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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Fact check: Did Goodluck Jonathan visit Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison?

Fact check: Did Goodluck Jonathan visit Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison?

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy, opens up why Tinubu may struggle

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy, opens up why Tinubu may struggle

Politics

a month ago

Is Akpabio Nigeria’s acting president amid Tinubu, Shettima’s absence? SP speaks out

Is Akpabio Nigeria’s acting president amid Tinubu, Shettima’s absence? SP speaks out

Nigeria

a month ago

APC rejects court order allowing Atiku to serve Tinubu through party secretariat

APC rejects court order allowing Atiku to serve Tinubu through party secretariat

Politics

a month ago

Kogi: Natasha meets late Governor Ibrahim Idris’ family, photos emerge

Kogi: Natasha meets late Governor Ibrahim Idris’ family, photos emerge

Politics

a month ago

NiMet issues thunderstorm alert for 14 states, FCT, full list emerges

NiMet issues thunderstorm alert for 14 states, FCT, full list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Spousal visa: 6 things that prove your marriage is real

Spousal visa: 6 things that prove your marriage is real

Europe

a month ago

From this article, learn about six key types of evidence applicants can use to demonstrate that their marriage is genuine when applying for a spousal visa.

Several people killed, others injured as festival turns fatal in Delta

Several people killed, others injured as festival turns fatal in Delta

Nigeria

a month ago

Several people have reportedly been killed and others injured after violence erupted during a festival in Delta State, leaving residents and attendees shaken.

Tinubu to give Wike fresh appointment in APC, details emerge

Tinubu to give Wike fresh appointment in APC, details emerge

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu is reportedly set to give FCT Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike a fresh role as details emerge about the 2027 presidential election campaign.

Full list: Names of 37 Niger miners who died in NSCDC custody

Full list: Names of 37 Niger miners who died in NSCDC custody

Nigeria

a month ago

The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in NSCDC custody in Niger State have emerged. Here is the full list of those identified.

Breaking: Tinubu extends vacation abroad, presidency releases statement

Breaking: Tinubu extends vacation abroad, presidency releases statement

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his vacation abroad, with the presidency providing an update on his stay and expected return to Nigeria.

Just In: Former DG of pilgrims board Lawan is dead, Kano governor reacts

Just In: Former DG of pilgrims board Lawan is dead, Kano governor reacts

Nigeria

a month ago

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has mourned former Pilgrims Welfare Board DG Sani Lawan Kofar Mata and condoled with his family, relatives and associates.

Civil servants demand N500 petrol price, wage award from Tinubu

Civil servants demand N500 petrol price, wage award from Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

Civil servants have demanded a N500 petrol price and wage award from President Bola Tinubu, giving the federal government until September 30 to respond.

Mecca Grand Mosque Muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani is dead

Mecca Grand Mosque Muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani is dead

Asia

a month ago

Ibrahim Al-Madani, a prominent muezzin at Mecca’s Grand Mosque, has died, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from Muslims. Legit.ng has the details.

EFCC reportedly sets up team to investigate Atiku, Malami, others over Mambilla deal

EFCC reportedly sets up team to investigate Atiku, Malami, others over Mambilla deal

Politics

a month ago

The EFCC has set up an investigation team to probe Atiku Abubakar, Abubakar Malami and others named in a tribunal ruling on the controversial Mambilla power deal.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf