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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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Breaking: DSS gives updates on prosecution of major terror suspects amid US threats, details emerge

Breaking: DSS gives updates on prosecution of major terror suspects amid US threats, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Tinubu declares emergency on security training institutions in Nigeria

Tinubu declares emergency on security training institutions in Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

APC leaders storm Taraba Govt House as PDP's Governor Kefas inches closer to defection

APC leaders storm Taraba Govt House as PDP's Governor Kefas inches closer to defection

Politics

11 months ago

US threats: Tough-talking Dokubo sends warning to Trump over plans to send troops to Nigeria, video trends

US threats: Tough-talking Dokubo sends warning to Trump over plans to send troops to Nigeria, video trends

Nigeria

11 months ago

Shinkafi, 4 other areas in Nigeria that may be affected if US carries out strikes

Shinkafi, 4 other areas in Nigeria that may be affected if US carries out strikes

Nigeria

a year ago

“We’ve sold our soul to the devil” II: Drug abuse, pimping...horrendous operations of Nigerian adult industry

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“We’ve sold our soul to the devil” II: Drug abuse, pimping...horrendous operations of Nigerian adult industry

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Bayelsa governor Diri finally defects to APC from PDP, releases photos

Just In: Bayelsa governor Diri finally defects to APC from PDP, releases photos

Politics

a year ago

Bayelsa state governor, Duoye Diri, has finally defected to the APC from the PDP. Diri served as the governor since 2020, with his tenure expiring in 2028.

Presidency reacts to rumoured planned meeting between Tinubu, US VP over alleged Christian genocide

Presidency reacts to rumoured planned meeting between Tinubu, US VP over alleged Christian genocide

Nigeria

a year ago

The presidency has reacted to viral claims that President Bola Tinubu and the US vice president will meet over the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.

Anambra election 2025: Atiku sends strong message to voters over APC’s alleged practice of snatching mandate

Anambra election 2025: Atiku sends strong message to voters over APC’s alleged practice of snatching mandate

Politics

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar has sent a strong message to the people of Anambra state over the APC’s alleged practice of snatching and running away with the election mandate.

EU lawmaker shares AI video of US ‘war plan’ to invade Nigeria

EU lawmaker shares AI video of US ‘war plan’ to invade Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

The US Department of War has released a video simulating how it would storm Nigeria, amid claims of a Christian genocide by 'Islamic terrorists'.

Kaduna, Plateau, 13 other states that may be affected if US carries out strikes on Nigeria

Kaduna, Plateau, 13 other states that may be affected if US carries out strikes on Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Donald Trump said the US is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria over claims of a Christian genocide. Legit.ng lists the states that could be affected.

Senior Nigerian lawyers tackle US over Donald Trump's military threat against Nigeria

Senior Nigerian lawyers tackle US over Donald Trump's military threat against Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Senior Nigerian lawyers tackled the United States over President Donald Trump's military threat against Nigeria. The US alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.

Nigerian journalist disagrees with MFWA over withdrawal of WAMECA award

Nigerian journalist disagrees with MFWA over withdrawal of WAMECA award

Nigeria

a year ago

A Nigerian journalist has disagreed with MFWA over the organisation's withdrawal of the prestigious WAMECA award. The journalist threatened legal action.

“We’ve sold our souls to the devil” (I): Uncovering the dark truths about the Nigerian adult film business

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“We’ve sold our souls to the devil” (I): Uncovering the dark truths about the Nigerian adult film business

Nigeria

a year ago

From the exploitation of performers to harmful effects on young consumers, the Nigerian adult film industry has many disturbing realities that are often overlooked.

Trump's military threat: Fresh twist as Tinubu's govt alleges "orchestrated game"

Trump's military threat: Fresh twist as Tinubu's govt alleges "orchestrated game"

Politics

a year ago

Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Tinubu was “well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America” following the US' threat to storm Nigeria.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf