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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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Coups: Atiku Abubakar sets challenge for PDP, promises comeback

Coups: Atiku Abubakar sets challenge for PDP, promises comeback

Politics

3 years ago

"Prepare": Prophet Felix releases frightening prophecy about Peter Obi, Labour Party

"Prepare": Prophet Felix releases frightening prophecy about Peter Obi, Labour Party

Politics

3 years ago

Kwankwaso's alleged suspension: NNPP chieftain reveals fear about party's crisis

Kwankwaso's alleged suspension: NNPP chieftain reveals fear about party's crisis

Politics

3 years ago

Coup: Popular Kaduna cleric unveils prophecy, shares strong advice to Nigerians

Coup: Popular Kaduna cleric unveils prophecy, shares strong advice to Nigerians

Politics

3 years ago

Wike speaks on next plan if Tribunal sacks President Tinubu

Wike speaks on next plan if Tribunal sacks President Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

Breaking: Wife of prominent 9th assembly senator is dead

Breaking: Wife of prominent 9th assembly senator is dead

Nigeria

3 years ago

Terrorism: President Tinubu makes key demand from UN

Terrorism: President Tinubu makes key demand from UN

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Tinubu has tasked the UN to be more practical in supporting Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, in view of the rippling effect on global peace.

Landowner threatens to jail Wike over demolished multimillion naira Abuja duplex

Landowner threatens to jail Wike over demolished multimillion naira Abuja duplex

Nigeria

3 years ago

A developer, Alhaji Mohammed Kamba, has vowed to commit the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to prison over a building demolition.

PDP crisis gets messier as Dele Momodu launches fresh attack on Wike

PDP crisis gets messier as Dele Momodu launches fresh attack on Wike

Politics

3 years ago

A top chieftain of the PDP, Dele Momodu, has criticised the minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. Momodu during a Facebook Live on Thursday, said Wike is arrogant.

Iseyin indigenes set agenda for new Aseyin, Olawale Oyebola

Iseyin indigenes set agenda for new Aseyin, Olawale Oyebola

Nigeria

3 years ago

Some indigenes of Iseyin in Oyo state, have spoken to Legit.ng and sent advice to the new Aseyin of the historic southwest town, Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola.

Nigerian university giving students free food? Fact Surfaces

Nigerian university giving students free food? Fact Surfaces

Education

3 years ago

The management of the Kogi State University, Anyigba, says they're not operating a free food policy. This clarification is amid several claims on social media.

Prophet David Elijah sends major warning to Peter Obi ahead of judgement on petition against Tinubu

Prophet David Elijah sends major warning to Peter Obi ahead of judgement on petition against Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

Prophet David Elijah, spiritual leader of the Glorious Mount of Possibility Church, has said Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the LP should be careful.

'What Tinubu told me after my appointment as FCT minister', Wike reveals

'What Tinubu told me after my appointment as FCT minister', Wike reveals

Politics

3 years ago

Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, has said President Bola Tinubu directed him to “bring back the city”. The president appointed Wike as FCT minister on August 16.

Cameroon president, Paul Biya makes major changes in ministry of defence, hours after Gabon coup

Cameroon president, Paul Biya makes major changes in ministry of defence, hours after Gabon coup

Africa

3 years ago

Paul Biya, Cameroon's president and one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has made changes to his military, hours after soldiers usurped Ali Bongo in Gabon.

Why I was surprised Tinubu appointed me FCT minister, Says Wike

Why I was surprised Tinubu appointed me FCT minister, Says Wike

Politics

3 years ago

The minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his ministerial appointment is not what he planned. Wike thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity.

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