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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.

7189 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Kaduna governor, 4 others show strength in by-elections, list emerges

Kaduna governor, 4 others show strength in by-elections, list emerges

Politics

a year ago

Delta governor's aide clarifies N500k job offer, luxury trip to Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

Delta governor's aide clarifies N500k job offer, luxury trip to Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Deep grief as Kebbi's Emir of Zuru dies in London

Breaking: Deep grief as Kebbi's Emir of Zuru dies in London

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 presidency: Top Nigerian prophet releases prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, ‘I saw it’

2027 presidency: Top Nigerian prophet releases prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, ‘I saw it’

Politics

a year ago

Apply: 3 job, loan opportunities recently shared by FG that youths, academics, others can put in for

Apply: 3 job, loan opportunities recently shared by FG that youths, academics, others can put in for

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP-governed state to declare public holiday, reason surfaces

PDP-governed state to declare public holiday, reason surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Top Lagos cleric sends fresh 'prophetic' warning message to Tinubu

Top Lagos cleric sends fresh 'prophetic' warning message to Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

A prominent Lagos cleric has sent a fresh 'prophetic' warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The prophet spoke recently in a viral video seen by Legit.ng.

Oyo state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Oyo state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

One of the biggest territories in West Africa, Oyo state, will declare a public holiday in August. Legit.ng has noted the date the holiday will fall on.

Lagos state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Lagos state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

One of the biggest metropolitan areas in Africa, Lagos state, will declare a public holiday in August. Legit.ng has noted the date the holiday will fall on.

Breaking: INEC takes final decision on omitting or including SDP candidates in by-elections

Breaking: INEC takes final decision on omitting or including SDP candidates in by-elections

Politics

a year ago

INEC has taken a final decision on either omitting or including candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the by-elections coming up on Saturday, August 16.

Did Canadian court declare APC terrorist organisation? Ruling govt speaks

Did Canadian court declare APC terrorist organisation? Ruling govt speaks

Politics

a year ago

Viral claims alleged that a Canadian Court declared APC a terrorist organisation. On Friday, the ruling government spoke out and set the record straight.

Kano crash: Tears as 12 people die in road accident

Kano crash: Tears as 12 people die in road accident

Nigeria

a year ago

A Kano road crash has caused tears as 12 people died. In 2024, road crashes claimed 5,421 lives, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

2027 election: Primate Ayodele speaks on 2 aspirants that can sack Tinubu, 'prophecy' goes viral

2027 election: Primate Ayodele speaks on 2 aspirants that can sack Tinubu, 'prophecy' goes viral

Politics

a year ago

Influential cleric, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has spoken on two aspirants that he said can stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's relection in the 2027 poll.

Bello Turji: Has wanted bandit leader finally surrendered? Defence headquarters speaks

Bello Turji: Has wanted bandit leader finally surrendered? Defence headquarters speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The defence headquarters (DHQ) has broken its silence on claims that Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has surrendered to the Nigerian military.

Kwam 1: Ex-lawmaker slams FG amid moves to appoint singer aviation ambassador after airport chaos

Kwam 1: Ex-lawmaker slams FG amid moves to appoint singer aviation ambassador after airport chaos

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal government was criticised for considering using Kwam 1 as an aviation ambassador, despite his controversial behaviour at the Abuja airport.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf