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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

Author's articles

2027: Primate Ayodele sends 'prophetic warning' message to Tinubu over northern elites

2027: Primate Ayodele sends 'prophetic warning' message to Tinubu over northern elites

Politics

a year ago

Former N-Power beneficiaries drag APC govt to court, demand N5 billion

Former N-Power beneficiaries drag APC govt to court, demand N5 billion

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chairman shares actual reason Peter Obi can't come to Edo

APC chairman shares actual reason Peter Obi can't come to Edo

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Ex-presidential candidate forecasts Peter Obi's exit from ADC coalition

2027 election: Ex-presidential candidate forecasts Peter Obi's exit from ADC coalition

Politics

a year ago

Was Ganduje rushed to emergency department of London hospital? Son speaks out

Was Ganduje rushed to emergency department of London hospital? Son speaks out

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Katsina governor involved in road accident

Breaking: Katsina governor involved in road accident

Nigeria

a year ago

Aisha 'breaks silence' on viral claim she was allegedly divorced from Buhari

Aisha 'breaks silence' on viral claim she was allegedly divorced from Buhari

Nigeria

a year ago

Aisha Buhari, widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has broken her silence on a viral claim that she was allegedly divorced from the ex-Nigerian leader.

Tinubu gets major support over Peter Obi ahead of 2027 election, "historical loyalties"

Tinubu gets major support over Peter Obi ahead of 2027 election, "historical loyalties"

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a major support over Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election. General elections are scheduled to be held in Nigeria in 2027.

2027 election: Atiku told to step aside for Peter Obi, "greatest sacrifice"

2027 election: Atiku told to step aside for Peter Obi, "greatest sacrifice"

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar has been told to step aside for Peter Obi. The call comes amid the formation of an anti-President Bola Tinubu coalition.

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy, sends strong warning to president of South Africa, 7 others

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy, sends strong warning to president of South Africa, 7 others

Africa

a year ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has released a notable prophecy. The outpsoken cleric sent a strong warning to the President of South Africa and about eight others.

Buhari's ex-appointee explains how cabal smuggled memos to former President behind him

Buhari's ex-appointee explains how cabal smuggled memos to former President behind him

Politics

a year ago

Late Muhammadu Buhari's appointee, Ibrahim Gambari, has explained how the cabal smuggled memos to the former president behind him. Gambari succeeded late Abba Kyari.

Vehicles, others destroyed as explosion rocks Ibadan

Vehicles, others destroyed as explosion rocks Ibadan

Nigeria

a year ago

An explosion has occurred in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. Operatives of the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Amotekun swung into action.

Akpabio: Natasha makes vow, shares when she'll finally resume in senate

Akpabio: Natasha makes vow, shares when she'll finally resume in senate

Politics

a year ago

Amid her feud with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a vow and shared when she will resume in the senate.

Buhari, other top Nigerian personalities who died in July 2025, full list emerges

Buhari, other top Nigerian personalities who died in July 2025, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

General Muhammadu Buhari and other top Nigerian personalities died in July 2025. In this report, Legit.ng highlights all the July losses in Nigeria.

2027 election: Peter Obi under fire for allegedly threatening ADC coalition

2027 election: Peter Obi under fire for allegedly threatening ADC coalition

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election in the country, Peter Obi has come under fire for allegedly threatening the ADC coalition.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf