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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.

7142 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Did lady who filmed Oloolu masquerade procession die? Prominent Ibadan-based content creator speaks

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Did lady who filmed Oloolu masquerade procession die? Prominent Ibadan-based content creator speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu meets Jonathan at presidential villa ahead of 2027 election

Tinubu meets Jonathan at presidential villa ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Tragedy as gunmen assassinate former lawmaker in Plateau state

Breaking: Tragedy as gunmen assassinate former lawmaker in Plateau state

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Top Kano senator, Hanga, resigns from NDC ahead of 2027 election, next party mooted

Breaking: Top Kano senator, Hanga, resigns from NDC ahead of 2027 election, next party mooted

Politics

2 months ago

“They've cast spell,” Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu, reacts to Cardinal Onaiyekan's outburst

“They've cast spell,” Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu, reacts to Cardinal Onaiyekan's outburst

Politics

2 months ago

Would the US deny you visa if you criticise Israel? Fact emerges

Would the US deny you visa if you criticise Israel? Fact emerges

US

2 months ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy, gives condition for Tinubu to win

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy, gives condition for Tinubu to win

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid could face major hurdles. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 elections: Concerns as power tussle rocks Obi, Kwankwaso teams, details emerge

2027 elections: Concerns as power tussle rocks Obi, Kwankwaso teams, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Concerns have emerged within Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's political camp as a leadership tussle rocks the OK Movement ahead of the 2027 elections.

JAMB: Professor Oloyede opens up on most painful experience

JAMB: Professor Oloyede opens up on most painful experience

Education

2 months ago

The immediate past registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede, has revealed what he considers the most painful experience as the agency's boss.

Peller and Jarvis wedding: List of politicians who stormed celebrity streamers' marriage in Lagos

Peller and Jarvis wedding: List of politicians who stormed celebrity streamers' marriage in Lagos

Nigeria

2 months ago

Peller and Jarvis tied the knot in Lagos, attracting several prominent politicians. See the full list of political figures who attended the wedding.

Updated: FAAN speaks on alleged Lagos airport fire incident as video trends

Updated: FAAN speaks on alleged Lagos airport fire incident as video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

FAAN on Sunday, August 2, addressed reports of a fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, explaining what actually happened after a video trended.

Finland announces list of countries eligible for visa-free travel

Finland announces list of countries eligible for visa-free travel

Europe

2 months ago

The European country of Finland has released the list of countries whose citizens can enter without a visa. See who qualifies and the travel conditions.

Multiple people killed in deadly US shooting, video trends

Multiple people killed in deadly US shooting, video trends

US

2 months ago

Multiple people have been killed in a deadly shooting in the United States, prompting authorities to issue an official statement. Legit has the details.

Finland's minimum wage reaches N3.8 million monthly

Finland's minimum wage reaches N3.8 million monthly

Europe

2 months ago

Finland has no national minimum wage, but sectoral agreements guarantee entry-level monthly pay ranging from about N2.9m to N3.8m, depending on the industry.

Kaduna: US reacts as assailants kill 30, makes key vow

Kaduna: US reacts as assailants kill 30, makes key vow

Nigeria

2 months ago

US reacts to the deadly attack in Kaduna state that killed at least 30 people, sending a message to the federal government amid insecurity in Nigeria.

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