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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.

7161 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

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

Politics

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

9 months 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

9 months 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.

Rivers: Fubara's govt reacts as Wike threatens stadium disruption in viral video

Rivers: Fubara's govt reacts as Wike threatens stadium disruption in viral video

Politics

9 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara's government in Rivers State has responded after Nyesom Wike threatened stadium disruption in a viral video. The clip ignited reactions.

Bayelsa: Dismay as prominent pastor allegedly hires assassins to kill prophet

Bayelsa: Dismay as prominent pastor allegedly hires assassins to kill prophet

Nigeria

9 months ago

Tensions rise in Bayelsa State, south-south Nigeria, as a prominent pastor is accused of hiring assassins to target a fellow prophet, sparking widespread dismay.

Military speaks on necessary action amid claims of IPOB strongman Gentle De Yahoo’s return

Military speaks on necessary action amid claims of IPOB strongman Gentle De Yahoo’s return

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian military has commented on the necessary actions amid reports of IPOB strongman Gentle De Yahoo’s return, addressing security concerns.

Breaking: Peter Obi’s strong ally resigns from Labour Party, announces next party ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Peter Obi’s strong ally resigns from Labour Party, announces next party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

9 months ago

A close ally of Peter Gregory Obi has resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and announced a new political affiliation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Post-Tinubu govt: Cleric releases prophecy, mentions serving governor 'God will use to transform Nigeria'

Post-Tinubu govt: Cleric releases prophecy, mentions serving governor 'God will use to transform Nigeria'

Politics

9 months ago

A cleric has released a prophecy for the post-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu government, saying God will use a serving governor to transform Nigeria.

Coup: How alleged plot to kill Tinubu was uncovered, details emerge

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Coup: How alleged plot to kill Tinubu was uncovered, details emerge

Politics

9 months ago

Details have emerged on how security agencies uncovered an alleged coup plot to assassinate the 16th and current president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu.

Jubilation as PDP govt raises certain NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N150,000

Jubilation as PDP govt raises certain NYSC members’ monthly allowance to N150,000

Nigeria

9 months ago

Excitement erupts as a PDP-led government increases the monthly allowance (allawee) of certain National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to N150,000.

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