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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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El-Rufai, other top Kaduna politicians who quit parties to join ADC coalition, full list emerges

El-Rufai, other top Kaduna politicians who quit parties to join ADC coalition, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Bello resigns from Uba Sani's cabinet in Kaduna, reportedly set to join ADC

2027 election: Bello resigns from Uba Sani's cabinet in Kaduna, reportedly set to join ADC

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Nigerian governor mentions who Kano, other northern states will back in 2027 election

Just In: Nigerian governor mentions who Kano, other northern states will back in 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: "Nigerians must go,” FG breaks silence as Ghanaians protest alleged ritual killings

Breaking: "Nigerians must go,” FG breaks silence as Ghanaians protest alleged ritual killings

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu gets key backing as 3 ex-govs declare support for him ahead of 2027 poll, full list emerges

Tinubu gets key backing as 3 ex-govs declare support for him ahead of 2027 poll, full list emerges

Politics

a year ago

SDP bans El-Rufai ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

SDP bans El-Rufai ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Peter Obi's chance of winning

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Peter Obi's chance of winning

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has released a prophecy on Peter Obi's chance of winning the poll.

WAFCON glory: List of Nigeria's sporting achievements under Tinubu

WAFCON glory: List of Nigeria's sporting achievements under Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

The Super Falcons beat Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Legit.ng highlights Nigeria's sporting achievements under President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu to receive African champions Super Falcons in Aso Villa

Tinubu to receive African champions Super Falcons in Aso Villa

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is set to receive African champions Super Falcons in Aso Villa. The Falcons defeated Morocco in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

“Important notice,” APC-led state begins recruitment into civil service, shares portal

“Important notice,” APC-led state begins recruitment into civil service, shares portal

Politics

a year ago

An APC-controlled state has begun recruitment into its civil service. It shared a portal to apply, and also mentioned the number of people it will recruit.

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu. Obi shared his thoughts on the state of the nation on Monday, July 28.

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Nigeria

a year ago

Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria. Charly Boy Bus-Stop in Bariga was named Badoo.

WAFCON: 'How Obi's attendance at final could've caused Super Falcons to lose,' Omokri speaks

WAFCON: 'How Obi's attendance at final could've caused Super Falcons to lose,' Omokri speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Reno Omokri has explained how a Peter Obi presence at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) could have caused the Super Falcons to lose against Morocco.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to APC over new chairman, "brace up"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to APC over new chairman, "brace up"

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong warning message to the APC over its new national chairman.

2027 election: List of former national assembly members who attended ADC coalition unveiling

2027 election: List of former national assembly members who attended ADC coalition unveiling

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, the list of former national assembly members who attended the ADC coalition unveiling in Abuja has surfaced.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf