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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: INEC opens recruitment portal for ad hoc staff, releases application links

2027 election: INEC opens recruitment portal for ad hoc staff, releases application links

Politics

21 days ago

Full text of Tinubu's Independence Day 2026 speech: 'Nigeria has crossed Red Sea,' president declares

Full text of Tinubu's Independence Day 2026 speech: 'Nigeria has crossed Red Sea,' president declares

Politics

22 days ago

Did Tinubu write letter to US asking America not to release FBI files? Fact emerges

Did Tinubu write letter to US asking America not to release FBI files? Fact emerges

Politics

22 days ago

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed, opposition leaders meet Atiku, eye Tinubu, APC's defeat

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed, opposition leaders meet Atiku, eye Tinubu, APC's defeat

Politics

22 days ago

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee blocked again by federal judge

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee blocked again by federal judge

Nigeria

22 days ago

October 1: US, Saudi Arabia, send message to Nigeria on 66th Independence anniversary

October 1: US, Saudi Arabia, send message to Nigeria on 66th Independence anniversary

Nigeria

23 days ago

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, wife killed in helicopter crash, "at loss for words"

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, wife killed in helicopter crash, "at loss for words"

Africa

23 days ago

Prominent Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo and his beloved wife are among the passengers killed in a fatal air crash. Legit.ng has the details.

"I will announce my resignation": Wike gives only condition to quit Tinubu's cabinet, video trends

"I will announce my resignation": Wike gives only condition to quit Tinubu's cabinet, video trends

Politics

23 days ago

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the FCT Minister, has opened up on the only condition under which he would resign from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet.

Amaechi speaks on what will happen to Atiku, others if Tinubu wins 2027 election

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Amaechi speaks on what will happen to Atiku, others if Tinubu wins 2027 election

Politics

23 days ago

Rotimi Amaechi speaks on what could happen to Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders if President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election.

Just In: Wike’s son breaks silence on alleged $2.1m land deal

Just In: Wike’s son breaks silence on alleged $2.1m land deal

Politics

23 days ago

In court in Abuja, FCT Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike’s son reacted notably to allegations surrounding a $2.1 million land deal. Legit.ng has the details.

Just In: Police give actual reason for arresting men who wore 'Tinubu Must Go' shirts amid outcry

Just In: Police give actual reason for arresting men who wore 'Tinubu Must Go' shirts amid outcry

Politics

23 days ago

Police explain why men wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts were arrested, providing clarification on the circumstances surrounding their detention.

Canada announces 5 immigration routes for Nigerian doctors, others

Canada announces 5 immigration routes for Nigerian doctors, others

World

23 days ago

Canada has listed five immigration pathways for qualified Nigerian medical doctors and others seeking to live and work permanently in the country.

Stay safe: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 27 States, FCT on Thursday, October 1, full list emerges

Stay safe: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 27 States, FCT on Thursday, October 1, full list emerges

Nigeria

23 days ago

NiMet has forecast thunderstorms across parts of 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Legit.ng has the details.

Breaking: Court sends ‘fake PFIPC’s DG’ Adeyemi to Kuje prison

Breaking: Court sends ‘fake PFIPC’s DG’ Adeyemi to Kuje prison

Politics

23 days ago

A court has remanded Adeniyi Adeyemi in Kuje prison, Abuja, over alleged forgery in a case involving the purported position of PFIPC Director-General.

Independence: Embassies, consulates announce closures as FG declares Thursday public holiday

Independence: Embassies, consulates announce closures as FG declares Thursday public holiday

Nigeria

23 days ago

The Nigerian federal government under President Bola Tinubu declared Thursday a public holiday for Independence Day, with all embassies in the country set to close.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf