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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.

7194 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

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

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

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

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

Buhari’s allies release fresh key update on former president's burial

Buhari’s allies release fresh key update on former president's burial

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari's death: 5 actions Tinubu has taken to honour late former president

Buhari's death: 5 actions Tinubu has taken to honour late former president

Politics

a year ago

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died aged 82 on Sunday. Legit.ng looks at five actions President Bola Tinubu has taken to honour his predecessor.

Buhari: Obasanjo speaks on ex-President's death amid tears in Nigeria

Buhari: Obasanjo speaks on ex-President's death amid tears in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, as a patriot who tried his best. Buhari died on Sunday.

Buhari: Katsina govt announces holiday over ex-president's death amid tears in Nigeria

Buhari: Katsina govt announces holiday over ex-president's death amid tears in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

The Katsina state government has announced a holiday over the death of Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, in London, United Kingdom (UK).

Breaking: Where former president Buhari will be buried disclosed

Breaking: Where former president Buhari will be buried disclosed

Nigeria

a year ago

Following the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the ex-leader's final resting place has now been unveiled. Buhari died on Sunday in London.

2027 election: Top political stakeholder mentions party Kwankwaso would choose between APC, ADC

2027 election: Top political stakeholder mentions party Kwankwaso would choose between APC, ADC

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a top political stakeholder has mentioned the party that Rabiu Kwankwaso would choose between APC and the ADC.

2027 election: Kwankwaso reportedly holds meeting with ADC coalition leaders, "big advantage"

2027 election: Kwankwaso reportedly holds meeting with ADC coalition leaders, "big advantage"

Politics

a year ago

As many Nigerians look forward to the 2027 presidential election, Mallam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has reportedly held meetings with ADC coalition leaders.

Breaking: Air Peace plane skids off runway in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, "kudos to the pilot"

Breaking: Air Peace plane skids off runway in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, "kudos to the pilot"

Nigeria

a year ago

Air Peace has disclosed that its flight from Lagos state to Port Harcourt, Rivers state, skidded off the runway on Sunday morning, July 13, 2025.

Akpabio: 'Why Senate cannot reinstate Natasha now,' spokesperson opens up

Akpabio: 'Why Senate cannot reinstate Natasha now,' spokesperson opens up

Politics

a year ago

The Nigerian Senate on Sunday, July 13, shared why Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, cannot be reinstated to the national assembly yet.

'Why I served food at event in Imo state,' Peter Obi breaks silence on viral video

'Why I served food at event in Imo state,' Peter Obi breaks silence on viral video

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and 2023 LP presidential candidate, has broken his silence on the viral video of him serving guests food in Imo state.

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