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), Legit.ng’s Current Affairs/Politics Editor of the Year (2024)

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator 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.

5111 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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INEC clarifies N1.5 billion fee for certified true copies of voter register

INEC clarifies N1.5 billion fee for certified true copies of voter register

Politics

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2027 election: Top APC officials name 2 northern governors who would dump PDP for ruling party soon

2027 election: Top APC officials name 2 northern governors who would dump PDP for ruling party soon

Politics

6 days ago

Anti-terrorism: Defence headquarters open up on why Nigerian soldiers are yet to get their allowances

Anti-terrorism: Defence headquarters open up on why Nigerian soldiers are yet to get their allowances

Nigeria

6 days ago

Breaking: Court-ordered medical panel gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's health amid terrorism trial

Breaking: Court-ordered medical panel gives verdict on Nnamdi Kanu's health amid terrorism trial

Nigeria

6 days ago

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions "only option" opposition has left amid quest to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Dele Momodu mentions "only option" opposition has left amid quest to sack Tinubu

Politics

7 days ago

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on changing Nigeria’s trajectory in 4 years, "rest small"

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on changing Nigeria’s trajectory in 4 years, "rest small"

Politics

7 days ago

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

Politics

7 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent pastor has released a notable prophecy on Peter Obi, the leader of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria

7 days ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will close its offices nationwide two times before the end of 2025. The reason for the imminent closures has emerged.

Diri’s PDP's resignation: Tinubu's minister mentions number of states APC would control before 2027

Diri’s PDP's resignation: Tinubu's minister mentions number of states APC would control before 2027

Politics

7 days ago

Following Governor Duoye Diri’s resignation from PDP, a minister of President Bola Tinubu mentioned the number of states APC would control before the 2027 election.

Wale Edun: Journalist releases video amid claims ailing minister travelled abroad for treatment

Wale Edun: Journalist releases video amid claims ailing minister travelled abroad for treatment

Nigeria

7 days ago

Amid reports that Wale Edun, Nigeria's finance minister has been flown abroad for medical treatment, a journalist in the United Kingdom has released a video

2027 election: List of governors who could follow Enugu governor Peter Mbah’s footsteps, join APC

2027 election: List of governors who could follow Enugu governor Peter Mbah’s footsteps, join APC

Politics

7 days ago

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, officially dumped the PDP for the APC on Tuesday. Legit.ng highlights all the governors who could follow in his footsteps soon.

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Politics

8 days ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sunday Dare, Bello El-Rufai reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu as president pardons drug offenders, fraudsters

Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu as president pardons drug offenders, fraudsters

Politics

8 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong message to President Bola Tinubu as the Nigerian leader pardoned drug offenders, illegal miners, and fraudsters.

World Cup qualifiers: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku react as Nigeria heads to playoff after seeing off Benin

World Cup qualifiers: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku react as Nigeria heads to playoff after seeing off Benin

Politics

8 days ago

President Bola Tinubu and his opponents reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

2027 election: Full list of southern govs who have defected to APC since Tinubu became president

2027 election: Full list of southern govs who have defected to APC since Tinubu became president

Politics

8 days ago

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, officially dumped the PDP for the APC on Tuesday. Legit.ng highlights all the southern governors who have followed same path.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf