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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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War escalates as Israel bombs Syria’s ministry of defence headquarters, video trends

War escalates as Israel bombs Syria’s ministry of defence headquarters, video trends

Asia

a year ago

Atiku's resignation from PDP: Shehu reels out implications of ex-VP's exit ahead of 2027 election

Atiku's resignation from PDP: Shehu reels out implications of ex-VP's exit ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Cleric releases prophecy on Nigerian presidency, "there is going to be a strong move"

Cleric releases prophecy on Nigerian presidency, "there is going to be a strong move"

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Keyamo slams Atiku for resigning from PDP amid Buhari's death, "obsession"

2027 election: Keyamo slams Atiku for resigning from PDP amid Buhari's death, "obsession"

Politics

a year ago

Buhari: Primate Ayodele’s death prophecy believed to have come to pass surfaces in video

Buhari: Primate Ayodele’s death prophecy believed to have come to pass surfaces in video

Politics

a year ago

'AI not replacement for African knowledge,' Nigerian professor speaks

'AI not replacement for African knowledge,' Nigerian professor speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Guinea-Bissau president, other African leaders who attended Buhari's Burial, full list emerges

Guinea-Bissau president, other African leaders who attended Buhari's Burial, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu, Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embalo, and other top leaders attended Muhammadu Buhari's burial in Daura, Katsina state.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions key state APC may lose, "it will be difficult"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions key state APC may lose, "it will be difficult"

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general election, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has mentioned a key state the ruling APC could lose without a strong candidate.

Buhari finally laid to rest amid tears, video trends

Buhari finally laid to rest amid tears, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

The remains of Nigeria's immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, were finally laid to rest in Daura, Katsina state, on Tuesday evening, July 15.

Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

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Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians across social strata will converge on Daura, Katsina, to attend the burial of ex-leader Muhammadu Buhari. Legit.ng provides the updates on Buhari's burial.

Buhari's burial: Video shows Katsina gov shedding tears at ex-president's graveside, clip trends

Buhari's burial: Video shows Katsina gov shedding tears at ex-president's graveside, clip trends

Nigeria

a year ago

At former President Muhammadu Buhari's burial on Tuesday, Katsina state governor fought back tears. The video of the moment caught the attention of Nigerians.

Has JAMB resolved issues with UTME 2025 top scorer accused of foul play? Exam board speaks out

Has JAMB resolved issues with UTME 2025 top scorer accused of foul play? Exam board speaks out

Education

a year ago

Reports recently surfaced that JAMB has resolved its issues with Chinedu Okeke, the UTME top scorer, who is accused of foul play. The exam board has now spoken out.

Tinubu gives order as US cuts visa validity for Nigerians; speaks on UAE's new rule

Tinubu gives order as US cuts visa validity for Nigerians; speaks on UAE's new rule

US

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has given an order after the US cut its visa validity for Nigerian applicants. The FG also spoke on the fresh update coming from the UAE.

Buhari's death: 7 states declare public holiday date, full list emerges

Buhari's death: 7 states declare public holiday date, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Seven Nigerian states have announced a day as public holiday over ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's death. Legit.ng obtained the full list of the states.

Buhari's death: Heartbreaking video shows lady crying publicly in London upon receiving sad news

Buhari's death: Heartbreaking video shows lady crying publicly in London upon receiving sad news

Nigeria

a year ago

A heartbreaking video has surfaced showing a lady crying publicly in London, United Kingdom (UK) upon receiving the news of Muhammadu Buhari's death.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf