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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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Lagos: Tension as gunmen kill people near military barracks, photos of exhibits surface

Lagos: Tension as gunmen kill people near military barracks, photos of exhibits surface

Nigeria

a year ago

‘Igbo man can be Lagos governor,’ Atiku's aide declares, gives reason as video trends

‘Igbo man can be Lagos governor,’ Atiku's aide declares, gives reason as video trends

Politics

a year ago

Shettima speaks on Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute, video trends

Shettima speaks on Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Army reacts to reports of bandits allegedly seizing machine guns from soldiers in Kwara

Army reacts to reports of bandits allegedly seizing machine guns from soldiers in Kwara

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi reacts as investigation shows Tinubu's minister who forged certificate

Peter Obi reacts as investigation shows Tinubu's minister who forged certificate

Politics

a year ago

Teachers' Day: APC-led state govt declares public holiday

Teachers' Day: APC-led state govt declares public holiday

Politics

a year ago

2027 elections: Jonathan, 2 other Nigerian politicians who have alleged political betrayal

2027 elections: Jonathan, 2 other Nigerian politicians who have alleged political betrayal

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, former President Goodluck Jonathan and at least two other politicians have alleged political betrayals.

2027 elections: “It will be like June 12,” prominent Kaduna cleric releases major prophecy on polls

2027 elections: “It will be like June 12,” prominent Kaduna cleric releases major prophecy on polls

Politics

a year ago

As many Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election in the country, a prominent Kaduna-based cleric has released a major prophecy on the polls.

Ex-Nigerian ambassador, Jabbi Maradun, is dead, "great loss"

Ex-Nigerian ambassador, Jabbi Maradun, is dead, "great loss"

Politics

a year ago

Ex-Nigerian high commissioner to Tunisa, Jabbi Maradun, is dead. Governor Dauda Lawal released a statement on Sunday, October 5, to mourn his passing.

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly considering ADC platform

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly considering ADC platform

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, former President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, is reportedly considering the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.

2027 election: Top APC chieftain welcomes Goodluck Jonathan to presidential race, "the more the merrier"

2027 election: Top APC chieftain welcomes Goodluck Jonathan to presidential race, "the more the merrier"

Politics

a year ago

An influential chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed ex-leader Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to the 2027 presidential race.

Tinubu told to instantly sack Wike, "non-negotiable"

Tinubu told to instantly sack Wike, "non-negotiable"

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to sack Nyesom Wike. Wike, the federal capital territory (FCT) minister, is a former Rivers state governor.

'50kg rice price to drop to N30K per bag,' Primate Ayodele releases prophecies

'50kg rice price to drop to N30K per bag,' Primate Ayodele releases prophecies

Nigeria

a year ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has released prophecies concerning the economy. Nigerians are anxious for turnaround, to ease the pain amid President Bola Tinubu's reforms.

Florida 'mansion': Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike, "use this opportunity"

Florida 'mansion': Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike, "use this opportunity"

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to sack the federal capital territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike. Wike, a former Rivers governor, is a top ally of Tinubu.

Breaking: Tinubu to address pastors, other church leaders in Jos, Plateau state

Breaking: Tinubu to address pastors, other church leaders in Jos, Plateau state

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is billed to address church leaders in Jos, Plateau state. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga shared the State House' statement on Friday.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf