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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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Plane crash: 8 infamous aviation accidents in Lagos, casualty figures

Plane crash: 8 infamous aviation accidents in Lagos, casualty figures

Nigeria

3 years ago

"This is so intense": Watch scary moment aircraft crashed in Oba Akran, Lagos

"This is so intense": Watch scary moment aircraft crashed in Oba Akran, Lagos

Nigeria

3 years ago

Breaking: Hadi Sirika reveals condition of occupants of crashed Oba Akran helicopter

Breaking: Hadi Sirika reveals condition of occupants of crashed Oba Akran helicopter

Nigeria

3 years ago

“It’s a warning from The Lord”: Primate Ayodele shares revelation on Simon Ekpa’s two-week sit-at-home order

“It’s a warning from The Lord”: Primate Ayodele shares revelation on Simon Ekpa’s two-week sit-at-home order

Nigeria

3 years ago

"Great signing": Reactions as former NBA chairman, Olumide Akpata joins Peter Obi’s Labour Party

"Great signing": Reactions as former NBA chairman, Olumide Akpata joins Peter Obi’s Labour Party

Politics

3 years ago

As reps move to extend validity of UTME results, top educator reacts

As reps move to extend validity of UTME results, top educator reacts

Education

3 years ago

Mali, Burkina Faso send strong warning to France, others over alleged planned military intervention in Niger

Mali, Burkina Faso send strong warning to France, others over alleged planned military intervention in Niger

Africa

3 years ago

In a move believed a tactical way to protect the recent regime change in Niger, Mali’s military Junta has said they stand to support the coup leaders in Niamey.

Sit-at-home: Trouble for Simon Ekpa as National Security Adviser, Ribadu, meets s/east govs, details emerge

Sit-at-home: Trouble for Simon Ekpa as National Security Adviser, Ribadu, meets s/east govs, details emerge

Nigeria

3 years ago

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), has held a closed-door meeting in Abuja with governors representing Nigeria's southeast geopolitical zone.

“Reconcile with your baby mama”: Reactions as Sowore, Olunloyo say Shehu Sani’s adopted son looks like him

“Reconcile with your baby mama”: Reactions as Sowore, Olunloyo say Shehu Sani’s adopted son looks like him

Nigeria

3 years ago

A post by the lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the national assembly, Shehu Sani, has elicited notable reactions on social media.

Breaking: Muslims, Isese adherents crisis gets messier in Ilorin as police arrest Iya Osun

Breaking: Muslims, Isese adherents crisis gets messier in Ilorin as police arrest Iya Osun

Nigeria

3 years ago

The crisis between Muslims and Isese adherents in Ilorin got messier on Monday, July 31, as police operatives reportedly arrested Efunsetan Aniwura (Iya Osun).

Hoodlums, thieves storm National Assembly, Akpabio shares details

Hoodlums, thieves storm National Assembly, Akpabio shares details

Politics

3 years ago

The president of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has raised the alarm over thefts suffered by honourable members of the 10th National Assembly (NASS).

UTME: What JAMB needs to immediately do on cut-off marks, top educator reveals

UTME: What JAMB needs to immediately do on cut-off marks, top educator reveals

Education

3 years ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been advised to come up with a model for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates.

Dokubo replies those calling for his arrest for wielding AK-47, walking with armed entourage, threat to Fubara

Dokubo replies those calling for his arrest for wielding AK-47, walking with armed entourage, threat to Fubara

Nigeria

3 years ago

Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, an Ijaw activist, has said he will walk out a free man even if authorities arrest him. He, however, said he has committed no offence.

Breaking: DSS releases IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination after court's order, lawyer shares details

Breaking: DSS releases IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination after court's order, lawyer shares details

Nigeria

3 years ago

Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB founder, has said the separatist leader has finally undergone his medical examination at his choice facility

Just In: Tragedy as federal high court judge dies suddenly in Abuja

Just In: Tragedy as federal high court judge dies suddenly in Abuja

Nigeria

3 years ago

Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has died. Justice Mallong died in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

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