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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.

7165 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Badaru, 4 other Tinubu's ministers, appointees who have resigned, full list emerges

Badaru, 4 other Tinubu's ministers, appointees who have resigned, full list emerges

Politics

11 months ago

Lagos at risk: NIEE sounds alarm on environmental vulnerabilities

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Lagos at risk: NIEE sounds alarm on environmental vulnerabilities

Nigeria

11 months ago

10 roles minister of defence-designate, General Christopher Musa held before fresh appointment

10 roles minister of defence-designate, General Christopher Musa held before fresh appointment

Nigeria

11 months ago

Osun govt speaks on Governor Adeleke’s next political destination after PDP exit

Osun govt speaks on Governor Adeleke’s next political destination after PDP exit

Politics

11 months ago

Primate Ayodele cries out over terrorism, flags Ogun, 9 others as terror-prone, full list emerges

Primate Ayodele cries out over terrorism, flags Ogun, 9 others as terror-prone, full list emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Alleged Christian persecution: National Assembly told to sack Tinubu's vice, Shettima

Alleged Christian persecution: National Assembly told to sack Tinubu's vice, Shettima

Politics

11 months ago

Akwa Ibom Governor Eno bans masquerade displays in state, gives reason as video goes viral

Akwa Ibom Governor Eno bans masquerade displays in state, gives reason as video goes viral

Nigeria

11 months ago

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno, banned masquerade displays in the state. Pastor Eno explained the reason for his action in a video that went viral.

Abia: APC group sends message to Otti ahead of his meeting with Tinubu

Abia: APC group sends message to Otti ahead of his meeting with Tinubu

Politics

11 months ago

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has listed what Governor Alex Otti should address during his proposed visit to Presidential Villa to meet President Bola Tinubu.

“I saw a pot set upon intense fire”: Prominent cleric releases 2026 prophecy on Nigeria, others

“I saw a pot set upon intense fire”: Prominent cleric releases 2026 prophecy on Nigeria, others

Nigeria

11 months ago

A prominent cleric shared his 2026 prophecy, warning of challenges and events in Nigeria and other nations, describing visions of a “pot set upon intense fire."

'Mark your calendars': Here are the 3 public holidays for December 2025, January 2026

'Mark your calendars': Here are the 3 public holidays for December 2025, January 2026

Nigeria

11 months ago

Discover the three official public holidays coming up in December 2025 and January 2026, including the dates and what all Nigerians should expect.

2027 election: Amaechi speaks out as Atiku’s bloc reportedly eyes him as VP

2027 election: Amaechi speaks out as Atiku’s bloc reportedly eyes him as VP

Politics

11 months ago

Reports suggested Atiku Abubakar’s camp is considering ex-minister, Rotimi Amaechi, as his 2027 running mate. Amaechi has now responded to the speculation.

Alleged Christian persecution: New twist as cleric accuses Donald Trump of targeting Nigeria’s oil

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Alleged Christian persecution: New twist as cleric accuses Donald Trump of targeting Nigeria’s oil

Politics

11 months ago

A new claim has suggested that US president Donald Trump may be targeting Nigeria’s oil while commenting on alleged Christian persecution. Legit.ng has the details.

Guinea Bissau coup: Cleric sends warning to ECOWAS, lists 9 countries that may face crisis in 2026

Guinea Bissau coup: Cleric sends warning to ECOWAS, lists 9 countries that may face crisis in 2026

Africa

11 months ago

Following the Guinea-Bissau coup, where the president was ousted, a cleric has warned ECOWAS and identified nine countries that could face political crises in 2026.

Reno Omokri breaks silence as Tinubu appoints him as ambassador

Reno Omokri breaks silence as Tinubu appoints him as ambassador

Politics

11 months ago

Reno Omokri has spoken out after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoured and appointed him as an ambassador of the country on Saturday, November 30, 2025.

Kukah voids allegation of Christian persecution in Nigeria, "nobody approached the Catholic church"

Kukah voids allegation of Christian persecution in Nigeria, "nobody approached the Catholic church"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Bishop Matthew Kukah has objected to allegations that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. US President Donald Trump is presently furious with Nigeria.

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