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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.

7179 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: Segun Showunmi mentions party he belongs to as he promotes 'Alternative Movement'

2027 election: Segun Showunmi mentions party he belongs to as he promotes 'Alternative Movement'

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo amid quest for a new Nigeria, photo emerges

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo amid quest for a new Nigeria, photo emerges

Politics

a year ago

Did Tinubu's ally Wike suffer heart failure in UK, fighting for his life? Here is what we know

Did Tinubu's ally Wike suffer heart failure in UK, fighting for his life? Here is what we know

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: APC identifies ADC’s "wrong arrowhead"

2027 election: APC identifies ADC’s "wrong arrowhead"

Politics

a year ago

Kwara: Tears as prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ariyibi dies, "saddened"

Kwara: Tears as prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ariyibi dies, "saddened"

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: “He is creating enemies," Prophet Ayodele speaks out in fresh message to Tinubu

2027 election: “He is creating enemies," Prophet Ayodele speaks out in fresh message to Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Kwara: Protest rocks APC state, 'we are tired,' photos surface

Kwara: Protest rocks APC state, 'we are tired,' photos surface

Nigeria

a year ago

A protest rocked a local government in Kwara state with aggrieved residents sending a frank message to authorities. Legit.ng obtained images from the protest.

'Nigeria has not been fortunate,' Kano Emir Sanusi speaks out, video emerges

'Nigeria has not been fortunate,' Kano Emir Sanusi speaks out, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, has said Nigeria has not been fortunate. The first-class monarch spoke at the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST).

Fear as over 5,450 people killed in Benue, Plateau, others, details emerge

Fear as over 5,450 people killed in Benue, Plateau, others, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Fear has been noted in several Nigerian commmunities as over 5,000 people have been killed in Benue, Plateau, and others, amid insecurity in the country.

2027 election: Will north vote against Tinubu? Top APC chieftain speaks

2027 election: Will north vote against Tinubu? Top APC chieftain speaks

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, a top APC chieftain has addressed claims that the north will vote against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Hilda Baci: Adeyanju reacts as crowds gather at chef's fresh world record attempt, "serious problem"

Hilda Baci: Adeyanju reacts as crowds gather at chef's fresh world record attempt, "serious problem"

Nigeria

a year ago

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju reacted after crowds gathered as Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, kicked off her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the biggest jollof rice pot.

Kogi: Tears as top monarch Kawu dies, “a huge loss”

Kogi: Tears as top monarch Kawu dies, “a huge loss”

Nigeria

a year ago

Tears have been noted in Kogi state as a top monarch Alhaji Aminu Kawu died. Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, the SDP candidate in the 2023 election, reacted.

Hilda Baci: Tinubu's govt reacts to celebrity chef's mega jollof record bid

Hilda Baci: Tinubu's govt reacts to celebrity chef's mega jollof record bid

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's government reacted after crowds gathered as chef Hilda Baci,kicked off her Guinness World Record attempt to cook the biggest jollof rice pot.

Renewed hope: Presidency lists 12 ways Nigerian economy has changed, full list emerges

Renewed hope: Presidency lists 12 ways Nigerian economy has changed, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pursues a 'Renewed Hope' agenda, the presidency on Friday, September 12, listed 12 ways the Nigerian economy has changed.

APC lawmaker shares how he hawked chickens on Ibadan streets, "no hustle is easy"

APC lawmaker shares how he hawked chickens on Ibadan streets, "no hustle is easy"

Politics

a year ago

A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) federal lawmaker has shared how he hawked live chickens on the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf