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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.

6463 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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NELFUND: Is President Tinubu's student loan working?

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NELFUND: Is President Tinubu's student loan working?

Education

22 days ago

Suspected kidnapper of Oyo children shares reason for involvement in abduction, video trends

Suspected kidnapper of Oyo children shares reason for involvement in abduction, video trends

Nigeria

22 days ago

Breaking: INEC takes decision on including NDC's Kwankwaso's name on its portal ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: INEC takes decision on including NDC's Kwankwaso's name on its portal ahead of 2027 election

Politics

22 days ago

General Rabe Abubakar: Viral Katsina kidnap post misleads users

General Rabe Abubakar: Viral Katsina kidnap post misleads users

Nigeria

22 days ago

"Plan ahead': Public holiday in Nigeria in third quarter of 2026

"Plan ahead': Public holiday in Nigeria in third quarter of 2026

Nigeria

22 days ago

Tinubu told to suspend Gbajabiamila as chief of staff, reason emerges

Tinubu told to suspend Gbajabiamila as chief of staff, reason emerges

Politics

22 days ago

2027 election: Prominent political stakeholder predicts winner as Tinubu faces challenge from Obi, others

2027 election: Prominent political stakeholder predicts winner as Tinubu faces challenge from Obi, others

Politics

22 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, a prominent political stakeholder has shared his prediction on the candidate who is likely to win the forthcoming presidential contest.

Oyo police rescue abducted children, release photo

Oyo police rescue abducted children, release photo

Nigeria

22 days ago

The Oyo state police command has rescued abducted children, according to an update released on Monday, June 29. Legit.ng highlights the details of the operation.

New twist as APC governor vows to consume Wike, reason emerges as video goes viral

New twist as APC governor vows to consume Wike, reason emerges as video goes viral

Politics

23 days ago

An APC governor has hit out at FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, declaring, "I'll consume you," as tensions between the two political figures appear to escalate.

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa as deadline nears

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa as deadline nears

Nigeria

23 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has given a fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Tinubu's directive came as South African activists' deadline nears.

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

Africa

24 days ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed rising xenophobia tensions ahead of the June 30 deadline. Legit.ng has the complete details.

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

Politics

24 days ago

NDC leader Seriake Dickson has hinted at a possible coalition for the 2027 election after a court reversed its earlier order recognising the party's registration.

APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru is bereaved, "profound moment of grief"

APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru is bereaved, "profound moment of grief"

Politics

24 days ago

The national secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, is mourning a personal loss, prompting a heartfelt condolence message from supporters of the party.

Kogi: Idoko reacts as teacher allegedly beaten to death

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Kogi: Idoko reacts as teacher allegedly beaten to death

Politics

24 days ago

Kogi PDP House of Assembly candidate Michael Samuel Idoko condemns the alleged killing of schoolteacher Mariam Usman, sending a key message to authorities.

How UK denied 1.34 million Nigerians visas - report

How UK denied 1.34 million Nigerians visas - report

Nigeria

24 days ago

A new report reveals that the UK denied more than 1.3 million visa applications from Nigerians over 21 years, highlighting key trends and refusal patterns.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf