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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.

6457 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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House of Assembly speaker gets Sunday deadline to resign or face impeachment, details emerge

House of Assembly speaker gets Sunday deadline to resign or face impeachment, details emerge

Politics

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Just In: Top APC governor sacks 6 commissioners, full list emerges

Just In: Top APC governor sacks 6 commissioners, full list emerges

Politics

an hour ago

2027 election: 5 governors reportedly resolve to back Tinubu, full list, details emerge

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2027 election: 5 governors reportedly resolve to back Tinubu, full list, details emerge

Politics

7 hours ago

Will Fashola contest for presidency in Nigeria? Former Lagos governor speaks

Will Fashola contest for presidency in Nigeria? Former Lagos governor speaks

Politics

9 hours ago

Breaking: Court gives judgment on planned investigation of Oyo govt

Breaking: Court gives judgment on planned investigation of Oyo govt

Politics

10 hours ago

New twist as MURIC rejects life sentence for Ansaru commanders linked to Oyo abduction

New twist as MURIC rejects life sentence for Ansaru commanders linked to Oyo abduction

Nigeria

12 hours ago

Breaking: Biafra Nations League leader Princewill Chimezie passes away

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Breaking: Biafra Nations League leader Princewill Chimezie passes away

Nigeria

13 hours ago

Princewill Chimezie Richardson, the leader of the Biafra Nations League (BNL), has reportedly died; his grieving family sent an official statement to Legit.ng.

Top Nigerian entrepreneur Kuyoro is dead: "with heavy heart"

Top Nigerian entrepreneur Kuyoro is dead: "with heavy heart"

Nigeria

13 hours ago

Prominent Nigerian entrepreneur Kuyoro has died, prompting a notable tribute. Her family released a statement concerning the unfortunate development.

Prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar, Zibiri, is dead, "great loss"

Prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar, Zibiri, is dead, "great loss"

Nigeria

14 hours ago

Prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar Zibiri has died, prompting a tribute. The cleric's family confirmed his passing in a statement. Legit.ng has the details.

“Irreplaceable loss”: Top Nigerian spiritual leader is dead, photo emerges

“Irreplaceable loss”: Top Nigerian spiritual leader is dead, photo emerges

Nigeria

a day ago

Grief has enveloped a prominent Kwara community following the death of its chief imam. Read details about tributes and condolences from community leaders.

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on possibility of Wike going to jail, video emerges

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on possibility of Wike going to jail, video emerges

Politics

a day ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a prophecy on the possibility of Nyesom Wike going to jail. Read what the cleric predicted and his new remarks.

Nigeria discloses 17 states to experience flooding from July 21 to 27, list emerges

Nigeria discloses 17 states to experience flooding from July 21 to 27, list emerges

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigerian authorities have identified 17 states at risk of flooding between Tuesday, July 21, and 27. See the list of states that may be affected.

Breaking: Defence Minister Christopher Musa breaks silence on viral resignation rumours

Breaking: Defence Minister Christopher Musa breaks silence on viral resignation rumours

Nigeria

a day ago

Christopher Musa, Nigeria's minister of defence, has broken the silence on the viral report that he is set to resign from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet.

Tinubu told to resign as Nigeria’s president, reason and details emerge

Tinubu told to resign as Nigeria’s president, reason and details emerge

Politics

a day ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to resign as Nigeria’s leader. The country is West Africa's largest democracy. Legit.ng has the details.

EFCC dragged to UN, EU, others over alleged human rights violation, details emerge

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EFCC dragged to UN, EU, others over alleged human rights violation, details emerge

Nigeria

a day ago

EFCC has been petitioned before the UN, EU, and other international bodies over alleged human rights violations. Read the allegations and those behind the petition.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf