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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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Breaking: Mystery fire burns down NLC president's house in Lagos

Breaking: Mystery fire burns down NLC president's house in Lagos

Nigeria

3 years ago

Freedom Park, 10 other best places you can visit in Nigeria to celebrate Eid al-Adha

Freedom Park, 10 other best places you can visit in Nigeria to celebrate Eid al-Adha

Nigeria

3 years ago

'What I did to survive when Obasanjo threw me in underground cell', Asari Dokubo opens up

'What I did to survive when Obasanjo threw me in underground cell', Asari Dokubo opens up

Nigeria

3 years ago

Senate leader: Tension in PDP minority camp after Wike’s meeting with Akpabio

Senate leader: Tension in PDP minority camp after Wike’s meeting with Akpabio

Politics

3 years ago

As Kano govt continues demolition of structures on public spaces, Peter Obi releases statement

As Kano govt continues demolition of structures on public spaces, Peter Obi releases statement

Nigeria

3 years ago

Reno Omokri reveals private discussions with Obi ahead of 2023 election

Reno Omokri reveals private discussions with Obi ahead of 2023 election

Politics

3 years ago

Killing of Usman Buda in Sokoto: Religious teacher reveals Prophet Muhammad, others’ response to blasphemy

Killing of Usman Buda in Sokoto: Religious teacher reveals Prophet Muhammad, others’ response to blasphemy

Nigeria

3 years ago

Following the fresh incident in Sokoto, a Muslim teacher, Saheed Rasaq has faulted those of the school of thought that killing is the punishment for blasphemy.

“We’ve not strengthened collaboration with Nigeria because of Tinubu's ministerial list”, British envoy speaks

“We’ve not strengthened collaboration with Nigeria because of Tinubu's ministerial list”, British envoy speaks

Politics

3 years ago

Mr. Richard Montgomery, the British high commissioner to Nigeria, on Saturday, said the UK is awaiting the appointment of ministers by President Bola Tinubu.

Breaking: 3 medical students involved in Calabar boat mishap confirmed dead, Police release details

Breaking: 3 medical students involved in Calabar boat mishap confirmed dead, Police release details

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the corpses of three medical students involved in the Marina Resort boat mishap in Calabar.

Breaking: Heavy protest breaks out in Kano over NNPP govt’s demolition of “illegal” structures

Breaking: Heavy protest breaks out in Kano over NNPP govt’s demolition of “illegal” structures

Politics

3 years ago

Many protesters on Monday stormed the streets of Kano to express their displeasure with the ongoing demolition exercises of the NNPP government of Abba Yusuf.

Prominent northern ex-governor accused of embezzling billions of public funds donates N200m for Sallah

Prominent northern ex-governor accused of embezzling billions of public funds donates N200m for Sallah

Nigeria

3 years ago

A former Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, who is accused of stealing public funds has ‘donated’ millions of naira to residents for Sallah celebrations.

Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Labour Party gives reason for presenting 13 witnesses instead of proposed 50

Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Labour Party gives reason for presenting 13 witnesses instead of proposed 50

Politics

3 years ago

Tanko Yunusa, spokesman of the Obi campaign, has spoken on why the LP closed their petition at the tribunal without presenting 37 of the 50 witnesses promised.

“An absolute tragedy”: Tension over killing of Nigerian man accused of blasphemy in Sokoto

“An absolute tragedy”: Tension over killing of Nigerian man accused of blasphemy in Sokoto

Nigeria

3 years ago

Mr. Usman Buda, a butcher, has been killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto state. Buda was stoned to death by a mob over remarks concerning Prophet Muhammad.

Strong APC member speaks on Wike leaving PDP to join ruling party

Strong APC member speaks on Wike leaving PDP to join ruling party

Politics

3 years ago

A key member of the APC in Rivers state, Augustine Wokocha, has said the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, is free to join the ruling party.

WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala finally shares photo with Tinubu at Paris summit amid criticism

WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala finally shares photo with Tinubu at Paris summit amid criticism

Politics

3 years ago

Supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had lashed out at Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for allegedly snubbing the Nigerian leader at the Paris Summit in France.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf