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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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President Tinubu reportedly considering reintroducing petrol subsidy, sources give details

President Tinubu reportedly considering reintroducing petrol subsidy, sources give details

Nigeria

3 years ago

Just In: Tears, sadness as Atiku Abubakar's campaign DG dies

Just In: Tears, sadness as Atiku Abubakar's campaign DG dies

Politics

3 years ago

Top political economist reveals earliest period to start reaping benefits of Tinubu's policies

Top political economist reveals earliest period to start reaping benefits of Tinubu's policies

Politics

3 years ago

Governor Yahaya Bello lambasted President Bola Tinubu over godfatherism? Fact emerges

Governor Yahaya Bello lambasted President Bola Tinubu over godfatherism? Fact emerges

Politics

3 years ago

FG unveils simple steps for HND holders to convert certificate to BSc in 1 year

FG unveils simple steps for HND holders to convert certificate to BSc in 1 year

Education

3 years ago

Updated: Tinubu govt seeks to withdraw major suit against Emefiele, files fresh 20 charges

Updated: Tinubu govt seeks to withdraw major suit against Emefiele, files fresh 20 charges

Nigeria

3 years ago

Niger Republic coup: Pastor releases fresh prophecy, sends strong warning message to President Tinubu

Niger Republic coup: Pastor releases fresh prophecy, sends strong warning message to President Tinubu

Nigeria

3 years ago

Prophet Yinka Omole of the Christ Disciple Mission International has told Bola Tinubu that opting for a military action in Niger “will be the biggest mistake”.

Alleged writing of tribunal judgement: DSS arrested blogger over Fashola's petition? Spokesman speaks

Alleged writing of tribunal judgement: DSS arrested blogger over Fashola's petition? Spokesman speaks

Politics

3 years ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied arresting Mr. Nnamdi Emmanuel Ibezim or Mr. Chike Victor Ibezim. The siblings write for a blog, Reportera.

HND BSc Conversion: Easy way to convert your poly certificate to degree through NBTE’s one-year programme

HND BSc Conversion: Easy way to convert your poly certificate to degree through NBTE’s one-year programme

Education

3 years ago

The NBTE on Monday, August 14, unveiled online programmes for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders to acquire Bachelor’s Degree certificates within one year.

"Be careful of intense, raging fire in Aso Villa”: Influential pastor makes revelation

"Be careful of intense, raging fire in Aso Villa”: Influential pastor makes revelation

Nigeria

3 years ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the servant of the Most High God, has prophesied that a fire accident would happen in Aso Villa, the official residence of the president

Junta to arraign Niger president overthrown by military for extreme treason

Junta to arraign Niger president overthrown by military for extreme treason

Africa

3 years ago

Niger's military junta on Sunday announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for allegedly undermining national security and high treason.

Ministerial list: Dele Momodu attacks Bola Tinubu, levels accusation against President

Ministerial list: Dele Momodu attacks Bola Tinubu, levels accusation against President

Politics

3 years ago

Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the 48-man ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu. Momodu is not impressed.

Prominent prophet shares prophecy on court case between Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu

Prominent prophet shares prophecy on court case between Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

Prophet Abel Boma has said he sees a “coup plot” in the Nigerian judicial system. According to the cleric, things will be turned upside in the struggling nation

Primate Ayodele prophesies about phenomenal step all Nigerian students, ASUU will take

Primate Ayodele prophesies about phenomenal step all Nigerian students, ASUU will take

Education

3 years ago

Lagos-based cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that there will be protests by students across the nation due to the high increase in school fees.

Horror as prominent pastor butchered to death in Ondo state, wife injured

Horror as prominent pastor butchered to death in Ondo state, wife injured

Nigeria

3 years ago

A labourer, Muhammed Musa, has confessed that he macheted a Pastor, Dada Itopa, on his farm in Owo area of Ondo, because an herbalist demanded a fresh head.

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