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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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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints National Hajj Commission board, management team, full list emerges

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints National Hajj Commission board, management team, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

High Court gives judgement on disputed PDP national secretary position, details surface

High Court gives judgement on disputed PDP national secretary position, details surface

Politics

2 years ago

‘Pray against it’: Prophet Trinity West releases prophecies about Tinubu, Kogi state, others

‘Pray against it’: Prophet Trinity West releases prophecies about Tinubu, Kogi state, others

Nigeria

2 years ago

Trending videos: Ghana students angry as authorities cancel programme Obi was scheduled to attend

Trending videos: Ghana students angry as authorities cancel programme Obi was scheduled to attend

Education

2 years ago

“The spirit is still around”: Pastor Adejoh unveils prophecies about Tinubu, Wike, Fubara, others

“The spirit is still around”: Pastor Adejoh unveils prophecies about Tinubu, Wike, Fubara, others

Nigeria

2 years ago

“He will be greatly missed": Sadness as prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Alaga dies

“He will be greatly missed": Sadness as prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Alaga dies

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu told to immediately suspend minister Tunji-Ojo, details emerge

Tinubu told to immediately suspend minister Tunji-Ojo, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The PDP has asked Tinubu to immediately "relieve" the interior minister, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, of his duties. Tunji-Ojo has been brought into the Betta Edu scandal.

“Cut extravagance”: Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu slashes presidency's travel cost by 60 percent

“Cut extravagance”: Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu slashes presidency's travel cost by 60 percent

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Shehu Sani has said the 60 percent slashes in foreign and local travel expenses of President Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima is a commendable step.

Niger: Ousted Bazoum's son, wife freed by coup leaders, photos emerge

Niger: Ousted Bazoum's son, wife freed by coup leaders, photos emerge

Africa

2 years ago

The son and wife of toppled Niger leader, Mohamed Bazoum, have been set free by the coup leaders in the country. The president meanwhile remains in captivity.

Benin Exposé: “It’s a crime”, lawyer speaks as reporter enrolls for NYSC after completion

Benin Exposé: “It’s a crime”, lawyer speaks as reporter enrolls for NYSC after completion

Nigeria

2 years ago

Human Rights lawyer, Barrister Festus Ogun has said it is a crime to enroll for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after completing service.

NUC listed more than 100 professors in Nigeria as fake? FG opens up

NUC listed more than 100 professors in Nigeria as fake? FG opens up

Education

2 years ago

The NUC on Sunday, January 7, denied enumerating names of fake professors in Nigeria. Legit.ng reports that the said list went viral on social media platforms.

'Citizens should pray': Prominent Cameroonian cleric shares prophecies about Nigeria

'Citizens should pray': Prominent Cameroonian cleric shares prophecies about Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Cameroonian cleric, Prophet PCollines Nyah, has shared prophecies about Nigeria. Prophet Nyah predicted what he said would happen in Aso Villa, Abuja.

Buhari gifts die hard supporter golf car, Nigerians react

Buhari gifts die hard supporter golf car, Nigerians react

Politics

2 years ago

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has gifted a staunch supporter a golf car. The donation happened after the die-hard fan visited the former leader.

Wike finally opens up on why Rivers PDP picked Fubara as its candidate

Wike finally opens up on why Rivers PDP picked Fubara as its candidate

Politics

2 years ago

Nyesom Wike has spoken on how the Rivers chapter of the PDP eventually settled for Siminalayi Fubara, the current governor of the oil-rich state.

“Strong message”: Group reacts as Tinubu suspends Betta Edu, names 1 agency FG should also probe

“Strong message”: Group reacts as Tinubu suspends Betta Edu, names 1 agency FG should also probe

Politics

2 years ago

Following the suspension of Betta Edu as the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to probe FERMA.

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