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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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Crypto and compliance: Understanding Nigeria’s youth, markets, and tax reform

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Crypto and compliance: Understanding Nigeria’s youth, markets, and tax reform

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ogun govt reacts as Anthony Joshua escapes death, speaks on how accident happened

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Ogun govt reacts as Anthony Joshua escapes death, speaks on how accident happened

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: Wike sends strong warning to govs, others joining APC over 2nd term

2027 election: Wike sends strong warning to govs, others joining APC over 2nd term

Politics

10 months ago

Breaking: Wike breaks silence on Fubara’s defection to APC ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Wike breaks silence on Fubara’s defection to APC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

10 months ago

Wike sends strong warning message to PDP over 2027 election, video trends

Wike sends strong warning message to PDP over 2027 election, video trends

Politics

10 months ago

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Gregory Obi addresses speculation about joining Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 2027 election, setting the record straight.

From empty plots to full pots: How a Nigerian community turned idle lands into survival farms

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From empty plots to full pots: How a Nigerian community turned idle lands into survival farms

Nigeria

10 months ago

A Nigerian community turned idle lands into survival farms amid economic hardship and soaring food prices. In this report, Legit.ng spotlights this community.

2027 election: Peter Obi set to join ADC, date and details emerge

2027 election: Peter Obi set to join ADC, date and details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Gregory Obi is reportedly set to join the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections, as new details about the ex-Anambra governor's political plans emerge.

Offa: Family source shares more details as suspected US airstrike hits Kwara hotel, "couple injured"

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Offa: Family source shares more details as suspected US airstrike hits Kwara hotel, "couple injured"

Nigeria

10 months ago

A family source provides new details after a suspected United States (US) airstrike hits a top hotel in Offa, Kwara State, leaving people injured.

AFCON 2025: Primate Ayodele speaks on prophecy on Super Eagles star Lookman

AFCON 2025: Primate Ayodele speaks on prophecy on Super Eagles star Lookman

Nigeria

10 months ago

Lagos-based Ccleric Primate Elijah Ayodele clarified his prophecy regarding Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as nations compete at the AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Former Obidient movement’s director Morris Monye, others react as Aunty Esther dies of cancer

Former Obidient movement’s director Morris Monye, others react as Aunty Esther dies of cancer

Nigeria

10 months ago

Former Obidient movement director Morris Monye and others share their reactions following the death of Aunty Esther after a battle with breast cancer.

2027 election: Atiku speaks on rumoured withdrawal from presidential race for Peter Obi

2027 election: Atiku speaks on rumoured withdrawal from presidential race for Peter Obi

Politics

10 months ago

Presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar addressed speculation about his alleged withdrawal from the 2027 election, clarifying his position ahead of the polls.

Eyo: Tinubu carries sacred staff in Lagos, photos emerge

Eyo: Tinubu carries sacred staff in Lagos, photos emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Tinubu participates in Lagos’ Eyo 2025 festival, carrying the sacred staff as hundreds celebrate the city’s rich cultural heritage.

“Problems scream, solutions whisper”: How UI don trained journalists on solutions reporting

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“Problems scream, solutions whisper”: How UI don trained journalists on solutions reporting

Nigeria

10 months ago

A University of Ibadan (UI) don has trained journalists on solutions reporting. Legit.ng has the details of the training held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf