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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.

7198 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Fact check: Did late Ohanaeze leader Iwuanyanwu bar his wife from remarrying in his will?

Fact check: Did late Ohanaeze leader Iwuanyanwu bar his wife from remarrying in his will?

Nigeria

a year ago

India: How the cause of an air accident is determined

India: How the cause of an air accident is determined

Asia

a year ago

2027 election: Fresh twist as anti-Tinubu coalition set to announce adopted platform, name disclosed

2027 election: Fresh twist as anti-Tinubu coalition set to announce adopted platform, name disclosed

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: 3 reasons Atiku can defeat Tinubu if he secures coalition ticket

2027 election: 3 reasons Atiku can defeat Tinubu if he secures coalition ticket

Politics

a year ago

New APC chairman emerges after Ganduje's sudden resignation

New APC chairman emerges after Ganduje's sudden resignation

Politics

a year ago

Fuel price: Ayodele releases prophecy, mentions lower price Nigerians would buy petrol, video trends

Fuel price: Ayodele releases prophecy, mentions lower price Nigerians would buy petrol, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Insecurity in Nigeria: Explosion rocks APC-controlled state, deaths recorded

Insecurity in Nigeria: Explosion rocks APC-controlled state, deaths recorded

Politics

a year ago

Panic, devastation, and sorrow were noted in an APC-controlled state on Friday, June 27, 2025. Worried residents sent a notable message to authorities.

Breaking: Tinubu, senior govt officials jet out Saturday, presidency shares details, destinations

Breaking: Tinubu, senior govt officials jet out Saturday, presidency shares details, destinations

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu and some senior government officials will jet out of Nigeria on Saturday, June 28. The president's destinations have been unveiled.

Breaking: Tinubu gives Buhari’s former appointee, Ahmed major appointment

Breaking: Tinubu gives Buhari’s former appointee, Ahmed major appointment

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, June 27, 2025, made a fresh appointment. This is as Tinubu pursues his administration's Renewed Hope agenda.

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on top Tinubu's appointee who may soon be sacked

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on top Tinubu's appointee who may soon be sacked

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the Benue killings that stunned Nigerians, Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong message to a key appointee of President Bola Tinubu, warning him of sack.

2027 election: 'Obi has accepted to become VP candidate,' Tinubu's spokesman speaks, makes claim

2027 election: 'Obi has accepted to become VP candidate,' Tinubu's spokesman speaks, makes claim

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a spokesman of President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Peter Obi has accepted to become vice presidential candidate.

Tinubu to finally sign 4 tax reform bills into law, 'groundbreaking'

Tinubu to finally sign 4 tax reform bills into law, 'groundbreaking'

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is set to sign four tax bills into law. Bayo Onanuga, one of the presidential spokespersons, released a statement on Wednesday, June 25.

Hijrah: List of states that declared public holiday for Islamic New Year

Hijrah: List of states that declared public holiday for Islamic New Year

Nigeria

a year ago

For Hijrah 1447, which begins on Thursday, the first day of Muharram, the Islamic calendar's first month, governors who declared public holidays have been compiled.

Breaking: PDP-led state, 2 others declare Hijrah holiday, 'celebrate'

Breaking: PDP-led state, 2 others declare Hijrah holiday, 'celebrate'

Nigeria

a year ago

Three APC-governed states on Thursday, June 26, declared a holiday. Following the declaration in statements, the governors felicitated with the people.

Wike’s aide reacts amid accusation minister allocated 2,082 hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Wike’s aide reacts amid accusation minister allocated 2,082 hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Politics

a year ago

Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, has reacted following a viral report that the FCT minister allocated 2,082 hectares worth $3 billion to his son in Abuja.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf