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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.

7170 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Anambra election 2025: List of biggest winners and losers

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Anambra election 2025: List of biggest winners and losers

Politics

11 months ago

Tinubu's minister speaks out on colleague Wike’s clash with military officer, "unfortunate"

Tinubu's minister speaks out on colleague Wike’s clash with military officer, "unfortunate"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lagos: Tears as daredevil gunmen kill Nigerian youth, photo emerges

Lagos: Tears as daredevil gunmen kill Nigerian youth, photo emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Wike vs military officer: New full video shows how brawl started and altercation that ensued in Abuja

Wike vs military officer: New full video shows how brawl started and altercation that ensued in Abuja

Nigeria

11 months ago

Gabon court sentences former first lady, president's son to 20 years in prison

Gabon court sentences former first lady, president's son to 20 years in prison

Africa

11 months ago

Tears as 37 people die after bus plunges into gully in Peru, video surfaces

Tears as 37 people die after bus plunges into gully in Peru, video surfaces

World

11 months ago

Anambra election 2025: 5 things that helped Soludo to victory

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Anambra election 2025: 5 things that helped Soludo to victory

Politics

11 months ago

Governor Charles Soludo won the 2025 Anambra election. Legit.ng looks at five key factors behind the APGA's candidate's victory on Saturday, November 8.

Wike's brawl with military officer: Peter Obi reacts, laments "national embarrassment"

Wike's brawl with military officer: Peter Obi reacts, laments "national embarrassment"

Politics

11 months ago

Peter Obi has reacted to the recent clash between FCT minister Nyesom Wike and a military officer in Abuja, describing the incident as a “national embarrassment".

Abuja: Lt. Yerima speaks on why military officers won't kill Wike, FCTA officials, others

Abuja: Lt. Yerima speaks on why military officers won't kill Wike, FCTA officials, others

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lt. A.M. Yerima has shared why officers would not harm Minister Nyesom Wike or any FCTA official, following the recent confrontation over a disputed land in Abuja.

Kogi: Tension as gunmen abduct 6 defence ministry directors travelling to Abuja, full list emerges

Kogi: Tension as gunmen abduct 6 defence ministry directors travelling to Abuja, full list emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Six directors of Nigeria’s defence ministry were abducted by gunmen in Kogi state while travelling to Abuja, sparking tension and raising concerns.

Wike vs officer: 'He represents the president,' Jonathan's former minister wades into controversy

Wike vs officer: 'He represents the president,' Jonathan's former minister wades into controversy

Nigeria

11 months ago

A former minister under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has weighed in notably on the heated confrontation between FCT minister Nyesom Wike and a military officer.

SDP's Adewole Adebayo asks Tinubu to resign, gives reason

SDP's Adewole Adebayo asks Tinubu to resign, gives reason

Politics

11 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has been told to resign. A key condition has been set for the potential All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate.

APC group makes fresh vow ahead of 2027 elections, "new face of leadership"

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APC group makes fresh vow ahead of 2027 elections, "new face of leadership"

Politics

11 months ago

An Abia APC group has pledged unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, lauding a “new face of leadership” amid its bid to claim the state from the opposition.

Wike's tense clash with soldiers: Minister mentions Tinubu's appointee who prevented mass killing

Wike's tense clash with soldiers: Minister mentions Tinubu's appointee who prevented mass killing

Nigeria

11 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike was involved in a tense clash with soldiers. Wike mentioned the appointee of President Bola Tinubu who stepped in to prevent mass killings.

APC administration: Plot to impeach Tinubu's strong ally Akpabio uncovered

APC administration: Plot to impeach Tinubu's strong ally Akpabio uncovered

Politics

11 months ago

A secret plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, a strong ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly been uncovered, Legit.ng reports.

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