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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.

6460 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Why England lost dramatically to Argentina in World Cup semifinal, Bwala speaks

Why England lost dramatically to Argentina in World Cup semifinal, Bwala speaks

Nigeria

6 days ago

Just In: US conditions 50% of aid to Nigeria on protection of Christians, "bold actions"

Just In: US conditions 50% of aid to Nigeria on protection of Christians, "bold actions"

Nigeria

7 days ago

2027 election: APC chairman meets top NDC chieftain in Kano, discloses discussions

2027 election: APC chairman meets top NDC chieftain in Kano, discloses discussions

Politics

7 days ago

Female physiotherapist’s death at Umahi’s house: Minister told to step down, "serious allegations"

Female physiotherapist’s death at Umahi’s house: Minister told to step down, "serious allegations"

Politics

7 days ago

Toba Ijaya: Full list of MC Oluomo's allies assassinated in Lagos

Toba Ijaya: Full list of MC Oluomo's allies assassinated in Lagos

Nigeria

7 days ago

“Until further notice”: Canada announces new immigration update, speaks on super visa

“Until further notice”: Canada announces new immigration update, speaks on super visa

Europe

7 days ago

JAMB speaks on UTME candidates’ backdoor admissions

JAMB speaks on UTME candidates’ backdoor admissions

Education

7 days ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday, July 15, spoke on alleged backdoor admissions involving certain UTME candidates.

Oluwo reacts to viral reports he changed his citizenship from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia

Oluwo reacts to viral reports he changed his citizenship from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

7 days ago

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrasheed Akanbi Telu 1, has reacted to viral reports claiming he changed his citizenship from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia. Here's what he said.

Tinubu's govt told to sack education minister Tunji Alausa, reason emerges

Tinubu's govt told to sack education minister Tunji Alausa, reason emerges

Education

7 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has been urged to sack the current education minister, 'Tunji Alausa. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Awojide predicts winner of contest as Tinubu faces challenge from Obi, Atiku, others

2027 election: Awojide predicts winner of contest as Tinubu faces challenge from Obi, Atiku, others

Politics

7 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, Dipo Awojide has shared his prediction on the candidate who is likely to win the forthcoming presidential contest.

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on presidential candidate who "will withdraw"

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on presidential candidate who "will withdraw"

Politics

8 days ago

A cleric prophesied that a presidential candidate would withdraw, as attention focuses on the race involving President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi.

Fresh development as Tinubu approves 2 major appointments, names emerge

Fresh development as Tinubu approves 2 major appointments, names emerge

Nigeria

8 days ago

President Bola Tinubu approves the appointments of new board chairpersons for the NIPC and the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA).

Just In: UK police speak out as former lawmaker Widdecombe assassinated

Just In: UK police speak out as former lawmaker Widdecombe assassinated

Europe

8 days ago

UK police issues a statement following the assassination of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe. Here's what authorities have said and the latest details on the incident.

Lawmaker tells FG, Oyo govt what to do as kidnapped pupils, teachers freed after 56 days in captivity

Lawmaker tells FG, Oyo govt what to do as kidnapped pupils, teachers freed after 56 days in captivity

Nigeria

8 days ago

A lawmaker has sent a message to the government on the crucial action to take after pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA regained their freedom.

Breaking: Nigerian police finally arrest Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC agency DG, video trends

Breaking: Nigerian police finally arrest Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC agency DG, video trends

Politics

8 days ago

The Nigerian Police have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the alleged fake PFIPC director general, after a manhunt. Watch the viral video confirming his arrest.

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