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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.

5957 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: "Peter Obi is on top," prominent cleric releases fresh prophecy

2027 election: "Peter Obi is on top," prominent cleric releases fresh prophecy

Politics

14 days ago

Grief as renowned educator Yinka Ogunde dies in London, 'forever in our hearts'

Grief as renowned educator Yinka Ogunde dies in London, 'forever in our hearts'

Education

14 days ago

Natasha announces N1 million monthly writing competition, "our stories matter"

Natasha announces N1 million monthly writing competition, "our stories matter"

Nigeria

14 days ago

Breaking: Top Nigerian Army general feared killed in fresh Boko Haram attack

Breaking: Top Nigerian Army general feared killed in fresh Boko Haram attack

Nigeria

14 days ago

US lists Plateau, Kano, 21 other 'Do Not Travel' states in Nigeria, full list surfaces

US lists Plateau, Kano, 21 other 'Do Not Travel' states in Nigeria, full list surfaces

Nigeria

14 days ago

Authorities announce electricity outages in Bauchi, Adamawa, 5 other states

Authorities announce electricity outages in Bauchi, Adamawa, 5 other states

Nigeria

15 days ago

2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

Politics

15 days ago

Kano’s Ibrahim Shekarau reacts to APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda’s call for him to join the ruling party, amid discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.

UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

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UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

Education

15 days ago

Learn practical tips to improve your JAMB score in UTME 2026, boost your admission chances, and secure a place in your preferred higher institution.

ADC, PDP leaders unite ahead of 2027 election, photos trend

ADC, PDP leaders unite ahead of 2027 election, photos trend

Politics

15 days ago

Leaders of the ADC and PDP have joined forces as they prepare for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, capturing the attention of political stakeholders.

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Politics

15 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, a prominent prophet has unveiled a prophecy on a possible Peter Obi/Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket.

Breaking: Tears as Al Jazeera journalist reportedly killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Breaking: Tears as Al Jazeera journalist reportedly killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Asia

15 days ago

An Al Jazeera journalist has reportedly been killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza, igniting grief and concern over the safety of journalists in conflict zones.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele predicts “major problems” for Tinubu in 2 zones, names them

2027 election: Primate Ayodele predicts “major problems” for Tinubu in 2 zones, names them

Politics

15 days ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could face major challenges in two zones ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Lagos governor’s top aide Sola Giwa resigns, gives reason as he announces next step

Lagos governor’s top aide Sola Giwa resigns, gives reason as he announces next step

Politics

15 days ago

Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s top aide, Sola Giwa, has resigned. Giwa provided key updates on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as sighted by Legit.ng.

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Politics

15 days ago

Rumours swirl over whether Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The PDP chieftain addressed the claim.

2027 election: Prophet Ayodele mentions those who would decide if Tinubu will win or lose

2027 election: Prophet Ayodele mentions those who would decide if Tinubu will win or lose

Politics

16 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Prophet Elijah Ayodele highlights the people and factors he believes will determine whether President Bola Tinubu wins or loses.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf