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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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Reno Omokri speculates person who included purchase of N5bn Presidential Yacht in 2023 budget

Reno Omokri speculates person who included purchase of N5bn Presidential Yacht in 2023 budget

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: High Court gives judgement amid Rivers Assembly's attempt to impeach Gov Fubara

BREAKING: High Court gives judgement amid Rivers Assembly's attempt to impeach Gov Fubara

Politics

3 years ago

Just In: Tension as OAU students storm EFCC office over schoolmates’ arrest

Just In: Tension as OAU students storm EFCC office over schoolmates’ arrest

Nigeria

3 years ago

BREAKING: Tension as NLC President Ajaero rushed to hospital, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension as NLC President Ajaero rushed to hospital, details emerge

Nigeria

3 years ago

Tinubu appoints prominent Peter Obi’s supporter as special assistant, Ogunlesi, others react

Tinubu appoints prominent Peter Obi’s supporter as special assistant, Ogunlesi, others react

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: How we prevented NLC President from being lynched, police give details

BREAKING: How we prevented NLC President from being lynched, police give details

Nigeria

3 years ago

"Going to bring your end": Ayodele sends warning message to Wike over Rivers gov impeachment plot

"Going to bring your end": Ayodele sends warning message to Wike over Rivers gov impeachment plot

Politics

3 years ago

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has told minister Nyesom Wike to immediately halt his feud with Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers state, south-south Nigeria.

3 things Tinubu's govt can do to save the Naira, university lecturer shares

3 things Tinubu's govt can do to save the Naira, university lecturer shares

Nigeria

3 years ago

A respected lecturer, Dr. Isa Olalekan Elegbede, has shared insights on what to do to save the Naira. The Naira is the Nigerian national currency.

Surprise as SS 2 student confesses to murder of FUT Minna lecturer found dead with throat cut open

Surprise as SS 2 student confesses to murder of FUT Minna lecturer found dead with throat cut open

Nigeria

3 years ago

Joy Afekafe, a 14-year-old girl, has been detained for her alleged involvement in the killing of Dr. Fumilola Adefolalu, a lecturer at FUT Minna, on October 28.

Just In: Supreme Court takes decision on case seeking Uzodinma’s sack

Just In: Supreme Court takes decision on case seeking Uzodinma’s sack

Politics

3 years ago

The Supreme Court has again postponed till December 5, hearing of applications filed three years ago by the opposition seeking the sack of Hope Uzodinma as governor.

BREAKING: Amid impeachment saga, PDP govs provide key update on Gov Fubara-Wike feud

BREAKING: Amid impeachment saga, PDP govs provide key update on Gov Fubara-Wike feud

Politics

3 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has appealed to feuding party members in Rivers state to sheath their swords and let peace reign.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Why I am critical of Tinubu, APC's govt', Dalung opens up

EXCLUSIVE: 'Why I am critical of Tinubu, APC's govt', Dalung opens up

Politics

3 years ago

Former Nigerian minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has shared reasons with Legit.ng about why he has been criticising the ruling APC government recently.

Varsity lecturer lists what Tinubu should do to improve Nigeria’s economy

Varsity lecturer lists what Tinubu should do to improve Nigeria’s economy

Nigeria

3 years ago

A respected lecturer, Dr. Isa Olalekan Elegbede, has said the Nigerian government must provide an enabling environment for independent contractors to thrive.

Tinubu to replace Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila? President breaks silence

Tinubu to replace Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila? President breaks silence

Politics

3 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, October 30, asked that campaigns of calumny against his Chief of Staff (CoS), Femi Gbajabiamila "must stop forthwith".

BREAKING: Lawmakers elect new Speaker in Rivers state, details emerge

BREAKING: Lawmakers elect new Speaker in Rivers state, details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

Hon. Ehie Edison, who was removed earlier on Monday, October 30, as the majority leader, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Assembly.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf