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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.

7172 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Why Goodluck Jonathan should reject calls to join 2027 presidential race

Why Goodluck Jonathan should reject calls to join 2027 presidential race

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Peter Obi speaks amid backlash for calling Olubadan ‘my brother’

Just In: Peter Obi speaks amid backlash for calling Olubadan ‘my brother’

Politics

a year ago

CAN reacts as failed rapture prophecy wrecks lives

CAN reacts as failed rapture prophecy wrecks lives

Nigeria

a year ago

Olojo: Ooni of Ife spends 7 sacred days with spirits, photos trend

Olojo: Ooni of Ife spends 7 sacred days with spirits, photos trend

Nigeria

a year ago

UN General Assembly: Drama as delegates walk out on Netanyahu speech, "darkest day," video trends

UN General Assembly: Drama as delegates walk out on Netanyahu speech, "darkest day," video trends

US

a year ago

2027 elections: Cleric releases warning prophecy, "big problem"

2027 elections: Cleric releases warning prophecy, "big problem"

Politics

a year ago

ADC or Labour Party: Obidient Movement speaks on Peter Obi's actual party ahead of 2027 election

ADC or Labour Party: Obidient Movement speaks on Peter Obi's actual party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

The Obidient Movement has spoken after the anti-President Bola Tinubu coalition asked Peter Obi to immediately join the the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Tinubu meets Kwankwaso, 2 other powerful former governors, video emerges

Tinubu meets Kwankwaso, 2 other powerful former governors, video emerges

Politics

a year ago

Nigeria's leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday afternoon, September 26, met Mallam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and two other powerful former Nigerian governors.

Deep sorrow as top clerics, Sheikh Abayawo and Shaykh Raji, die, photo emerges

Deep sorrow as top clerics, Sheikh Abayawo and Shaykh Raji, die, photo emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Deep sorrow has been noted after two top Islamic clerics, Sheikh Abubakar Siddeeq Abayawo and Shaykh Kareem Raji, died. The Osun governor mourned.

Breaking: Obidient movement speaks as coalition demands Peter Obi's full transition into ADC

Breaking: Obidient movement speaks as coalition demands Peter Obi's full transition into ADC

Politics

a year ago

Obidient Movement Worldwide has spoken after the anti-President Bola Tinubu coalition demanded Peter Obi's full transition into the ADC ahead of the 2027 election.

Live: Coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Live

Live: Coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as 44th Olubadan of Ibadan

Nigeria

a year ago

This Friday, September 26, will mark the new coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja, as the Olubadan of Ibadan. Legit.ng brings you all the latest updates.

INEC chairman reacts to reports Tinubu allegedly directed him to immediately proceed on leave

INEC chairman reacts to reports Tinubu allegedly directed him to immediately proceed on leave

Politics

a year ago

INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has reacted to reports that President Bola Tinubu allegedly directed him to immediately proceed on leave.

Why Jonathan should run against Tinubu in 2027 election

Why Jonathan should run against Tinubu in 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

As Nigeria’s 2027 general elections start to appear on the horizon, claims have emerged about a potential Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan candidacy.

2027 election: Opposition leader Lamido shares his resolution after meeting Tinubu in Kaduna

2027 election: Opposition leader Lamido shares his resolution after meeting Tinubu in Kaduna

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, opposition leader Sule Lamido has sharesd his resolution after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna state recently.

2027 election: Prominent senator dumps Peter Obi's party, joins APC as he shares reason for decision

2027 election: Prominent senator dumps Peter Obi's party, joins APC as he shares reason for decision

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a lawmaker has quit Peter Obi's party. Senator Kelvin Chukwu unveiled his next destination and disclosed the reason for his decampment.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf