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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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Kumuyi reacts as Pope says Roman catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Kumuyi reacts as Pope says Roman catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Africa

2 years ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court takes notable action on suit seeking sack of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi gov

BREAKING: Supreme Court takes notable action on suit seeking sack of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi gov

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: Full list emerges as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

BREAKING: Full list emerges as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Kudos to NNPCL and FG": Sani reacts as Port Harcourt refinery recommences operation after years of shutdown

"Kudos to NNPCL and FG": Sani reacts as Port Harcourt refinery recommences operation after years of shutdown

Nigeria

2 years ago

"670 boats used": Military busts 636 illegal refineries, intercepts 21 million litres of crude oil

"670 boats used": Military busts 636 illegal refineries, intercepts 21 million litres of crude oil

Nigeria

2 years ago

EFCC releases ex-Nigerian power minister, Olu Agunloye

EFCC releases ex-Nigerian power minister, Olu Agunloye

Nigeria

2 years ago

"We tried to save our mother": Man kills wife over delayed cup of tea

"We tried to save our mother": Man kills wife over delayed cup of tea

Asia

2 years ago

A man has allegedly killed his wife over a dispute relating to tea preparation. The incident surprised many as the alleged cause of the murder is a trivial matter.

“I saw a ring around Nigeria”: Prophet Isaac Amata releases 10 prophecies for year 2024

“I saw a ring around Nigeria”: Prophet Isaac Amata releases 10 prophecies for year 2024

Nigeria

2 years ago

Prophet Isaac Amata has released his prophecies for year 2024. In the message sighted by Legit.ng, Prophet Amata projected that inflation will soar in Nigeria.

'Compliments': Delight as govt extends Christmas holiday, declares 14-day break

'Compliments': Delight as govt extends Christmas holiday, declares 14-day break

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Cross River state government has approved a lengthy holiday for its civil servants. The holiday has started and workers are expected to resume next year, 2024.

BREAKING: Why Gov Fubara signed Tinubu's 8-point resolution on Rivers crisis, commissioner opens up

BREAKING: Why Gov Fubara signed Tinubu's 8-point resolution on Rivers crisis, commissioner opens up

Politics

2 years ago

An official of the Rivers state government, Joseph Johnson, has said Governor Siminialayi Fubara truly wants peace, reason he signed a resolution with Tinubu.

Peter Obi’s ‘religious war’ phone call with Oyedepo, 3 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2023

Peter Obi’s ‘religious war’ phone call with Oyedepo, 3 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2023

Politics

2 years ago

The year 2023 is coming to an end. In this article, Legit.ng writes on scandals involving politicians and political office aspirants. Top of the list is Peter Obi.

Tinubu met with Ariwoola for Supreme Court to favour Gov Mutfwang? Plateau govt speaks out

Tinubu met with Ariwoola for Supreme Court to favour Gov Mutfwang? Plateau govt speaks out

Politics

2 years ago

The Plateau government has refuted reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang boasted of securing his seat after meeting with President Tinubu and CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola.

Why resolution on Wike-Fubara feud is unacceptable, Edwin Clark speaks out

Why resolution on Wike-Fubara feud is unacceptable, Edwin Clark speaks out

Politics

2 years ago

Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has condemned the terms of the resolution of the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.

Tinubu's govt reveals when insecurity in Nigeria will end

Tinubu's govt reveals when insecurity in Nigeria will end

Nigeria

2 years ago

The federal government has vowed to end insecurity by 2024. The government noted that it recognised the security challenges currently confronting Nigeria.

Edo gov'ship election: 'There’s tension between Obaseki and I', Shaibu confirms, shares details

Edo gov'ship election: 'There’s tension between Obaseki and I', Shaibu confirms, shares details

Politics

2 years ago

The Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that there is tension between him and Governor Obaseki. He said for six months, he has gotten no allocation.

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