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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 presidency: Influential cleric sends strong message to Tinubu over decision that can stop re-election

2027 presidency: Influential cleric sends strong message to Tinubu over decision that can stop re-election

Politics

a year ago

Zookeeper mauled to death by lions in Thailand, video, photo, go viral

Zookeeper mauled to death by lions in Thailand, video, photo, go viral

Asia

a year ago

2027 election: New twist as Jonathan, Kwankwaso reportedly deepen negotiations

2027 election: New twist as Jonathan, Kwankwaso reportedly deepen negotiations

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Former Kano gov, 2 others backed for PDP chairmanship position, full list emerges

2027 election: Former Kano gov, 2 others backed for PDP chairmanship position, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Tears as high-ranking Zazzau emirate titleholder dies in Kaduna

Just In: Tears as high-ranking Zazzau emirate titleholder dies in Kaduna

Nigeria

a year ago

Fani-Kayode speaks on rumoured interest in NFF chairman position amid Super Eagles' struggles

Fani-Kayode speaks on rumoured interest in NFF chairman position amid Super Eagles' struggles

Nigeria

a year ago

Faith under fire: Nigeria’s S'East Muslims caught in crosshairs of disinformation amid Biafra push

Faith under fire: Nigeria’s S'East Muslims caught in crosshairs of disinformation amid Biafra push

Nigeria

a year ago

Muslims in Nigeria's southeast region are caught in the crosshairs of disinformation amid the ceaseless push for a Biafra nation, Legit.ng reports.

Peter Obi, Atiku, or El-Rufai? Who will ADC choose as presidential candidate? We asked ChatGPT

Peter Obi, Atiku, or El-Rufai? Who will ADC choose as presidential candidate? We asked ChatGPT

Politics

a year ago

ChatGPT predicted who ADC coalition platform would pick as presidential candidate in the 2027 election. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are key members of the alliance.

Breaking: Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot in United States, video trends

Breaking: Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk dies after being shot in United States, video trends

US

a year ago

Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot in the United States. Disheartening videos of the condemnable moment trended on X on Wednesday.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf speaks about 2027 election, "never in the hands of man"

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf speaks about 2027 election, "never in the hands of man"

Politics

a year ago

The Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has spoken about the 2027 general election. Yusuf has served as governor of Kano State since May 2023.

"Very important prophecy to the world": Primate Ayodele releases warning, sends message to Tinubu

"Very important prophecy to the world": Primate Ayodele releases warning, sends message to Tinubu

US

a year ago

A prominent spiritual leader in Nigeria, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a notable warning and sent a message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’, others, as controversial flyer goes viral

Police arrest ‘Obi of Lagos’, others, as controversial flyer goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a self-acclaimed ‘Obi of Lagos', Chibuike Azubike. A viral flyer for the planned event got Azubike into trouble.

Meet Kano-born Adamu who holds double professorships from top Nigerian university, "he made fistory"

Meet Kano-born Adamu who holds double professorships from top Nigerian university, "he made fistory"

Education

a year ago

A Kano state-born scholar holds double professorships from a top Nigerian university. Ex-presidential aide Bashir Ahmad paid tribute to the scholar.

INEC takes final decision on recognising David Mark-led ADC ahead of 2027 election

INEC takes final decision on recognising David Mark-led ADC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken a final decision on recognising the David Mark-led ADC ahead of the 2027 election.

Peter Obi reacts as national grid collapses again, "ordinary Nigerians live in darkness"

Peter Obi reacts as national grid collapses again, "ordinary Nigerians live in darkness"

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi has reacted after the national grid collapsed again in Nigeria. The latest incident adds to a growing number of national grid failures in the country.

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