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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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Did Fayose say Peter Obi will sack Tinubu in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Did Fayose say Peter Obi will sack Tinubu in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Politics

a year ago

‘Kwam 1 needs help,’ Ogundamisi reacts to viral video of plane almost running over music star

‘Kwam 1 needs help,’ Ogundamisi reacts to viral video of plane almost running over music star

Nigeria

a year ago

Akwa Ibom: Tragedy as man shot dead inside church, police speak

Akwa Ibom: Tragedy as man shot dead inside church, police speak

Nigeria

a year ago

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

Africa

a year ago

2027 election: ADC responds to rumours INEC refused to recognise David Mark's new leadership

2027 election: ADC responds to rumours INEC refused to recognise David Mark's new leadership

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: WAEC releases 'important notice' as result checker portal crashes

Breaking: WAEC releases 'important notice' as result checker portal crashes

Education

a year ago

As floods wreak havoc, Lagos govt lists areas people need to immediately evacuate

As floods wreak havoc, Lagos govt lists areas people need to immediately evacuate

Nigeria

a year ago

As floods wreak havoc, the Lagos government has listed areas residents need to immediately evacuate. Communities were submerged as rainfall causes severe flooding.

Sule Lamido predicts Wike’s sacking, speaks on when Tinubu might fire FCT minister

Sule Lamido predicts Wike’s sacking, speaks on when Tinubu might fire FCT minister

Politics

a year ago

Former Jigawa gov Sule Lamido predicted Nyesom Wike’s sacking. Lamido spoke on when President Tinubu might fire the incumbent Federal Capital Territory minister.

2027 election: 'Actual reason north will not vote for Peter Obi,' APC chieftain speaks

2027 election: 'Actual reason north will not vote for Peter Obi,' APC chieftain speaks

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, an APC chieftain spoke on the actual reason the north will allegedly not vote for former Anambra governor Peter Obi.

Video shows Donald Trump on roof of White House, he explains what he’s doing

Video shows Donald Trump on roof of White House, he explains what he’s doing

US

a year ago

President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance on the roof of the White House. Trump spent nearly 20 minutes surveying the rooftop as the video went viral.

Has Goodluck Jonathan endorsed Peter Obi for 2027 election? Omokri speaks

Has Goodluck Jonathan endorsed Peter Obi for 2027 election? Omokri speaks

Politics

a year ago

Reno Omokri on Tuesday, August 5, set the record straight on insinuations that former President Goodluck Jonathan endorsed Peter Obi for the 2027 election.

2027 election: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy

2027 election: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election in the country, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele on Tuesday, August 5, released a fresh prophecy.

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Nigeria

a year ago

A major protest rocked Kano state, northern Nigeria, as several married women took to the streets. The pictures of the demonstration were obtained by Legit.ng.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele tells Gov Eno, 6 others their election is not sure, full list emerges

2027 election: Primate Ayodele tells Gov Eno, 6 others their election is not sure, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has told Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state and five others that their re-election is not sure.

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesperson reacts as Peter Obi says his one term vow is sacrosanct

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesperson reacts as Peter Obi says his one term vow is sacrosanct

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, President Bola Tinubu's official spokesperson has reacted after Peter Obi said his one-term vow is sacrosanct.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf