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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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Indian Prime Minister visits plane crash site as death toll rises to over 290

Indian Prime Minister visits plane crash site as death toll rises to over 290

Asia

a year ago

Air India plane crash: Video of moment aircraft smashed into building surfaces, clip trends

Air India plane crash: Video of moment aircraft smashed into building surfaces, clip trends

Asia

a year ago

June 12: Full text of Tinubu's Democracy Day speech at national assembly

June 12: Full text of Tinubu's Democracy Day speech at national assembly

Nigeria

a year ago

Democracy Day 2025: CSO sends strong message to Tinubu, govs as Nigeria marks June 12

Democracy Day 2025: CSO sends strong message to Tinubu, govs as Nigeria marks June 12

Politics

a year ago

Former Nigerian high commissioner to Zambia, Adefope dies, Makinde, Ogundoyin release statements

Former Nigerian high commissioner to Zambia, Adefope dies, Makinde, Ogundoyin release statements

Nigeria

a year ago

Live updates: Tinubu addresses national assembly to mark June 12

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Live updates: Tinubu addresses national assembly to mark June 12

Nigeria

a year ago

Air Peace fires back as Oshiomhole accuses carrier of extortion, sends strong message to FAAN

Air Peace fires back as Oshiomhole accuses carrier of extortion, sends strong message to FAAN

Nigeria

a year ago

Air Peace has fired back as Senator Adams Oshiomhole after the former national chairperson of the ruling APC accused the carrier of habitual extortion.

After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election

After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election

Politics

a year ago

After 32 years, Ibrahim Babangida has finally admitted that MKO Abiola won the 1993 election. The admission came to light on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

2027 election: Cleric releases prophetic warning amid APC’s 'power grip'

2027 election: Cleric releases prophetic warning amid APC’s 'power grip'

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a cleric, Pastor Ferdinand Nwojeh, has released a prophecy. The prophecy came amid APC’s power grip.

Kano: How Sallah meat surplus left Suya sellers struggling

Kano: How Sallah meat surplus left Suya sellers struggling

Nigeria

a year ago

In Kano in the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Sallah meat surplus has left Suya sellers in the state struggling. Legit.ng highlights how.

Anambra election: Prominent cleric sends strong message to Soludo, mentions people he must not trust

Anambra election: Prominent cleric sends strong message to Soludo, mentions people he must not trust

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the Anambra election 2025, a prominent cleric has sent a strong message to Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, governor of the southeast state.

APC presidency: Bright The Seer warns Tinubu as she unveils ‘what the spirit of God said’

APC presidency: Bright The Seer warns Tinubu as she unveils ‘what the spirit of God said’

Politics

a year ago

Bright The Seer has released a prophecy. In the prophecy seen by Legit.ng, the prominent prophetess sent a warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Panic as explosion rocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, video trends

Panic as explosion rocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Panic was noted on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday, June 11. An explosion rocked the popular highway. The video surfaced online and trended.

Abia commissioner Chukwumerije survives assassination attempt, photo, video surface

Abia commissioner Chukwumerije survives assassination attempt, photo, video surface

Politics

a year ago

A top Abia state commissioner, Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije, has miraculously survived an assassination attempt. Photos of the attack have surfaced online.

'Why I rejected N15m bribe from suspected Enugu millionaire ritualist,' immigration officer opens up

'Why I rejected N15m bribe from suspected Enugu millionaire ritualist,' immigration officer opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

The immigration officer who arrested the fleeing Enugu state native doctor accused of killing people for rituals has explained why he rejected a N15 million bribe.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf