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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 creator 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.

5743 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Akpabio-led senate asks Tinubu to immediately sack CAC registrar-general, gives reason

Akpabio-led senate asks Tinubu to immediately sack CAC registrar-general, gives reason

Politics

9 hours ago

Sources share actual reasons Egbetokun was told by Tinubu to resign as IGP

Sources share actual reasons Egbetokun was told by Tinubu to resign as IGP

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Rivers: Fubara appoints new chief of staff, SSG after dissolving excecutive council, identities unveiled

Rivers: Fubara appoints new chief of staff, SSG after dissolving excecutive council, identities unveiled

Politics

18 hours ago

‘He is so happy’: Buhari’s ex-aide reacts to viral video of Burna Boy reciting 3 powerful Arabic phrases

‘He is so happy’: Buhari’s ex-aide reacts to viral video of Burna Boy reciting 3 powerful Arabic phrases

Nigeria

20 hours ago

Tinubu's daughter speaks on 'miraculous' new mosque in Lagos, photos surface

Tinubu's daughter speaks on 'miraculous' new mosque in Lagos, photos surface

Nigeria

20 hours ago

Natasha reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi as Edo govt speaks out again

Natasha reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi as Edo govt speaks out again

Politics

21 hours ago

'Not FIFA': Tinubu's appointee mentions group that will decide on Nigeria’s case against DR Congo

'Not FIFA': Tinubu's appointee mentions group that will decide on Nigeria’s case against DR Congo

Nigeria

22 hours ago

An appointee of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has weighed in on the Nigeria-DR Congo case at FIFA as football lovers look forward to the World Cup 2026.

Just in: Tinubu makes 2 major approvals, details emerge

Just in: Tinubu makes 2 major approvals, details emerge

Politics

a day ago

Amid the 'Renewed Hope' agenda pursuit by the APC government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on exporting raw shea nuts.

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

Nigeria

a day ago

An Obidient has commented on what FIFA’s upcoming verdict could mean for the Nigeria-DR Congo case ahead of the 2026 World Cup holding in USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Just In: Adamawa speaker, others resign from PDP as another governor set to join APC

Just In: Adamawa speaker, others resign from PDP as another governor set to join APC

Politics

a day ago

Adamawa Speaker Bathiya Wesley and several PDP lawmakers have resigned from the party, while Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is reportedly planning to join the APC.

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Nigeria

a day ago

Acting inspector-general of police Tunji Disu speaks publicly for the first time following his appointment as IGP by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

Nigeria

a day ago

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reacts to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Tunji Disu as the new acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Egbetokun's exit as IGP: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy on security chief Tinubu would remove

Egbetokun's exit as IGP: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy on security chief Tinubu would remove

Nigeria

a day ago

Following Kayode Egbetokun’s exit as IGP, Primate Elijah Ayodele has mentioned another security chief that President Bola Tinubu may soon remove.

Peter Obi, others attacked in Edo, "assassination attempt," photos emerge

Peter Obi, others attacked in Edo, "assassination attempt," photos emerge

Politics

2 days ago

Reports have emerged that Peter Obi and other ADC leaders are under attack in Benin, Edo State, with photos circulating online showing the incident.

Why Naira has not reached N1,000 per dollar under Tinubu's govt recently, Shettima explains

Why Naira has not reached N1,000 per dollar under Tinubu's govt recently, Shettima explains

Nigeria

2 days ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima explains why the naira has not appreciated to N1,000 per dollar, revealing key factors behind Nigeria’s exchange rate challenges.

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