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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.

7162 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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'Not France,' Tinubu mentions which country requested Nigerian jets to strike Benin

'Not France,' Tinubu mentions which country requested Nigerian jets to strike Benin

Nigeria

10 months ago

Benin: ‘How I escaped attempted coup,’ Dele Momodu recounts

Benin: ‘How I escaped attempted coup,’ Dele Momodu recounts

Politics

10 months ago

'How insecurity in Nigeria can be resolved within 6 months,' Gani Adams speaks

'How insecurity in Nigeria can be resolved within 6 months,' Gani Adams speaks

Nigeria

10 months ago

New twist as Tinubu's minister is told to immediately resign: "Divided loyalty"

New twist as Tinubu's minister is told to immediately resign: "Divided loyalty"

Politics

10 months ago

Experts call on federal government to harness alternative energy for Nigeria’s blue economy

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Experts call on federal government to harness alternative energy for Nigeria’s blue economy

Nigeria

10 months ago

Buhari, 3 other friends, allies of Tinubu who died in 2025, list emerges

Buhari, 3 other friends, allies of Tinubu who died in 2025, list emerges

Politics

10 months ago

Breaking: Coup attempt in Benin as military claims it has overthrown President Talon, video trends

Breaking: Coup attempt in Benin as military claims it has overthrown President Talon, video trends

Africa

10 months ago

An apparent coup attempt unfolded in Benin on Sunday as the military claimed to have overthrown President Patrice Talon, with a video of the event trending online.

Tinubu asked to sack Matawalle, 2 names suggested as replacement amid insecurity in Nigeria

Tinubu asked to sack Matawalle, 2 names suggested as replacement amid insecurity in Nigeria

Politics

10 months ago

Amid rising insecurity, President Bola Tinubu is being urged to sack Bello Matawalle, with two security experts recommended as possible replacements.

5 Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees caught in controversies, full list emerges

5 Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees caught in controversies, full list emerges

Politics

10 months ago

Five of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent ambassadorial nominees are currently facing controversies. The complete list of names is now revealed.

Anxiety as world-ending event prophesied for 2026, "total destruction"

Anxiety as world-ending event prophesied for 2026, "total destruction"

Asia

10 months ago

A top spiritual leader has predicted a world-ending event in 2026, sparking anxiety. The religious figure mentioned something that would hit Earth.

Rivers assembly speaker Amaewhule shares actual reason he resigned from PDP to join APC

Rivers assembly speaker Amaewhule shares actual reason he resigned from PDP to join APC

Politics

10 months ago

The Rivers state assembly speaker has spoken on the actual reason for resigning from the PDP to join the APC, shedding light on the political shift.

Kaduna: Tension as gunmen abduct prominent Catholic priest, photo surfaces

Kaduna: Tension as gunmen abduct prominent Catholic priest, photo surfaces

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tension has been noted in Kaduna as gunmen abducted a prominent Catholic priest, raising concerns over security in the northwest geopolitical zone.

Breaking: Rivers speaker, 15 other house of assembly members defect to APC, full list emerges

Breaking: Rivers speaker, 15 other house of assembly members defect to APC, full list emerges

Politics

10 months ago

Martin Amaewhule, the Rivers house of assembly speaker and 15 lawmakers have defected to the APC, reshaping the political landscape in the state.

Breaking: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo removes top aide

Breaking: Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo removes top aide

Politics

10 months ago

Edo governor Monday Okpebholo has removed a key senior aide from his administration. Secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor, provided an update.

US threat: Tinubu's govt reacts to demand for Sharia law abolition

US threat: Tinubu's govt reacts to demand for Sharia law abolition

Politics

10 months ago

The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the United States' backers' call for the abolition of Sharia law, outlining its stance.

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