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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.

7208 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Asia

a year ago

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Asia

a year ago

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Nigeria

a year ago

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Asia

a year ago

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a key presidential spokesperson has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not afraid Atiku Abubakar-led coalition.

Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Electoral umpire INEC has broken its silence on viral reports alleging that it registered two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general election.

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Africa

a year ago

Pastor Gilbert Deya, the controversial African televangelist, has died in Kenya. Deya is famous for claiming that he created miraculous pregnancies.

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a top APC chieftain has spoken on the possibility of President Bola Tinubu replacing Kashim Shettima.

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

Politics

a year ago

An ex-senator from Adamawa, Elisha Abbo, has hinted at vying for the governorship seat in the 2027 election. In an interview with Legit.ng, Abbo shared his plans.

Tinubu's minister wins international election: "profound honour"

Tinubu's minister wins international election: "profound honour"

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's minister, Bosun Tijani, has won an international election. Tijani took to X to express his delight with the development.

Kano Hisbah arrests masquerader, 20 others in fresh night raid

Kano Hisbah arrests masquerader, 20 others in fresh night raid

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Hisbah has arrested a masquerader and 20 others in a fresh night raid. Abba Sufi, the director general of the Kano Hisbah board, confirmed the arrests.

Breaking: Benue declares holiday over Tinubu's visit, "commiserate with the govt"

Breaking: Benue declares holiday over Tinubu's visit, "commiserate with the govt"

Nigeria

a year ago

The Benue government has declared a work-free day over President Bola Tinubu's visit. Tinubu is visiting Benue to address the conflict affecting communities.

Edo: Tears as labourers kill employer, police speak

Edo: Tears as labourers kill employer, police speak

Nigeria

a year ago

In Edo state, tears were noted as some labourers killed their employer. Moses Yamu, the spokesperson of the Edo state police command, spoke on the incident.

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