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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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Zamfara: Tension-stricken residents flee communities as bandits abduct 110

Zamfara: Tension-stricken residents flee communities as bandits abduct 110

Nigeria

2 years ago

N-Power speaks on purported NEXIT package amid queries

N-Power speaks on purported NEXIT package amid queries

Nigeria

2 years ago

N-Power mute on Batch C as it confirms batches A, B beneficiaries no longer in programme

N-Power mute on Batch C as it confirms batches A, B beneficiaries no longer in programme

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Wike opens up on possibly contesting against Tinubu in 2027

BREAKING: Wike opens up on possibly contesting against Tinubu in 2027

Politics

2 years ago

President Tinubu wades into Ondo political crisis, details emerge

President Tinubu wades into Ondo political crisis, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Prominent pastor 'reveals' “person in charge” of Tinubu’s govt

Prominent pastor 'reveals' “person in charge” of Tinubu’s govt

Politics

2 years ago

Kano political crisis: ‘We won’t allow protests', police, give reason

Kano political crisis: ‘We won’t allow protests', police, give reason

Politics

2 years ago

Amid the dispute between NNPP and APC over the winner of the 2023 Kano governorship election, the police in the state have banned any form of political protest.

'Apply now': 6 fresh international scholarship opportunities Nigerians can put in for

'Apply now': 6 fresh international scholarship opportunities Nigerians can put in for

Education

2 years ago

There are currently scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students to study abroad. Some are fully funded, some afford people the chance to bring in their family.

BREAKING: Wike accuses Governor Fubara of burning Rivers House of Assembly

BREAKING: Wike accuses Governor Fubara of burning Rivers House of Assembly

Politics

2 years ago

There appears to be no end in sight to the feud involving Wike and Sim Fubara. On Friday, November 24, Wike accused Governor Fubara of burning the Rivers Assembly.

BREAKING: Wike opens up on plot to impeach Rivers governor Fubara

BREAKING: Wike opens up on plot to impeach Rivers governor Fubara

Politics

2 years ago

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has said assuming he was behind the plot to impeach Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers state, the latter did not call him via phone at all.

“You were part of Buhari’s team”: Nigerians attack Soludo on 'Tinubu inherited dead economy' comment

“You were part of Buhari’s team”: Nigerians attack Soludo on 'Tinubu inherited dead economy' comment

Politics

2 years ago

Governor Soludo of Anambra state on Thursday, November 23, appeared to defend Tinubu on the state of Nigeria's economy. Afterwards, social media users slammed him.

Kano governorship election: Top PDP chieftain speaks on alleged bribery of Appeal Court’s justices

Kano governorship election: Top PDP chieftain speaks on alleged bribery of Appeal Court’s justices

Politics

2 years ago

Following the controversy that has trailed the Appeal Court's judgment, Reno Omokri has cautioned Nigerians against spreading unfounded claims against the judiciary.

Unpaid stipends: N-Power provides update on payment

Unpaid stipends: N-Power provides update on payment

Nigeria

2 years ago

Handlers of the famed N-Power scheme have said they are currently working towards the resolution of payment issues. N-Power requested patience from beneficiaries.

Journalist recommends solutions to Nigeria's food security problem

Journalist recommends solutions to Nigeria's food security problem

Nigeria

2 years ago

Prices of food are not showing signs of slowing. Against this backdrop, journalist Uloma Onyemachi identified strategies for mitigating the challenge.

“Already, I have procured mattresses”: Prominent lawmaker to marry off 100 females

“Already, I have procured mattresses”: Prominent lawmaker to marry off 100 females

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hon. Sani Yakubu Noma says he has concluded arrangement to give out 100 female orphans for marriage. The event will take place at the palace of the Emir of Argungu.

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