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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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Imo: Assailants gun down people in Imo in yet another unfortunate attack, NURTW boss narrates incident

Imo: Assailants gun down people in Imo in yet another unfortunate attack, NURTW boss narrates incident

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian scholar wins $300k prize in Italy for proving glass bead production is indigenous to Africa

Nigerian scholar wins $300k prize in Italy for proving glass bead production is indigenous to Africa

Education

a year ago

2027 election: President Tinubu under fire from northern leaders, "unimaginable"

2027 election: President Tinubu under fire from northern leaders, "unimaginable"

Politics

a year ago

PDP spokesman dumps party for APC ahead of 2027 election, gives reason

PDP spokesman dumps party for APC ahead of 2027 election, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Presidency sends notable message to Amaechi amid coalition’s plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Presidency sends notable message to Amaechi amid coalition’s plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Hijrah 1447 AH: List of states expected to declare holiday for Islamic New Year

Hijrah 1447 AH: List of states expected to declare holiday for Islamic New Year

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram commander, Malam Jidda, others, shares photos

Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram commander, Malam Jidda, others, shares photos

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian troops have killed Boko Haram commander Ameer Malam Jidda and some of the terrorist leader's associates. The Nigerian Army shared images following a battle.

2027 election: APC's Ndume expresses strong pity for Tinubu, gives reason

2027 election: APC's Ndume expresses strong pity for Tinubu, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, outspoken legislator, Senator Ali Ndume, has expressed pity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ndume shared why.

Wike-led FCTA to seal Russian embassy, 33 others, list, reason emerge

Wike-led FCTA to seal Russian embassy, 33 others, list, reason emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Nyesom Wike-led FCTA is all set to seal the Russian embassy and 33 others. The list of the affected consulates and the reason for the coming action have surfaced.

Sanwo-Olu speaks amid declaration of protest in Lagos, others

Sanwo-Olu speaks amid declaration of protest in Lagos, others

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has spoken following a declaration of protest in Lagos state and other Nigerian states over purported hardship.

Tinubu finally forgives Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor shares details of fresh meeting

Tinubu finally forgives Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor shares details of fresh meeting

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has finally forgiven Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos state governor shared details of his fresh meeting with the Nigerian leader.

Ojude Oba 2025: Tinubu's minister joins renowned Ogun Festival in eye-catching wear, video trends

Ojude Oba 2025: Tinubu's minister joins renowned Ogun Festival in eye-catching wear, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Ojude Oba 2025 is held in Ijebu-Ode. President Bola Tinubu's minister joined the renowned Ogun Festival in an eye-catching wear. The video is trending online.

Ojude Oba Festival 2025: Ogun governor Abiodun impresses netizens in viral video, "too much drip"

Ojude Oba Festival 2025: Ogun governor Abiodun impresses netizens in viral video, "too much drip"

Nigeria

a year ago

Ojude Oba 2025 is held in Ijebu-Ode. Governor Dapo Abiodun joined the renowned Ogun Festival in an eye-catching wear. The video is trending online.

Olayinka posts past clip of Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV, blasts Arise News' host

Olayinka posts past clip of Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV, blasts Arise News' host

Politics

a year ago

Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has published a past video of Reuben Abati’s furious response to a colleague on live television.

2027 election: Top public commentator speaks on “only thing that will make coalition make sense”

2027 election: Top public commentator speaks on “only thing that will make coalition make sense”

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent public commentator has spoken on the only factor that will make the proposed coalition make sense.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf