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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.

7183 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Obasanjo mentions only area Tinubu is competing with Buhari

Obasanjo mentions only area Tinubu is competing with Buhari

Politics

a year ago

JAMB orders UTME candidates to reupload WAEC result, gives condition

JAMB orders UTME candidates to reupload WAEC result, gives condition

Education

a year ago

Just In: Again, Alaafin of Oyo addresses rumoured fight with Ooni of Ife

Just In: Again, Alaafin of Oyo addresses rumoured fight with Ooni of Ife

Nigeria

a year ago

Tears as former Nigerian governor Mana dies in Abuja, Tinubu, others mourn

Tears as former Nigerian governor Mana dies in Abuja, Tinubu, others mourn

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winning margin, Makinde's chances, ADC coalition

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winning margin, Makinde's chances, ADC coalition

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Is Atiku dumping ADC coalition? Aide opens up

2027 election: Is Atiku dumping ADC coalition? Aide opens up

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Jubilation as resigned former PDP chairman joins ADC in Lagos, photos, video emerge

2027 election: Jubilation as resigned former PDP chairman joins ADC in Lagos, photos, video emerge

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general elections, jubilation has been noted as a resigned former PDP chairperson joined the ADC coalition.

Kwara: How dismembered body of pregnant woman was discovered in Ilorin

Kwara: How dismembered body of pregnant woman was discovered in Ilorin

Nigeria

a year ago

Police operatives in Kwara have recovered the dismembered body of a pregnant woman packed inside a sack in Ilorin. Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi gave an order.

2027 election: Growing concern in ADC over Atiku, Peter Obi’s ambitions, details emerge

2027 election: Growing concern in ADC over Atiku, Peter Obi’s ambitions, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, there is a growing concern in the ADC over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s presidential ambitions.

Kazaure, 7 others who have predicted defeat for Tinubu in 2027 election, full list emerges

Kazaure, 7 others who have predicted defeat for Tinubu in 2027 election, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, an ex-member of the house of representatives, Muhammad Kazaure, along with seven others have predicted defeat for President Bola Tinubu.

2027 election: Makinde, 9 other top politicians watching Tinubu's moves amid plot to sack president

2027 election: Makinde, 9 other top politicians watching Tinubu's moves amid plot to sack president

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, top politicians are watching President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's moves amid the plot to sack the president.

Lagos cleric predicts Tinubu’s fate in 2027 poll, warns president over America: 'they are desperate'

Lagos cleric predicts Tinubu’s fate in 2027 poll, warns president over America: 'they are desperate'

Politics

a year ago

A prominent Lagos cleric has predicted President Bola Tinubu’s fate in the 2027 election. The cleric warned the president over the United States of America.

Study abroad with your partner: 6 countries offering spouse visas in 2025 amid japa wave

Study abroad with your partner: 6 countries offering spouse visas in 2025 amid japa wave

Education

a year ago

Many Nigerians can study abroad with their partner. Amid japa wave, Legit.ng, in this report, highlights six countries offering spouse visas in 2025.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's 2nd term, Shettima, "trouble for you"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's 2nd term, Shettima, "trouble for you"

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has spoken on President Bola Tinubu's second term bid as well as Vice President Kashim Shettima.

"Misplaced priority": Peter Obi slams Tinubu's govt over N142 billion bus terminal budget

"Misplaced priority": Peter Obi slams Tinubu's govt over N142 billion bus terminal budget

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi has slammed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government over a N142 billion bus terminal budget. A disturbed spoke through a statement seen by Legit.ng.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf