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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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Tinubu jets out of Nigeria again, destination, reason emerge

Tinubu jets out of Nigeria again, destination, reason emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Huntington California crash: Panic as helicopter goes down on popular US beach, video trends

Huntington California crash: Panic as helicopter goes down on popular US beach, video trends

US

a year ago

2027 election: Jubilation as Tinubu, APC receive 57,000 new members, photos emerge

2027 election: Jubilation as Tinubu, APC receive 57,000 new members, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi: New twist as opposition leader takes Nigeria's situation to God, photos emerge

Peter Obi: New twist as opposition leader takes Nigeria's situation to God, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Atiku holds "crucial meeting" with top ex-gov, others as plot to sack Tinubu thickens

2027 election: Atiku holds "crucial meeting" with top ex-gov, others as plot to sack Tinubu thickens

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu's govt: New twist as top minister receives death threats, details emerge

Tinubu's govt: New twist as top minister receives death threats, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Air Peace flight in Abuja suffers engine failure, airline speaks

Air Peace flight in Abuja suffers engine failure, airline speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

An Air Peace flight in Abuja, the capital city, has suffered an engine failure. The airline spoke via a statement seen by Legit.ng on Friday night, October 10.

Tinubu vs Peter Obi/Atiku: Prophet speaks on only way president can be defeated in 2027 election

Tinubu vs Peter Obi/Atiku: Prophet speaks on only way president can be defeated in 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

A prominent prophet has spoken on what he called "the only way" the opposition can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Just In: INEC speaks on reports court ordered arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu

Just In: INEC speaks on reports court ordered arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu

Politics

a year ago

INEC has spoken on reports that a top Nigerian court ordered the arrest of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past national chairman of the commission.

2027 election: Suswam’s camp reacts to ex-Benue governor’s rumoured defection to APC

2027 election: Suswam’s camp reacts to ex-Benue governor’s rumoured defection to APC

Politics

a year ago

Former Benue governor, Gabriel Suswam’s camp has reacted to the prominent politician's rumoured defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on governor who would challenge Tinubu, predicts outcome

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on governor who would challenge Tinubu, predicts outcome

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, an African prophet has released a prophecy on a governor who he said will stand as presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu.

Abuja: National Youth Council's transition committee reacts as CAC deregisters organisation

Abuja: National Youth Council's transition committee reacts as CAC deregisters organisation

Nigeria

a year ago

The NYC's transition committee has reacted after Abuja-headquartered CAC deregisterd the youth-based organisation. Legit.ng obtained a statement.

2027 election: “He is not my leader,” Powerful Igbo elder 'disowns' Peter Obi

2027 election: “He is not my leader,” Powerful Igbo elder 'disowns' Peter Obi

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a powerful Igbo elder has disowned Peter Obi. Obi is an aspirant in the forthcoming Nigerian presidential poll.

Breaking: National Council approves appointment of Joash Amupitan as INEC chair ahead of 2027 poll

Breaking: National Council approves appointment of Joash Amupitan as INEC chair ahead of 2027 poll

Politics

a year ago

The National Council on Thursday approved the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new INEC chairman. Amupitan succeeds Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.

Breaking: Elder statesman Christopher Kolade is dead

Breaking: Elder statesman Christopher Kolade is dead

Nigeria

a year ago

Respected diplomat and academic, Christopher Kolade, is dead. Kolade, from Osun state, represented Nigeria as high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK).

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf