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Simon Ayub

Education: BSc in Agricultural Economics (2014), AFP (Digital Investigation Techniques, 2023), Google Initiative Courses 2024 (Explore New, Storytelling Formats, Find New Ways to Fight Misinformation, Digital Reporting Skills)

Experience: Content Creator (nyagah.co.ke, theHoth)

Awards: Tuko: Writer of the Year (2022-2025)

Simon Ayub is a Content Manager, Strategist, and writer who joined Legit.ng in 2020. He graduated in 2014 with a BSc in Agricultural Economics and is a CPA. Simon has over a decade of experience creating content for Tuko, Yen.com.gh, and other platforms. He works on content encompassing biographies, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Simon was Tuko’s “Writer of the Year” three years running, 2023–2025. In 2023, Simon finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and, in 2024, expanded his skills through Google News Initiative training. You can reach him via simonayub@gmail.com

135 articles published since 06 Sep 2021

Author's articles

What is Ochacho's net worth? The story of how "the silent billionaire" made his fortune

What is Ochacho's net worth? The story of how "the silent billionaire" made his fortune

Celebrity biographies

4 days ago

Meet Fewa Otedola and why the Otedola family protects his private life away from the spotlight

Meet Fewa Otedola and why the Otedola family protects his private life away from the spotlight

Celebrity biographies

7 days ago

Who is JLo dating now? All the high-profile marriages and relationships that followed her career

Celebrity biographies

7 days ago

How much does Max Dowman earn? A glimpse into the young player's life and burgeoning career

How much does Max Dowman earn? A glimpse into the young player's life and burgeoning career

Celebrity biographies

7 days ago

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

Guides

14 days ago

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

Celebrity biographies

14 days ago

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

Celebrity biographies

14 days ago

Who is Abel Enitan? Explore the career, education and appointment of Nigeria’s new Head of Civil Service, plus the debate over his potential tenure in 2026.

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

Celebrity biographies

14 days ago

Ibrahim Shekarau: from teacher to Kano governor, education minister and senator, his party shifts, family and 2026 return to the APC explained, with his Kano career.

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

Celebrity biographies

14 days ago

Explore Wumi Toriola’s biography and profile, Yoruba Nollywood career, Queen Lateefah’s ₦365.4m box-office record, and details of her marriage, son and business.

Who is Bello Turji? What to know about the bandit leader and the latest updates about him

Who is Bello Turji? What to know about the bandit leader and the latest updates about him

Celebrity biographies

15 days ago

Who is Bello Turji? Explore the Nigerian bandit leader’s background, attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto, military pursuit, peace talks and alleged Boko Haram links.

How billionaire socialite Terry Waya manages to stay front and centre in the luxury spotlight

How billionaire socialite Terry Waya manages to stay front and centre in the luxury spotlight

Celebrity biographies

15 days ago

Meet Terry Waya: explore his Tiv roots, business career, wife and sons, luxury lifestyle, and the $2.2bn net worth claim that sparked debate in 2025 interview.

Jude Okoye and the bitter legal battles that completely fracture the legacy that he once controlled

Jude Okoye and the bitter legal battles that completely fracture the legacy that he once controlled

Celebrity biographies

15 days ago

Who is Jude Okoye? Explore the rise of P-Square’s former manager, his family and career, the EFCC money-laundering charges, and the brothers’ legal dispute.

How Omoyele Sowore continues to keep state authorities on edge with relentless activism

How Omoyele Sowore continues to keep state authorities on edge with relentless activism

Celebrity biographies

15 days ago

Explore Omoyele Sowore’s journey from rural Ondo and student activism to founding Sahara Reporters, running for president and facing detention in Kuje in 2026.

How Temi Otedola is carving out an independent path far away from the billionaire shadow

How Temi Otedola is carving out an independent path far away from the billionaire shadow

Celebrity biographies

15 days ago

Temi Otedola’s biography covers her Nollywood career, Citation award, L’Oréal role, 2025 wedding to Mr Eazi, family background and reported net worth details.

What applicants need to know about NSCDC recruitment and how it works before the window closes

What applicants need to know about NSCDC recruitment and how it works before the window closes

Guides

15 days ago

Avoid disqualification: learn NSCDC recruitment requirements, apply through CDCFIB, check shortlist status and prepare for screening with this complete guide.

Simon Ayub