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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: Jonathan opens up on eligibility to contest again, 'I am unstoppable'

2027 election: Jonathan opens up on eligibility to contest again, 'I am unstoppable'

Politics

a year ago

Sowore reacts as DSS sends letter to X over activist's "criminal" tweet

Sowore reacts as DSS sends letter to X over activist's "criminal" tweet

Politics

a year ago

'2027 election may turn out to be worst-ever in Nigeria's history', details emerge

'2027 election may turn out to be worst-ever in Nigeria's history', details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: DSS takes strong action against Sowore for calling Tinubu criminal

Breaking: DSS takes strong action against Sowore for calling Tinubu criminal

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi or Amaechi? Prominent pastor releases prophecy on 'winner' of 2027 election

Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi or Amaechi? Prominent pastor releases prophecy on 'winner' of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

'Not Shettima': Prominent lawyer forecasts 'next president after Tinubu'

'Not Shettima': Prominent lawyer forecasts 'next president after Tinubu'

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Ex-Sokoto governor Tambuwal mentions who he will support

2027 election: Ex-Sokoto governor Tambuwal mentions who he will support

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria, former Sokoto state governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has mentioned who he will support.

Can admission in LASU be bought? Nigerian university speaks out

Can admission in LASU be bought? Nigerian university speaks out

Education

a year ago

The Lagos State University (LASU) on Friday, September 5, reacted to the viral suggestion that admissions can be bought in the higher institution.

"No holiday is more important than Nigerian lives," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh message

"No holiday is more important than Nigerian lives," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh message

Politics

a year ago

Peter Gregory Obi on Friday slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a fresh message. Obi is hoping to unseat Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 presidential election, a cleric has issued a prophecy on the likely winner. President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi are aspirants.

Breaking: Inspector-general of police appoints Hundeyin as new force spokesperson

Breaking: Inspector-general of police appoints Hundeyin as new force spokesperson

Nigeria

a year ago

The inspector-general of police (IGP) has appointed Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force spokesperson. Hundeyin replaces Olumuyiwa Adejobi who heads to Delta state.

Tinubu: 8 appointments president reversed after announcement, full list emerges

Tinubu: 8 appointments president reversed after announcement, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

Amid the surprising reversal of the new NTA leadership appointments, Legit.ng highlights eight times President Bola Ahmed Tinubu decided to make u-turn.

Breaking: Jubilation as over 15 terrorists killed in military’s airstrikes in Sambisa, Borno

Breaking: Jubilation as over 15 terrorists killed in military’s airstrikes in Sambisa, Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 15 terrorists have been killed in Nigerian military’s airstrikes in Borno. Terrorism is a major challenge in Nigeria, especially in the northeast.

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt brags about meeting yearly revenue target early, "it is shameful"

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt brags about meeting yearly revenue target early, "it is shameful"

Politics

a year ago

Opposition leader Peter Obi has reacted strongly as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government bragged about meeting its yearly revenue target early.

Tinubu announces 3 fresh major appointments, full list emerges

Tinubu announces 3 fresh major appointments, full list emerges

Education

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced three fresh major appointments. The announcement comes as Tinubu pursues his administration's 'Renewed Hope' agenda.

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