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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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2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

Politics

a year ago

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Politics

a year ago

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Nigeria

a year ago

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, has named the “only person that has traction” among the opposition leaders.

INEC clarifies N1.5 billion fee for certified true copies of voter register

INEC clarifies N1.5 billion fee for certified true copies of voter register

Politics

a year ago

INEC on Thursday explained why it charged N1.5 billion fee for the certified true copies of Nigeria’s national register of voters and polling unit data.

2027 election: Top APC officials name 2 northern governors who would dump PDP for ruling party soon

2027 election: Top APC officials name 2 northern governors who would dump PDP for ruling party soon

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, top APC officials have named two northern governors who would dump the PDP for the ruling party soon.

Anti-terrorism: Defence headquarters open up on why Nigerian soldiers are yet to get their allowances

Anti-terrorism: Defence headquarters open up on why Nigerian soldiers are yet to get their allowances

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid its anti-terrorism drive, the defence headquarters on Thursday, October 16, opened up on why soldiers in Nigeria are yet to get their allowances.

Breaking: Court-ordered medical panel gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's health amid terrorism trial

Breaking: Court-ordered medical panel gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's health amid terrorism trial

Nigeria

a year ago

A court-ordered medical panel on Thursday, October 16, gave its verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's health as the Biafra separatist leader stands trial for terrorism.

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions "only option" opposition has left amid quest to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions "only option" opposition has left amid quest to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Otunba Dele Momodu has mentioned the "only option" the opposition has left amid the quest to sack Presddent Bola Tinubu.

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on changing Nigeria’s trajectory in 4 years, "rest small"

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on changing Nigeria’s trajectory in 4 years, "rest small"

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Gregory Obi has spoken on changing the country’s trajectory in four years if elected into power.

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent pastor has released a notable prophecy on Peter Obi, the leader of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will close its offices nationwide two times before the end of 2025. The reason for the imminent closures has emerged.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf