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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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“US can't afford to lose friendship”: APC chieftain reacts as Biden sends delegation for Tinubu's inauguration

“US can't afford to lose friendship”: APC chieftain reacts as Biden sends delegation for Tinubu's inauguration

Politics

3 years ago

Full list and details of new bills President Buhari signed into law

Full list and details of new bills President Buhari signed into law

Nigeria

3 years ago

"Africa isn't all about crisis": Shettima sends key message to foreign media at commissioning of Dangote refinery

"Africa isn't all about crisis": Shettima sends key message to foreign media at commissioning of Dangote refinery

Nigeria

3 years ago

Atiku, Obi vs Tinubu: President elect fumes over tribunal's merger move

Atiku, Obi vs Tinubu: President elect fumes over tribunal's merger move

Politics

3 years ago

“Mediocre rulers”: Sowore attacks president of Ghana, others over presence at Dangote refinery commissioning

“Mediocre rulers”: Sowore attacks president of Ghana, others over presence at Dangote refinery commissioning

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 election: Sole reason Peter Obi was “recruited”, Asari Dokubo makes stunning revelation

2023 election: Sole reason Peter Obi was “recruited”, Asari Dokubo makes stunning revelation

Politics

3 years ago

Top PDP politician lands in big trouble as police investigate him over N2bn vote-buying scheme

Top PDP politician lands in big trouble as police investigate him over N2bn vote-buying scheme

Politics

3 years ago

PDP governorship hopeful, Ladi Adebutu, has been accused of voter inducement during the 2023 election in Ogun state, and is being investigated by the police.

BREAKING: ASUU conducts fresh election, national president emerges

BREAKING: ASUU conducts fresh election, national president emerges

Education

3 years ago

Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke has been trusted with the ASUU mandate again following the 22nd National Delegates Conference (NDC) of the union which held in Plateau.

“I’m ready to lose friends”, Islamic scholar appointed NDIC chairman speaks

“I’m ready to lose friends”, Islamic scholar appointed NDIC chairman speaks

Nigeria

3 years ago

Abdullateef, a former Lagos lawmaker and commissioner, said he is ready to lose friends and relationships to be a “model for zero tolerance for corruption".

13 reasons why western media are always attacking Buhari’s legacies, influential APC chieftain reveals

13 reasons why western media are always attacking Buhari’s legacies, influential APC chieftain reveals

Politics

3 years ago

APC's Adamu Garba has slammed the likes of the BBC and CNN for their allegedly negative articles about President Muhammadu Buhari and the current administration

Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Drama as 2 lawyers represent Labour Party at tribunal

Peter Obi vs Tinubu: Drama as 2 lawyers represent Labour Party at tribunal

Politics

3 years ago

Two legal practitioners attempted to represent Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the election petition tribunal on Friday in Abuja.

6 reasons why Kano court's nullification of Alex Ottis' candidature cannot stand, prominent lawyer reveals

6 reasons why Kano court's nullification of Alex Ottis' candidature cannot stand, prominent lawyer reveals

Politics

3 years ago

Festus Ogun, a lawyer has faulted the judgement by a court in Kano state which nullified the candidature of Dr. Alex Otti as the governor-elect of Abia state.

Why Nigeria’s president, family members should not travel abroad for medical treatment, Aisha Buhari reveals

Why Nigeria’s president, family members should not travel abroad for medical treatment, Aisha Buhari reveals

Nigeria

3 years ago

A multi-billion naira medical facility has been constructed for Nigeria's president in Abuja, and it was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.

65 world leaders, national honours, Uhuru Kenyatta invitation: Details of Tinubu’s inauguration revealed

65 world leaders, national honours, Uhuru Kenyatta invitation: Details of Tinubu’s inauguration revealed

Politics

3 years ago

Leaders from across the world are expected to grace the inauguration of Tinubu as the president of the federal republic of Nigeria on Monday May 29 in Abuja

Buhari's ally sends strong warning message to Tinubu over Kwankwaso

Buhari's ally sends strong warning message to Tinubu over Kwankwaso

Politics

3 years ago

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Northwest region has warned Tinubu against fraternising with opposition leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso

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