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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76, Dubai announces mourning period

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 76, Dubai announces mourning period

Asia

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JAMB announces new process for UTME candidates who lost registered phone numbers

JAMB announces new process for UTME candidates who lost registered phone numbers

Education

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'The one who truly understands me’: Tinubu sends beautiful message to wife on 66th birthday

'The one who truly understands me’: Tinubu sends beautiful message to wife on 66th birthday

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris dies at 77

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Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris dies at 77

Politics

a month ago

Grief as Your View co-host Akashat Ny'mat is bereaved, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Grief as Your View co-host Akashat Ny'mat is bereaved, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Nigeria

a month ago

Just In: Senator Natasha reacts as former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris dies in UK

Just In: Senator Natasha reacts as former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris dies in UK

Politics

a month ago

Wike's Rainbow Coalition gains backing of aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, full list emerges

Wike's Rainbow Coalition gains backing of aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, full list emerges

Politics

a month ago

Wike's Rainbow Coalition is gaining support from aggrieved APC leaders across 10 states, with some defecting to the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections.

INEC declares winner in Kano Assembly bye-election

INEC declares winner in Kano Assembly bye-election

Politics

a month ago

The electoral body has finally declared the winner in the Kano Assembly bye-election amid the rise of the NDC in the battle against the APC in the state.

INEC declares winner in House of Representatives, State House of Assembly bye-elections in Bauchi

INEC declares winner in House of Representatives, State House of Assembly bye-elections in Bauchi

Politics

a month ago

INEC has declared the winners of the House of Representatives and State House of Assembly bye-elections held in Bauchi State. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns petrol could hit N2,500

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns petrol could hit N2,500

Politics

a month ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has warned that choosing the wrong candidate in Nigeria's 2027 election could push petrol prices to N2,500 per litre.

2027 presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi redraw electoral battle lines, details emerge

2027 presidency: Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi redraw electoral battle lines, details emerge

Politics

a month ago

Nigeria's 2027 presidential race is taking shape as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi position themselves amid shifting alliances.

Scotland announces 3 visa routes to attract Nigerians, other foreign workers

Scotland announces 3 visa routes to attract Nigerians, other foreign workers

Europe

a month ago

Scotland has proposed three new immigration routes for foreign workers and graduates as it seeks to address labour shortages and a shrinking working-age population.

Wike vs APC governors: How Rainbow Coalition row puts Tinubu in tight spot before 2027 election

Wike vs APC governors: How Rainbow Coalition row puts Tinubu in tight spot before 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Nyesom Wike and APC governors are at odds over the Rainbow Coalition, raising fresh political questions for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.

2027 election: Prominent APC chieftain assassinated in Enugu, photo of slain politician emerges

2027 election: Prominent APC chieftain assassinated in Enugu, photo of slain politician emerges

Politics

a month ago

A chieftain of the ruling APC has been killed in Enugu ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the police speaking on the unfortunate incident.

Court of Appeal announces judgment on NDC registration ahead of 2027 election

Court of Appeal announces judgment on NDC registration ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

The Court of Appeal announces a judgment date in the case concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

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