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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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Ibadan State, 4 other territories that may be created in Southwest Nigeria, full list emerges

Ibadan State, 4 other territories that may be created in Southwest Nigeria, full list emerges

Politics

9 months ago

Sheikh Balalau, Zakzaky, Sultan and 7 other influential Muslim leaders in Nigeria in 2026

Sheikh Balalau, Zakzaky, Sultan and 7 other influential Muslim leaders in Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria

9 months ago

2027 election: 4 likely political defections that could shake Nigeria

2027 election: 4 likely political defections that could shake Nigeria

Politics

9 months ago

Did Tinubu pardon notorious armed robber, Ishola Oyenusi? Presidential aide reacts

Did Tinubu pardon notorious armed robber, Ishola Oyenusi? Presidential aide reacts

Politics

9 months ago

2027 election: Peter Obi reacts to rumoured verbal attacks on Atiku, others

2027 election: Peter Obi reacts to rumoured verbal attacks on Atiku, others

Politics

9 months ago

Full list of 10 influential pastors in Nigeria in 2026

Full list of 10 influential pastors in Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria

9 months ago

University of Ibadan gives instructions to all undergraduate students as 2025/2026 academic session begins

University of Ibadan gives instructions to all undergraduate students as 2025/2026 academic session begins

Education

9 months ago

The University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state, has issued important instructions to all undergraduate students as the 2025/2026 academic session begins.

"Pray for Peter Obi": Prophetess releases prophecy on opposition leader, video draws attention

"Pray for Peter Obi": Prophetess releases prophecy on opposition leader, video draws attention

Politics

9 months ago

A prophetess has released a prophecy concerning opposition leader Peter Obi, urging people to “pray for him,” in a video that has drawn attention.

Tinubu sends message to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi as he loses father in road accident

Tinubu sends message to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi as he loses father in road accident

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Bola Tinubu sends message to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi after the painful death of his father in a road accident in Delta State.

Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey, video goes viral

Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey, video goes viral

Politics

9 months ago

A trending video shows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbling during an official visit to Turkey, sparking widespread reactions on social media platforms.

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Tinubu stumbles in Turkey, posts new video

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Tinubu stumbles in Turkey, posts new video

Politics

9 months ago

The presidency has responded after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled and fell during his visit to Turkey. The presidency posted a fresh video.

Bello Turji: APC speaks on rumoured registration of notorious bandit leader as member

Bello Turji: APC speaks on rumoured registration of notorious bandit leader as member

Politics

9 months ago

APC has responded to reports claiming that notorious bandit Bello Turji has registered as a party member, addressing the rumours and clarifying the party’s position.

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Education

9 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led Rivers State government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and unveiled how the hiring will be shared.

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria faces a health alert as Lassa fever and other infectious disease outbreaks spread, with the NCDC providing updated details on cases and response measures.

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Politics

9 months ago

Key updates on the alleged coup against President Bola Tinubu have surfaced, detailing what happened, others marked for assassination, and what it means for Nigeria.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf