verification of their certificates.

Kano: NNPP chieftain reacts as Supreme Court reverses sack of Gov Yusuf

Kano: NNPP chieftain reacts as Supreme Court reverses sack of Gov Yusuf

Politics

2 years ago

An NNPP chieftain has told Legit.ng that the Kano Supreme Court judgement will significantly affect Nigeria's political landscape and electoral process.

Updated: Supreme Court declares Sanwo-Olu winner of 2023 Lagos gov'ship election, details emerge

Updated: Supreme Court declares Sanwo-Olu winner of 2023 Lagos gov'ship election, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as elected governor of Lagos state. Justice Garba Lawal dismissed the LP's appeal.

Why Supreme Court affirmed Abba Yusuf as Kano Governor, Sowore speaks

Why Supreme Court affirmed Abba Yusuf as Kano Governor, Sowore speaks

Politics

2 years ago

Omoyele Sowore has said the Supreme Court affirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the elected governor of Kano state “because they dread the consequences”.

BREAKING: Jubilation as Supreme Court gives judgement on Zamfara governor, Dauda Lawal’s election

BREAKING: Jubilation as Supreme Court gives judgement on Zamfara governor, Dauda Lawal’s election

Politics

2 years ago

The Supreme Court on Friday, January 12, affirmed Governor Dauda Lawal's election. The apex court set aside the appellant’s verdict which sacked Lawal.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf