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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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Emefiele: Prominent PDP chieftain reacts as Moghalu "indicts" Jonathan

Emefiele: Prominent PDP chieftain reacts as Moghalu "indicts" Jonathan

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Lagos govt seals prominent night club, Quilox, details emerge

BREAKING: Lagos govt seals prominent night club, Quilox, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

“2027 loading”: El Rufai’s visit to Obasanjo stirs presidential speculation

“2027 loading”: El Rufai’s visit to Obasanjo stirs presidential speculation

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Wike gives fresh update on Rivers peace agreement

BREAKING: Wike gives fresh update on Rivers peace agreement

Politics

2 years ago

Sheikh Dahiru wrote CJN over pending Supreme Court verdict on Kano poll? Revered cleric speaks out

Sheikh Dahiru wrote CJN over pending Supreme Court verdict on Kano poll? Revered cleric speaks out

Politics

2 years ago

"Fully-funded": Nigerians eligible as Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth scholarships open for application

"Fully-funded": Nigerians eligible as Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth scholarships open for application

Education

2 years ago

“HND can apply”: Italy invites Nigerians for schooling opportunity

“HND can apply”: Italy invites Nigerians for schooling opportunity

Education

2 years ago

Nigerians enthusiastic about migration can try out Italy. Legit.ng reports that Italy is widely considered an affordable destination for international students.

“Collective request”: Fresh twist as N-Power reps forum ask FG to pay N360k arrears to beneficiaries

“Collective request”: Fresh twist as N-Power reps forum ask FG to pay N360k arrears to beneficiaries

Nigeria

2 years ago

N-Power representatives have asked the APC government to pay exited beneficiaries N360, 000. The N-Power representatives said they are entitled to an exit package.

NASIMS provides positive update on N-Power stipend payment

NASIMS provides positive update on N-Power stipend payment

Nigeria

2 years ago

The federal government has said that owed stipends of N-Power beneficiaries are currently being settled. The beneficiaries who are being paid have been verified.

Fear as one-storey building collapses in Lagos, details emerge

Fear as one-storey building collapses in Lagos, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

A one-storey building along Herbert Macaulay Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has collapsed. The incident occurred around 9.30 am on Friday, December 22.

BREAKING: Supreme Court delivers judgement on suit seeking sack of Enugu governor

BREAKING: Supreme Court delivers judgement on suit seeking sack of Enugu governor

Politics

2 years ago

The Supreme Court on Friday, December 22, affirmed the election of Peter Mbah as the governor of Enugu state. Mbah's media aide, Dan Nwomeh, disclosed the update.

"A step in the right direction": Obi hails Tinubu over 50 percent slash of interstate fares

"A step in the right direction": Obi hails Tinubu over 50 percent slash of interstate fares

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate has reacted to the 50 percent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians travelling during this Yuletide.

Japa: Alex Otti exposes doctors still collecting salaries from Abia govt despite relocating abroad

Japa: Alex Otti exposes doctors still collecting salaries from Abia govt despite relocating abroad

Nigeria

2 years ago

Abia governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed how some doctors in the state who resigned and left the shores of Nigeria are still illegally receiving salaries.

Year in review: Tinubu, other biggest political winners in Nigeria in 2023

Year in review: Tinubu, other biggest political winners in Nigeria in 2023

Politics

2 years ago

Politically, there were winners and losers in Nigeria in 2023. As the year comes to an end in 10 days time, Legit.ng writes on the notable conquerors.

"Military men will arrest Tinubu”: Full list of failed political prophecies in 2023

"Military men will arrest Tinubu”: Full list of failed political prophecies in 2023

Politics

2 years ago

As the Year 2023 gradually winds up, we take a look at some prophecies by Nigerian pastors which did not come to pass. A prophecy of Peter Obi tops the list.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf