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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.

7184 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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"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

2027 election: Prominent cleric shares prophecy on candidate Nigerians should not vote for

2027 election: Prominent cleric shares prophecy on candidate Nigerians should not vote for

Politics

a year ago

Prominent cleric releases prophecy on VDM, 3 others: "God is going to use to them to change Nigeria"

Prominent cleric releases prophecy on VDM, 3 others: "God is going to use to them to change Nigeria"

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos: Tears, commotion as prominent skit maker killed

Lagos: Tears, commotion as prominent skit maker killed

Nigeria

a year ago

'Atiku, Obi, others interested in campaign to overthrow Tinubu,' Onanuga alleges

'Atiku, Obi, others interested in campaign to overthrow Tinubu,' Onanuga alleges

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Edo govt declares outlawed group’s leader wanted amid fresh fatal clash

Breaking: Edo govt declares outlawed group’s leader wanted amid fresh fatal clash

Nigeria

a year ago

Alaafin of Oyo's next action unveiled as ultimatum to Ooni of Ife expires

Alaafin of Oyo's next action unveiled as ultimatum to Ooni of Ife expires

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid a purported squabble between the Alaafin, Abimbola Owoade, and Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, the Oyo palace's next action has been unveiled.

JAMB sends key message to UTME candidates over WAEC results

JAMB sends key message to UTME candidates over WAEC results

Education

a year ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has sent a key message to Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates over WAEC results upload.

Crackdown as Tinubu's govt shuts down over 13 million social media accounts

Crackdown as Tinubu's govt shuts down over 13 million social media accounts

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's government has shut down over 13 million social media accounts. The National Information Technology Development Agency provided update.

Frank Caprio: World pays tribute as viral TV judge dies, "heaven gained an angel"

Frank Caprio: World pays tribute as viral TV judge dies, "heaven gained an angel"

US

a year ago

The judge deemed the nicest in the world, Frank Caprio, is dead. His official social media accounts confirmed that he passed away. The deceased was famous worldwide.

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy, mentions condition that could cost Tinubu victory

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy, mentions condition that could cost Tinubu victory

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Prophet Joel Atuma mentioned when he claimed Nigerians will know if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win or lose the poll.

Reno Omokri reels out 21 reasons Nigerians should re-elect Tinubu, full list emerges

Reno Omokri reels out 21 reasons Nigerians should re-elect Tinubu, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's top campaigner, Reno Omokri, has reeled out 21 reasons why Nigerians should re-elect the country's incumbent leader.

PDP's Wike speaks on candidate he will support in 2027 election

PDP's Wike speaks on candidate he will support in 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has spoken on the candidate he will support in the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.

Tinubu's govt approves N68.7bn for solar projects in universities, hospitals, full list emerges

Tinubu's govt approves N68.7bn for solar projects in universities, hospitals, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The Bola Tinubu presidency and the federal executive council have approved N68.7 billion for solar projects in Nigerian universities, hospitals, and rural centres.

2027 election: “I saw APC fighting,” top Lagos prophet releases fresh prophecy

2027 election: “I saw APC fighting,” top Lagos prophet releases fresh prophecy

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a top Lagos prophet has released a fresh prophecy concerning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf