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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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N-Power responds to inquiries on alleged thumbprint for beneficiaries

N-Power responds to inquiries on alleged thumbprint for beneficiaries

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerian governor abandons multi-billion naira govt house, operates from village, report

Nigerian governor abandons multi-billion naira govt house, operates from village, report

Politics

2 years ago

'NNPP open to alliance with APC', Kwankwaso's disciple speaks, organises special prayer for Tinubu

'NNPP open to alliance with APC', Kwankwaso's disciple speaks, organises special prayer for Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

BREAKING: "Dastardly", tension as missing Fulani leader killed in Plateau, details surface

BREAKING: "Dastardly", tension as missing Fulani leader killed in Plateau, details surface

Nigeria

2 years ago

Jubilation as Appeal Court reverses Enugu LP house of assembly member's sack, details emerge

Jubilation as Appeal Court reverses Enugu LP house of assembly member's sack, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Complete list of all 147 private universities in Nigeria emerges

Complete list of all 147 private universities in Nigeria emerges

Education

2 years ago

4 serving public officials that have lamented crises Tinubu inherited from Buhari administration

4 serving public officials that have lamented crises Tinubu inherited from Buhari administration

Politics

2 years ago

Following Governor Abiodun's assertion that President Tinubu inherited a country in coma, Legit.ng writes on other public officials who have shares similar thoughts.

'Stop using firewood', Southwest monarch warns Lagos residents, gives reason

'Stop using firewood', Southwest monarch warns Lagos residents, gives reason

Nigeria

2 years ago

Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi has advised Lagosians to stop using firewood. In a bid to promote clean energy, the monarch shared gas cylinders at Ikate community.

“Very serious crisis”: Primate Ayodele speaks on why Wike, Fubara's feud may not end soon

“Very serious crisis”: Primate Ayodele speaks on why Wike, Fubara's feud may not end soon

Politics

2 years ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has said Nyesom Wike will frustrate Sim Fubara, the incumbent governor of Rivers state. There is an ongoing feud between Wike and Fubara.

Plane flying from Lagos to Abuja surprisingly lands in Asaba, Ganduje's ally among passengers

Plane flying from Lagos to Abuja surprisingly lands in Asaba, Ganduje's ally among passengers

Politics

2 years ago

A United Nigeria Airline flying from Lagos to Abuja on Sunday landed at the wrong destination. The airline, however, released a statement to say it was a diversion.

Why it was difficult for Peter Obi, Atiku to defeat Tinubu in courts, Kperogi shares

Why it was difficult for Peter Obi, Atiku to defeat Tinubu in courts, Kperogi shares

Politics

2 years ago

Professor Farooq Kperogi has explained why Peter Gregory Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar could not have defeated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in court.

Kano: “It’s not a clerical error”, Kperogi levels heavy allegation against Appeal Court's justices

Kano: “It’s not a clerical error”, Kperogi levels heavy allegation against Appeal Court's justices

Politics

2 years ago

Professor Farooq Kperogi has said that the confusion in the CTC of the Appeal Court's verdict on the Kano governorship election dispute is not a clerical error.

2027: Influential cleric shares forecast about Igbo presidency

2027: Influential cleric shares forecast about Igbo presidency

Politics

2 years ago

As the clamour for Igbo presidency continues, Primate Ayodele has dashed the hope of southeasterners. The cleric said Igbo presidency won't be achieved in 2027.

BREAKING: Tension in Imo as unknown assailants gun down prominent monarch, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension in Imo as unknown assailants gun down prominent monarch, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Some unknown gunmen have struck in Imo state, southeast Nigeria, killing Eze Joe Ochulor. Eze Ochulor is the traditional ruler of Otulu in Ezinihitte Mbaise.

How PDP can displace APC, Primate Elijah Ayodele reveals

How PDP can displace APC, Primate Elijah Ayodele reveals

Politics

2 years ago

Primate Ayodele of the INRI evangelical spiritual church has asked the PDP to resolve its internal crisis if the party genuinely hopes to rule Nigeria again.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf