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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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JAMB’s highest scorer, Umeh Nkechinyere reveals secret to her outstanding performance

JAMB’s highest scorer, Umeh Nkechinyere reveals secret to her outstanding performance

Education

3 years ago

Prominent lawyer launches scathing attack on Wike, says he’s “as irrelevant as zero” outside office

Prominent lawyer launches scathing attack on Wike, says he’s “as irrelevant as zero” outside office

Politics

3 years ago

After awarding her N3m, Innoson gives vital assurance to Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma amid JAMB result controversy

After awarding her N3m, Innoson gives vital assurance to Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma amid JAMB result controversy

Education

3 years ago

“It’s still in progress”: N-Power handlers give very assured update on stipends payment

“It’s still in progress”: N-Power handlers give very assured update on stipends payment

Nigeria

3 years ago

Breaking: “I’ve received thousands of text messages”, Dokubo-Asari raises alarm on assassination threats

Breaking: “I’ve received thousands of text messages”, Dokubo-Asari raises alarm on assassination threats

Nigeria

3 years ago

APC chieftain reveals position as China warships arrive Nigeria

APC chieftain reveals position as China warships arrive Nigeria

Politics

3 years ago

President Bola Tinubu fell during tour in Abuja? Fact emerges

President Bola Tinubu fell during tour in Abuja? Fact emerges

Politics

3 years ago

A claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fell during a tour of the new national security adviser office (ONSA) in Abuja has been found to be absolutely false.

Report reveals former Edo gov, top Taraba politician as President Bola Tinubu's ministers

Report reveals former Edo gov, top Taraba politician as President Bola Tinubu's ministers

Politics

3 years ago

Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, a one-time governor of Edo state, and Ambassador Musa Mohammed are expected to make the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu.

New twist as President Bola Tinubu asked to appoint powerful Rivers politician minister

New twist as President Bola Tinubu asked to appoint powerful Rivers politician minister

Politics

3 years ago

Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider appointing Senator Magnus Abe for ministerial appointment.

FG finally approves salary increase for President Bola Tinubu, Shettima, others? Fact emerges

FG finally approves salary increase for President Bola Tinubu, Shettima, others? Fact emerges

Politics

3 years ago

A claim that the FG, through RMAFC, approved a 114% salary increase for President Tinubu and all elected politicians in Nigeria has been found to be inaccurate.

“My BP would have risen if I lost 2023 election”, prominent former governor opens up

“My BP would have risen if I lost 2023 election”, prominent former governor opens up

Politics

3 years ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole on Saturday, July 1, said that if he had lost the recent national assembly election, his blood pressure would have alarmingly gone up.

Top 7 things you may not know about President Tinubu's new aide, Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji

Top 7 things you may not know about President Tinubu's new aide, Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji

Politics

3 years ago

Mr. Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Special Adviser on Revenue. Who is the new government appointee? Legit.ng presents some facts.

Aminat Yusuf: Edo government reveals how much it will pay LASU's star girl who had 5.0 CGPA

Aminat Yusuf: Edo government reveals how much it will pay LASU's star girl who had 5.0 CGPA

Education

3 years ago

The Edo state government on Thursday, June 29, announced that it is honouring Aminat Yusuf, the best graduating student of the Lagos State University (LASU).

Just in: Photos, video emerge as top African leader visits President Bola Tinubu in Lagos

Just in: Photos, video emerge as top African leader visits President Bola Tinubu in Lagos

Politics

3 years ago

The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, on Saturday, July 1, paid a private visit to his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos state.

Prominent northern elder shares reason President Bola Tinubu "got 63% votes" from region during 2023 election

Prominent northern elder shares reason President Bola Tinubu "got 63% votes" from region during 2023 election

Politics

3 years ago

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu won't disappoint the section that gave him the most vote.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf