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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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Atiku vs Tinubu: PDP presidential candidate tenders 118 exhibits as tribunal takes action

Atiku vs Tinubu: PDP presidential candidate tenders 118 exhibits as tribunal takes action

Politics

3 years ago

Tinubu, CBN Governor Emefiele in crucial meeting as president resumes work at Aso Rock

Tinubu, CBN Governor Emefiele in crucial meeting as president resumes work at Aso Rock

Nigeria

3 years ago

House of Reps reveals position on fuel subsidy removal by President Tinubu

House of Reps reveals position on fuel subsidy removal by President Tinubu

Nigeria

3 years ago

Does any law compel hanging of Tinubu's portrait in offices? Popular lawyer speaks

Does any law compel hanging of Tinubu's portrait in offices? Popular lawyer speaks

Nigeria

3 years ago

Tinubu's inauguration: Was Soludo bounced out of Eagle Square? Anambra govt reacts

Tinubu's inauguration: Was Soludo bounced out of Eagle Square? Anambra govt reacts

Politics

3 years ago

"This is shocking": EFCC reacts to DSS' siege on its office

"This is shocking": EFCC reacts to DSS' siege on its office

Nigeria

3 years ago

Tinubu: Is Apapa, Abure's fight threat to Peter Obi's anticipated victory in court? Details emerge

Tinubu: Is Apapa, Abure's fight threat to Peter Obi's anticipated victory in court? Details emerge

Politics

3 years ago

The leadership crisis rocking Nigeria's opposition party, the Labour Party (LP), may affect their case against President Bola Tinubu at the Election Tribunal.

Prominent PDP chieftain Ben Murray-Bruce congratulates President Tinubu

Prominent PDP chieftain Ben Murray-Bruce congratulates President Tinubu

Politics

3 years ago

PDP's Senator Ben Murray-Bruce sent a congratulatory message to President Bola Tinubu following his inauguration on Monday, May 29, at Eagle Square in Abuja.

Full text of President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration speech on May 29, 2023

Full text of President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration speech on May 29, 2023

Nigeria

3 years ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the new president of Africa's largest democracy, Nigeria, was sworn-in on Monday, May 29, 2023, at a ceremony in Abuja, the nation's capital.

"How I will treat my opponents, Peter Obi and Atiku," Tinubu opens up

"How I will treat my opponents, Peter Obi and Atiku," Tinubu opens up

Politics

3 years ago

Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, has described his political opponents, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, as members of important constituencies in the country.

Atiku reveals real reason why he is not worried about Tinubu’s swearing in on May 29

Atiku reveals real reason why he is not worried about Tinubu’s swearing in on May 29

Politics

3 years ago

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says he is not worried that the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, would be sworn in on May 29.

Tinubu's inauguration: Renowned educationist sends message to Obidients, others

Tinubu's inauguration: Renowned educationist sends message to Obidients, others

Politics

3 years ago

Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, was declared by INEC as the winner of the February 25, 2023, presidential election ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

Era of renewed hope begins: Bola Tinubu officially becomes 16th president of Nigeria

Era of renewed hope begins: Bola Tinubu officially becomes 16th president of Nigeria

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been sworn into office in the capital Abuja, Nigeria, despite a legal challenge to his election from the country’s opposition.

Inauguration day: Video emerges as stage collapses at swearing ceremony

Inauguration day: Video emerges as stage collapses at swearing ceremony

Politics

3 years ago

The stage used for swearing-in ceremony of Abba Kabir Yusuf as the new governor of Kano state collapsed on Monday. However, Yusuf and his deputy were unhurt.

"I look forward to meeting my cows”: Buhari, reveals funny reason for eagerness to return to Daura

"I look forward to meeting my cows”: Buhari, reveals funny reason for eagerness to return to Daura

Nigeria

3 years ago

Muhammadu Buhari has said he can't wait to get back to his home in Daura, Katsina state, northern Nigeria, because his cows are easier to control than Nigerians

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf