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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.

5747 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Lagos: Thought leader reacts to Makoko demolition as victims share painful tales

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Lagos: Thought leader reacts to Makoko demolition as victims share painful tales

Nigeria

25 days ago

Breaking: New twist as Natasha files counter-affidavit at Supreme Court, challenges Akpabio

Breaking: New twist as Natasha files counter-affidavit at Supreme Court, challenges Akpabio

Politics

25 days ago

APC speaks on Shettima’s place as vice president in 2027 election amid replacement rumours

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APC speaks on Shettima’s place as vice president in 2027 election amid replacement rumours

Politics

25 days ago

Does US honorary citizenship give Trump’s country legal power over Nnamdi Kanu’s case? Fact emerges

Does US honorary citizenship give Trump’s country legal power over Nnamdi Kanu’s case? Fact emerges

Politics

25 days ago

Peter Obi mentions those who are the problem of Nigeria as country faces economic, security challenges

Peter Obi mentions those who are the problem of Nigeria as country faces economic, security challenges

Politics

25 days ago

Ifunanya snake bite: List of the 10 deadliest serpents in Nigeria and Africa

Ifunanya snake bite: List of the 10 deadliest serpents in Nigeria and Africa

Nigeria

25 days ago

ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

Politics

25 days ago

Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, has reaffirmed his 2027 presidential ambition under the ADC while campaigning ahead of local elections in Abuja.

Coup plot against Tinubu: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plan to depose govt emerges

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Coup plot against Tinubu: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plan to depose govt emerges

Politics

25 days ago

Authorities in Nigeria have detained 40 individuals allegedly involved in a stunning scheme to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to residents of Kaduna, 9 others amid nonstop bandits' attacks

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to residents of Kaduna, 9 others amid nonstop bandits' attacks

Nigeria

26 days ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has issued a strong warning to residents of Kaduna and nine other states amid ongoing bandit attacks in parts of Nigeria.

Borno: Jubilation as top Boko Haram commander Julaibib finally killed, details emerge

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Borno: Jubilation as top Boko Haram commander Julaibib finally killed, details emerge

Nigeria

26 days ago

In Borno state, jubilation was noticed as a top Boko Haram commander, Julaibib, was finally killed. A fierce battle occured around Kimba in Damboa LGA of Borno.

Just In: Fresh calamity as bandits attack, set fire on church, abduct several residents in Niger

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Just In: Fresh calamity as bandits attack, set fire on church, abduct several residents in Niger

Nigeria

26 days ago

Armed bandits launched a violent attack in Niger State, setting a church on fire and abducting several residents, causing widespread fear and panic.

2027 election: NNPP reacts to reports Kwankwaso discussed defection with APC

2027 election: NNPP reacts to reports Kwankwaso discussed defection with APC

Politics

26 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election in Nigeria, opposition NNPP has reacted to reports suggesting that Rabiu Kwankwaso discussed his defection with the ruling APC.

2027 election: Why NNPP's Kwankwaso is delaying move to ADC unveiled

2027 election: Why NNPP's Kwankwaso is delaying move to ADC unveiled

Politics

26 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, the actual reason NNPP leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is delaying his planned move to the ADC has been unveiled.

2027 election: Peter Obi gets major backing as former first lady declares support for him

2027 election: Peter Obi gets major backing as former first lady declares support for him

Politics

27 days ago

Peter Obi receives a significant political boost ahead of the 2027 election as a former first lady publicly declares her support for his candidacy.

2027 election: Top ex-Nigerian governor officially dumps PDP, announces new party

2027 election: Top ex-Nigerian governor officially dumps PDP, announces new party

Politics

27 days ago

A prominent former Nigerian governor has officially left the PDP and announced the political party he is joining ahead of the 2027 elections in the country.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf