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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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Tinubu’s spokesperson batters Peter Obi for officially joining ADC ahead of 2027 election

Tinubu’s spokesperson batters Peter Obi for officially joining ADC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

10 months ago

New Year: Full text of Tinubu's 2026 message to Nigerians

New Year: Full text of Tinubu's 2026 message to Nigerians

Politics

10 months ago

MURIC cries out, slams Kanayo for allegedly inciting killing of all Igbo Muslims, details emerge

MURIC cries out, slams Kanayo for allegedly inciting killing of all Igbo Muslims, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Anthony Joshua out of hospital as govt releases new statement

Anthony Joshua out of hospital as govt releases new statement

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: 5 advantages of Peter Obi officially joining the ADC, list emerges

2027 election: 5 advantages of Peter Obi officially joining the ADC, list emerges

Politics

10 months ago

New Year: Seer releases 2026 prophecy, "the moment when souls collide with their ordained timelines"

New Year: Seer releases 2026 prophecy, "the moment when souls collide with their ordained timelines"

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: Atiku reacts as Peter Obi officially joins ADC

2027 election: Atiku reacts as Peter Obi officially joins ADC

Politics

10 months ago

Atiku Abubakar has reacted as Peter Obi officially joins the ADC, sparking fresh debate over alliances and strategies ahead of the 2027 election.

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning to Tinubu in fresh message, “the government must get prepared”

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning to Tinubu in fresh message, “the government must get prepared”

Politics

10 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele issues a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, urging the government to prepare amid rising concerns over insecurity in the country.

Just In: Peter Obi shares actual reason for defecting from Labour Party to ADC

Just In: Peter Obi shares actual reason for defecting from Labour Party to ADC

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Obi reveals the actual reason behind his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 election.

Anthony Joshua: $180K donated for late trainer Latif Ayodele after fatal crash in Ogun, Nigeria

Anthony Joshua: $180K donated for late trainer Latif Ayodele after fatal crash in Ogun, Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

$180,000 has been donated following the death of Anthony Joshua’s trainer, Kevin Latif Ayodele, who was killed in a fatal road crash in Ogun State, Nigeria.

COAS hails Atewe's military career, "He served Nigeria in enviable capacities"

COAS hails Atewe's military career, "He served Nigeria in enviable capacities"

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Waidi Shaibu, has shared some contributions of Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe during his stint in the Nigerian army.

2027 election: Keyamo suggests 1 aspirant has accepted to be VP candidate, Obidients, others react strongly

2027 election: Keyamo suggests 1 aspirant has accepted to be VP candidate, Obidients, others react strongly

Politics

10 months ago

Aviation minister Festus Keyamo hints that a 2027 presidential aspirant has agreed to a vice-presidential slot, igniting reactions from Obidients and other groups.

Anthony Joshua: Natasha reacts as boxing star escapes death in Ogun, sends notable message to FRSC

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Anthony Joshua: Natasha reacts as boxing star escapes death in Ogun, sends notable message to FRSC

Nigeria

10 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted after boxing superstar Anthony Joshua escaped death in a road accident in the state on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Tinubu reacts as minister Wale Edun bags appointment from King Charles, "exceptional honour"

Tinubu reacts as minister Wale Edun bags appointment from King Charles, "exceptional honour"

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Finance Minister Wale Edun on his Royal Victorian Order appointment by King Charles III of the United Kingdom (UK).

Tinubu insists new tax laws will commence in Nigeria on January 1, 2026, amid controversy

Tinubu insists new tax laws will commence in Nigeria on January 1, 2026, amid controversy

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Tinubu's government confirms that new tax laws in Nigeria will take effect on January 1, 2026, emphasising its commitment to implementation.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf