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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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BREAKING: Delight as President Tinubu announces new appointment

BREAKING: Delight as President Tinubu announces new appointment

Nigeria

3 years ago

Fani-Kayode predicts what will happen to Obidients by 2027

Fani-Kayode predicts what will happen to Obidients by 2027

Politics

3 years ago

‘I’m dying in hospital bed’, prominent APC chieftain cries out

‘I’m dying in hospital bed’, prominent APC chieftain cries out

Politics

3 years ago

Facts to know about Udengs Eradiri, LP governorship candidate in Bayelsa state

Facts to know about Udengs Eradiri, LP governorship candidate in Bayelsa state

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: NLC, TUC shutdown Abuja Airport, passengers stranded, flights cancelled

BREAKING: NLC, TUC shutdown Abuja Airport, passengers stranded, flights cancelled

Nigeria

3 years ago

NLC's strike to stop Imo governorship election from holding? Police speak out

NLC's strike to stop Imo governorship election from holding? Police speak out

Politics

3 years ago

President Bola Tinubu, VP Kashim Shettima told to immediately resign

President Bola Tinubu, VP Kashim Shettima told to immediately resign

Politics

3 years ago

The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called on President Tinubu and VP Shettima to resign.

Imo governorship election: Uzodimma, Achonu absent as candidates sign peace accord, details emerge

Imo governorship election: Uzodimma, Achonu absent as candidates sign peace accord, details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Uzodimma who is the governorship candidate of the APC, and his LP counterpart, Athan Achonu were among the candidates absent at a peace committee meeting.

"I see blood", Pastor Suleman drops terrifying prediction about Kogi gov'ship poll, forecasts winner

"I see blood", Pastor Suleman drops terrifying prediction about Kogi gov'ship poll, forecasts winner

Politics

3 years ago

A pastor, Eneojo Suleman, has predicted violence in Saturday's election in Kogi state. The cleric also said he sees either the APC or SDP winning the poll.

“Uncaring”, Obi rubbishes APC govt as Tinubu signs 2023 supplementary budget of N2.1trn

“Uncaring”, Obi rubbishes APC govt as Tinubu signs 2023 supplementary budget of N2.1trn

Politics

3 years ago

Moments after President Bola Tinubu signed the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget into law, Peter Obi took to social media to criticise the financial plan.

Imo governorship election: Cleric predicts winner as Uzodimma battles Anyanwu, Achonu, others

Imo governorship election: Cleric predicts winner as Uzodimma battles Anyanwu, Achonu, others

Politics

3 years ago

A south-south-based cleric, Apostle Ako Anthony, on Wednesday, November 8, predicted victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo state.

Who is Athan Achonu, the LP gov'ship candidate who wants to unseat Uzodimma in Imo?

Who is Athan Achonu, the LP gov'ship candidate who wants to unseat Uzodimma in Imo?

Politics

3 years ago

Senator Athan Achonu is the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the November 11 gubernatorial election in Imo state. Legit.ng presents some facts about him.

“Oyinbo people have stolen our things”: Agbakoba shares pathetic thing he saw at The British Museum

“Oyinbo people have stolen our things”: Agbakoba shares pathetic thing he saw at The British Museum

Nigeria

3 years ago

A senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olisa Agbakoba, has said the Europeans "stole" many things from the African continent. Agbakoba said this in a recent interview.

Bayelsa gov'ship election 2023: List of academic credentials Diri, Sylva, others submitted to INEC

Bayelsa gov'ship election 2023: List of academic credentials Diri, Sylva, others submitted to INEC

Politics

3 years ago

16 persons are contesting in the 2023 Bayelsa state governorship election. Legit.ng spotlights the academic credentials of all the contesting candidates.

Panic grips Osun community as 'cultists' beat soldier, "leave him drenched in blood", video trends

Panic grips Osun community as 'cultists' beat soldier, "leave him drenched in blood", video trends

Nigeria

3 years ago

A soldier was beaten by alleged cultists in Osun. Following the incident, which was captured on video, many residents are very scared and have gone indoors.

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