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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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Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Politics

9 months ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso’s son resigns as commissioner as shake-up continues in Kano

Breaking: Kwankwaso’s son resigns as commissioner as shake-up continues in Kano

Politics

9 months ago

Breaking: 22 Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC after Gov Yusuf’s exit, full list emerges

Breaking: 22 Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC after Gov Yusuf’s exit, full list emerges

Politics

9 months ago

Tinubu: Fresh update emerges on alleged coup plot against Nigerian president

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Tinubu: Fresh update emerges on alleged coup plot against Nigerian president

Politics

9 months ago

Kano: Fresh twist as deputy governor faces impeachment threat, NNPP loses ground

Kano: Fresh twist as deputy governor faces impeachment threat, NNPP loses ground

Politics

9 months ago

Top Kano commissioner resigns, announces major backing

Top Kano commissioner resigns, announces major backing

Politics

9 months ago

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's alleged plan to remove Shettima, speaks on 'successor'

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's alleged plan to remove Shettima, speaks on 'successor'

Politics

9 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele releases a prophecy regarding President Bola Tinubu’s alleged plan to remove Vice President Shettima, also speaking on who could succeed him.

Minister Musawa restates her love for Rabiu despite divorce, "He's everything"

Minister Musawa restates her love for Rabiu despite divorce, "He's everything"

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s minister has expressed deep affection for a Kano-born businessman in a trending video, saying “he is everything to me”.

2027 elections: Storm as Shettima’s fate divides APC, "serious danger"

2027 elections: Storm as Shettima’s fate divides APC, "serious danger"

Politics

9 months ago

Internal tensions are rising in the APC as party leaders remain divided over Kashim Shettima’s role ahead of the 2027 elections, raising concerns about unity.

2027 election: Cracks emerge in ADC over Obidients’ disposition

2027 election: Cracks emerge in ADC over Obidients’ disposition

Politics

9 months ago

Tensions are rising in the ADC as the ‘Obidients’ faction pushes for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket, revealing cracks within the party ahead of the elections.

Tax laws: Reps panel confirms alterations in gazetted copy amid controversy

Tax laws: Reps panel confirms alterations in gazetted copy amid controversy

Politics

9 months ago

The House of Representatives panel confirms recent changes to gazetted tax laws, highlighting key updates that could impact businesses and taxpayers across Nigeria.

Amuwo Odofin: Major fire guts industrial estate in Lagos, video trends

Amuwo Odofin: Major fire guts industrial estate in Lagos, video trends

Nigeria

9 months ago

A major fire has erupted at Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in Lagos, sending panic as videos of the blaze trend on social media. The latest development is out.

OAP turns adult entertainer in Lagos, speaks in viral video interview

OAP turns adult entertainer in Lagos, speaks in viral video interview

Nigeria

9 months ago

An OAP has transitioned into adult entertainment. The former radio presenter and producer, now based in Lagos, spoke about her new job in a viral video interview.

AFCON 2025: Chelsea star hailed for “charmed career” after Senegal glory

AFCON 2025: Chelsea star hailed for “charmed career” after Senegal glory

Africa

9 months ago

A Chelsea star’s "charmed career" has been highlighted following Senegal’s dramatic victory over hosts Morocco at the recently concluded AFCON 2025.

2027 election: Abia Governor, Otti, told to resign from LP, join APC, reason emerges

2027 election: Abia Governor, Otti, told to resign from LP, join APC, reason emerges

Politics

9 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Abia Governor Otti has been urged to resign from the Labour Party and join the APC, with the reasons behind the move now shared.

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