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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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Kwankwaso: NNPP chieftain reveals actual cause of party's crisis

Kwankwaso: NNPP chieftain reveals actual cause of party's crisis

Politics

3 years ago

5 things to know about Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's new strongman

5 things to know about Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's new strongman

Africa

3 years ago

Chicago certificate saga: Omokri vows to swear to clarify stance on Tinubu’s, slams Rufai Oseni

Chicago certificate saga: Omokri vows to swear to clarify stance on Tinubu’s, slams Rufai Oseni

Politics

3 years ago

Watch: Gabonese soldiers hail coup ‘hero’, video goes viral

Watch: Gabonese soldiers hail coup ‘hero’, video goes viral

Africa

3 years ago

Gabon coup: France to send military to intervene? Top geopolitical analyst speaks

Gabon coup: France to send military to intervene? Top geopolitical analyst speaks

Africa

3 years ago

Just In: Prince Olawale Oyebola reportedly emerges new Aseyin of Iseyin

Just In: Prince Olawale Oyebola reportedly emerges new Aseyin of Iseyin

Nigeria

3 years ago

Breaking: Celebrations erupt in Gabon as military takes over from President Ali Bongo, photos emerge

Breaking: Celebrations erupt in Gabon as military takes over from President Ali Bongo, photos emerge

Africa

3 years ago

Several supporters of a military coup in Gabon have trooped to the streets. The residents seemed happy that the military had usurped President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Gabon: “My warning was prophetic”, Femi Fani-Kayode declares, predicts what will happen next

Gabon: “My warning was prophetic”, Femi Fani-Kayode declares, predicts what will happen next

Africa

3 years ago

A former minister of aviation of Nigeria, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Wednesday, August 30, said he is not surprised about the coup in Gabon that removed Ali Bongo.

Alleged Biafran, Muslim convert, and 4 Other Interesting Facts About 'Ousted' Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Alleged Biafran, Muslim convert, and 4 Other Interesting Facts About 'Ousted' Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Africa

3 years ago

Yet another military coup has been recorded in Africa. Ali Bongo was removed as president in the Central African country of Gabon. Legit.ng writes on Bongo.

Breaking: NNPP's Board of Trustees reportedly suspends Kwankwaso, details emerge

Breaking: NNPP's Board of Trustees reportedly suspends Kwankwaso, details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

The Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Tuesday, August 29, announced a six-month suspension of Rabiu Kwankwaso as its national leader

HND to BSc conversion: 'Top-up programme not for everybody', FG clarifies

HND to BSc conversion: 'Top-up programme not for everybody', FG clarifies

Education

3 years ago

The NBTE has said the new online top-up programme for HND holders to acquire a Bachelor’s Degree is meant for HND holders who want to pursue an academic career

‘No more free for Nigerians’: Norwegian university introduces tuition fees for Africans, other int’l students

‘No more free for Nigerians’: Norwegian university introduces tuition fees for Africans, other int’l students

Education

3 years ago

Students from outside of the EU and Switzerland like Nigerians who start their studies are now required to pay tuition fees at the University of Stavanger.

Breaking: “Gay wedding ceremony in Nigeria”, police arrest over 100 suspects in Delta

Breaking: “Gay wedding ceremony in Nigeria”, police arrest over 100 suspects in Delta

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Delta state police command on Tuesday, August 29, announced that it arrested over 100 gay suspects carrying out a gay wedding ceremony in a hotel in Delta.

What Tinubu’s govt needs to do to move Nigeria forward, Primate Ayodele shares prophecy

What Tinubu’s govt needs to do to move Nigeria forward, Primate Ayodele shares prophecy

Politics

3 years ago

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has asked President Bola Tinubu to probe some government officials and agencies if he genuinely wants progress for Nigeria.

Shehu Sani reacts as FG ‘ends’ international, local borrowing

Shehu Sani reacts as FG ‘ends’ international, local borrowing

Politics

3 years ago

Lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said it is relieving to hear that the federal government has ended borrowings.

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