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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.

7158 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tinubu's govt: Nigeria's air chief gives update on coup plotters

Tinubu's govt: Nigeria's air chief gives update on coup plotters

Politics

8 months ago

Major brawl erupts in Turkish parliament, lawmakers trade punches as video goes viral

Major brawl erupts in Turkish parliament, lawmakers trade punches as video goes viral

Europe

8 months ago

Buhari’s ex-aide posts 56-word message as US lawmakers introduce bill to sanction Kwankwaso, others

Buhari’s ex-aide posts 56-word message as US lawmakers introduce bill to sanction Kwankwaso, others

Politics

8 months ago

Reno Omokri breaks silence on U-turn about Tinubu's administration

Reno Omokri breaks silence on U-turn about Tinubu's administration

Politics

8 months ago

Drama as Akpabio’s strong ally Nwebonyi clashes with top Kano senator, video trends

Drama as Akpabio’s strong ally Nwebonyi clashes with top Kano senator, video trends

Politics

8 months ago

Tension as bomb explosion rocks Bayelsa State secretariat

Tension as bomb explosion rocks Bayelsa State secretariat

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu reacts as prominent minister wins international election

Tinubu reacts as prominent minister wins international election

Politics

8 months ago

The 16th and current president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has reacted after a prominent minister won an international election on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Christian genocide: Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu over United States

Christian genocide: Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu over United States

Politics

8 months ago

Amid claims of Christian genocide by the United States (US), Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a fresh warning message to President Bola Tinubu.

EPL: Omojuwa, Ahmad speak on possibility of Man United winning title

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EPL: Omojuwa, Ahmad speak on possibility of Man United winning title

Nigeria

8 months ago

JJ Omojuwa and Bashir Ahmad have shared their views on Manchester United’s chances of winning the Premier League title this season, ignitng debate among fans.

Chelsea vs Leeds: Omojuwa reacts to Cole Palmer's miss of the season contender, video trends

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Chelsea vs Leeds: Omojuwa reacts to Cole Palmer's miss of the season contender, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

JJ Omojuwa has reacted after Chelsea star Cole Palmer missed a clear chance in the clash against Leeds, with the video quickly going viral on social media.

Akpabio mentions when Tinubu will sign amended Electoral Bill

Akpabio mentions when Tinubu will sign amended Electoral Bill

Politics

8 months ago

Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has disclosed the expected timing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the amended Electoral Bill into law.

2027 election: Natasha joins e-transmission clamour, tells INEC what to do

2027 election: Natasha joins e-transmission clamour, tells INEC what to do

Politics

8 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for full electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 election. She sent a notable message to INEC.

Fresh twist emerges in Akpabio, Natasha case at Appeal Court

Fresh twist emerges in Akpabio, Natasha case at Appeal Court

Politics

8 months ago

A new development has emerged in the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan case as the Appeal Court delivers a key ruling.

Peter Obi joins protest in Abuja, photo, video trends

Peter Obi joins protest in Abuja, photo, video trends

Politics

8 months ago

Peter Obi joins a protest in Abuja against the rejection of e-transmission of election results, as photos and videos from the demonstration trend online.

Breaking: Terrorists kill children, others near NYSC camp in Kwara 2 days after Shettima’s visit

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Breaking: Terrorists kill children, others near NYSC camp in Kwara 2 days after Shettima’s visit

Nigeria

8 months ago

Terrorists have killed children in a new attack near NYSC camp in Kwara. Legit.ng has the details of the assault which comes days after VP Kashim Shettima’s visit.

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