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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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‘One of the hungriest populations in the world,' Peter Obi lashes out at Tinubu in new message

‘One of the hungriest populations in the world,' Peter Obi lashes out at Tinubu in new message

Politics

9 months ago

Wike vs Fubara: Prominent journalist mentions Tinubu’s dilemma, video trends

Wike vs Fubara: Prominent journalist mentions Tinubu’s dilemma, video trends

Politics

9 months ago

2027 election: Thought leader shares only way Peter Obi can secure ADC ticket

2027 election: Thought leader shares only way Peter Obi can secure ADC ticket

Politics

9 months ago

Breaking: Tension as Nigerian Army, suspected bandits engage in shootout in Obajana, Kogi State

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Breaking: Tension as Nigerian Army, suspected bandits engage in shootout in Obajana, Kogi State

Nigeria

9 months ago

BUA boss' $500k promise: Governor's aide warns Super Eagles of ‘man in black’ who could jinx Nigeria

BUA boss' $500k promise: Governor's aide warns Super Eagles of ‘man in black’ who could jinx Nigeria

Nigeria

9 months ago

How former African leader in exile died in Lagos, Nigeria: Body secretly flown out

How former African leader in exile died in Lagos, Nigeria: Body secretly flown out

Africa

9 months ago

Rivers: New twist as Fubara told he joined illegal APC

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Rivers: New twist as Fubara told he joined illegal APC

Politics

9 months ago

A new controversy has emerged in Rivers as claims surface that Siminalayi Fubara joined the APC illegally, adding a new twist to the state’s political crisis.

Natasha confirms EMV compliance, opens training for dozens of beneficiaries, how to apply emerges

Natasha confirms EMV compliance, opens training for dozens of beneficiaries, how to apply emerges

Politics

9 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Saturday confirmed full compliance with the EMV programme and kicked off training for at least 100 beneficiaries.

Fubara vs Wike: Again, President Tinubu wades into feud

Fubara vs Wike: Again, President Tinubu wades into feud

Politics

9 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly intervened once again in the ongoing Rivers political feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike.

'Wike getting close to fighting Tinubu,' prominent columnist speaks

'Wike getting close to fighting Tinubu,' prominent columnist speaks

Politics

9 months ago

A prominent columnist warns that FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, is edging closer to a confrontation with President Bola Tinubu amid rising political tensions in Rivers.

Wike vs Fubara: Influential Rivers stakeholder sends strong message to Tinubu

Wike vs Fubara: Influential Rivers stakeholder sends strong message to Tinubu

Politics

9 months ago

An influential Rivers stakeholder has sent a strong message to President Bola Tinubu amid the ongoing feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Nyesom Wike.

Fubara: Fayose mentions only thing that can save Rivers governor from impeachment

Fubara: Fayose mentions only thing that can save Rivers governor from impeachment

Politics

9 months ago

Ex-Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose has shared what he believes is the only thing that can save Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the ongoing impeachment move.

Fubara: Did lawmakers withdraw impeachment notice? Rivers Assembly opens up

Fubara: Did lawmakers withdraw impeachment notice? Rivers Assembly opens up

Politics

9 months ago

The Rivers state Assembly addressed reports about Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s impeachment, clarifying whether lawmakers have officially withdrawn the notice.

Primate Ayodele speaks on govs who would work against Tinubu, prophesies 'big name' to decamp to ADC

Primate Ayodele speaks on govs who would work against Tinubu, prophesies 'big name' to decamp to ADC

Politics

9 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele shares fresh prophecies on the 2027 election, speaking on governors likely to work against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Kaduna: Concern, outrage as Pastor Idon killed by mob over alleged witchcraft, photo emerges

Kaduna: Concern, outrage as Pastor Idon killed by mob over alleged witchcraft, photo emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

A pastor identified as Idon has been reportedly killed in Kaduna over alleged witchcraft, sparking outrage. A photo of the slain cleric has also emerged.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf