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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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Amid never ending Biafra agitation, Tinubu sends key message to southeast region

Amid never ending Biafra agitation, Tinubu sends key message to southeast region

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: Atiku reacts as BBC report says no evidence Tinubu forged Chicago University certificate

BREAKING: Atiku reacts as BBC report says no evidence Tinubu forged Chicago University certificate

Politics

3 years ago

BREAKING: “Disgraceful”, APC fires Obi after he castigated Tinubu at world press conference

BREAKING: “Disgraceful”, APC fires Obi after he castigated Tinubu at world press conference

Politics

3 years ago

“Has BBC also been paid?” Top Tinubu’s supporter shades Obidients, Atikulates after trending report

“Has BBC also been paid?” Top Tinubu’s supporter shades Obidients, Atikulates after trending report

Politics

3 years ago

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “Lots'll unfold”, Prophet Elijah predicts aftermath of Supreme Court’s verdict

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “Lots'll unfold”, Prophet Elijah predicts aftermath of Supreme Court’s verdict

Politics

3 years ago

Atiku/Obi vs Tinubu: PDP chieftain speaks on CJN Ariwoola removing self from Supreme Court's panel

Atiku/Obi vs Tinubu: PDP chieftain speaks on CJN Ariwoola removing self from Supreme Court's panel

Politics

3 years ago

“He is just ranting”: Reno Omokri blasts Peter Obi over conference on Tinubu's certificate saga

“He is just ranting”: Reno Omokri blasts Peter Obi over conference on Tinubu's certificate saga

Politics

3 years ago

Reno Omokri has severely criticised Peter Gregory Obi after the LP presidential candidate's world press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, October 11.

Supreme Court: Fresh twist as prominent cleric predicts rerun between Atiku, Peter Obi

Supreme Court: Fresh twist as prominent cleric predicts rerun between Atiku, Peter Obi

Politics

3 years ago

The spiritual leader of the Revival and Restoration Global Mission, Pst Kingsley Okwuwe, has released a prophecy concerning the upcoming case at the Supreme Court.

Gaza War: Int’l affairs expert reacts as US sends fighter jets to bolster support for Israel

Gaza War: Int’l affairs expert reacts as US sends fighter jets to bolster support for Israel

Asia

3 years ago

The US is sending ammunition, aircraft carriers, and fighter jets to and around Israel following the attack by Hamas, a Palestinian militant movement.

APC chieftain pinpoints negative effect of Atiku’s probe of Tinubu’s Chicago University certificate

APC chieftain pinpoints negative effect of Atiku’s probe of Tinubu’s Chicago University certificate

Politics

3 years ago

The general secretary of the APC, Germany chapter, Dr. Engr. Ibrahim Muritala has sent a stern warning message to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.

2023 NECO results: List of states with best and worst performances

2023 NECO results: List of states with best and worst performances

Education

3 years ago

NECO has released the 2023 SSCE 58 days after the final paper was written. NECO said Abia state had the highest number of candidates with five credits and above.

“This is very unfair”: Drama as NECO candidate wants remarking of result after scoring 7Cs

“This is very unfair”: Drama as NECO candidate wants remarking of result after scoring 7Cs

Education

3 years ago

A NECO candidate has rejected her result and asked the agency to remark her papers. This is after she shared her result online and claimed it was not fairly marked.

Lagos police declare prominent social media personality wanted for alleged murder of girlfriend

Lagos police declare prominent social media personality wanted for alleged murder of girlfriend

Nigeria

3 years ago

A social media influencer, Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, aka Killaboi, has been declared wanted by the Lagos state police command over the death of his girlfriend.

“The girl's trouble is pro max”: Teacher of lady who asked parents iPhone 8 for birthday speaks out

“The girl's trouble is pro max”: Teacher of lady who asked parents iPhone 8 for birthday speaks out

Education

3 years ago

A man who claimed he was a teacher to a young TikToker identified as ‘Pretty Yoruba Girl’ has spoken. He lashed out at the girl while siding with the father.

Israel Hamas War: Govt airlifts 310 Lagosians who went on pilgrimage, photos emerge

Israel Hamas War: Govt airlifts 310 Lagosians who went on pilgrimage, photos emerge

Nigeria

3 years ago

310 Lagos state citizens who went on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem have been airlifted home after Palestine's Hamas’ Saturday morning surprise attack on Israel.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf