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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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Abba Yusuf-led Kano government declares public holiday

Abba Yusuf-led Kano government declares public holiday

Nigeria

a year ago

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Lawal shares when decision will be taken on adopted party

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Lawal shares when decision will be taken on adopted party

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Top presidential hopeful says he may consider stepping down for Obi, gives reason

2027 election: Top presidential hopeful says he may consider stepping down for Obi, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Kano athletes' death: “They made their last calls," Shehu Sani speaks on video of accident scene

Kano athletes' death: “They made their last calls," Shehu Sani speaks on video of accident scene

Nigeria

a year ago

Nationwide protest declared in Nigeria over hardship under Tinubu’s govt, date unveiled

Nationwide protest declared in Nigeria over hardship under Tinubu’s govt, date unveiled

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu announces fresh appointment amid 'Renewed Hope' pursuit

President Tinubu announces fresh appointment amid 'Renewed Hope' pursuit

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Pastor who correctly prophesied Enugu poll mentions candidate to defeat Tinubu, APC

2027 election: Pastor who correctly prophesied Enugu poll mentions candidate to defeat Tinubu, APC

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent pastor who correctly prophesied the 2023 Enugu poll has mentioned who would defeat President Bola Tinubu.

Engineers chart path to Lagos smart city through innovation

Engineers chart path to Lagos smart city through innovation

Nigeria

a year ago

Engineers have charted a path to achieving the Smart City project in Lagos. At an event in Ikeja, the engineers outlined their plan as they bid to innovate.

2027 election: "Time to progressively move," top PDP governor declares as he closes in on APC

2027 election: "Time to progressively move," top PDP governor declares as he closes in on APC

Politics

a year ago

A prominent PDP governor has declared that it is time to "progressively move". The governor spoke on Thursday night, May 29, as he prepares to join the APC.

Japa: Nigerians to benefit as France announces over 80 in-demand jobs, list emerges

Japa: Nigerians to benefit as France announces over 80 in-demand jobs, list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the japa wave, France has announced over 80 in-demand jobs for Nigerians and other foreign workers. Legit.ng has the details of the development.

Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish court on terrorism charges, Video emerges

Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish court on terrorism charges, Video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, on Friday, May 31, 2025, appeared at the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland over terrorism-related charges committed in Nigeria.

Tinubu’s govt announces N45K monthly stipends for students, "Nigerians win again"

Tinubu’s govt announces N45K monthly stipends for students, "Nigerians win again"

Education

a year ago

The incumbent administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a monthly stipend of N45,000 to all students of technical colleges across the country.

'Prepare': List of public holidays in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2025

'Prepare': List of public holidays in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Legit.ng has listed the two public holidays, which include Eid el-Kabir, scheduled by the FG in the second quarter of 2025, assisting you in planning ahead.

Exclusive: Mental health crisis among Nigerian pilgrims raises concern at Hajj 2025

Exclusive: Mental health crisis among Nigerian pilgrims raises concern at Hajj 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Criteria that should be met before embarking on Hajj 2025 were not followed. A lot of cases of mental crises have raised concerns among medical personnel.

Just In: Immigration captures wanted notorious Enugu native doctor, photo emerges

Just In: Immigration captures wanted notorious Enugu native doctor, photo emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has captured a wanted notorious Enugu native doctor. The fleeing native doctor is linked to ritual killings in Enugu.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf