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.

5526 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Breaking: Concern as officer killed, Chinese expatriate kidnapped in gunmen attack in Ibadan

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Breaking: Concern as officer killed, Chinese expatriate kidnapped in gunmen attack in Ibadan

Nigeria

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AFCON 2025: Tinubu reacts as Super Eagles of Nigeria defeat Egypt to scoop bronze in Morocco

AFCON 2025: Tinubu reacts as Super Eagles of Nigeria defeat Egypt to scoop bronze in Morocco

Nigeria

31 minutes ago

Panic as teenager knocks down several officers, police take action

Panic as teenager knocks down several officers, police take action

Nigeria

20 hours ago

2027 election: ‘Why Atiku’s son joined APC, dumped father for Tinubu,’ Barau speaks

2027 election: ‘Why Atiku’s son joined APC, dumped father for Tinubu,’ Barau speaks

Politics

a day ago

Grief as fire guts Lagos building, kills 103-year-old woman

Grief as fire guts Lagos building, kills 103-year-old woman

Nigeria

a day ago

2027 election: ADC reacts strongly as violence hits major party activity in Borno

2027 election: ADC reacts strongly as violence hits major party activity in Borno

Politics

a day ago

Fubara’s removal threat in Rivers: 'It would possibly be a better option to impeach him,' activist speaks out

Fubara’s removal threat in Rivers: 'It would possibly be a better option to impeach him,' activist speaks out

Politics

a day ago

A prominent activist on Friday suggested that impeaching Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, could be a better option amid moves for his removal.

Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, goes down in major outage

Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, goes down in major outage

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X, previously known as Twitter, goes down in a widespread outage. On Friday, users reported challenges logging in and accessing the well-used platform.

Alaafin absent as Olubadan takes over Oyo Obas’ council, photos emerge

Alaafin absent as Olubadan takes over Oyo Obas’ council, photos emerge

Nigeria

2 days ago

Olubadan was on Thursday, January 15, 2026, appointed chair of the Oyo Council of Obas as Alaafin was absent. Photographs from the event have emerged.

Breaking: PDP appoints caretaker committees in Rivers, 4 other states, full list emerges

Breaking: PDP appoints caretaker committees in Rivers, 4 other states, full list emerges

Politics

2 days ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed caretaker committees in Rivers, Osun, and three other states. Legit.ng has obtained the full list.

Breaking: Federal government's criminal charges against Natasha finally struck out at Abuja court

Breaking: Federal government's criminal charges against Natasha finally struck out at Abuja court

Politics

2 days ago

The federal government’s criminal charges against Natasha Akpoti have reportedly been struck out in Abuja. Legit.ng has the latest updates on the case.

AFCON 2025: BUA boss takes decision on $500,000 pledge to Nigeria as Super Eagles lose to Morocco

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AFCON 2025: BUA boss takes decision on $500,000 pledge to Nigeria as Super Eagles lose to Morocco

Nigeria

2 days ago

BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu reacts to his $500,000 pledge to Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco and the AFCON setback.

AFCON 2025: Federal government releases statement after Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco

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AFCON 2025: Federal government releases statement after Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco

Nigeria

2 days ago

The federal government has reacted after the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semifinal loss to hosts Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

AFCON 2025: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, others react as Super Eagles lose semifinal to Morocco

AFCON 2025: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, others react as Super Eagles lose semifinal to Morocco

Politics

2 days ago

Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other prominent Nigerians have shared their reactions following the Super Eagles’ semifinal defeat to Morocco at AFCON 2025.

US freezes all visa processing for Nigeria, Morocco, 73 other countries, reason, full list emerge

US freezes all visa processing for Nigeria, Morocco, 73 other countries, reason, full list emerge

US

3 days ago

The United States has indefinitely suspended visa processing for Nigeria and several other countries. Legit.ng has the full list and what this means for travellers.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf