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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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APC governor told to resign amid pressure: "accept responsibility"

APC governor told to resign amid pressure: "accept responsibility"

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Cross River commissioner for power William dies in Abuja, "my heart is broken"

Breaking: Cross River commissioner for power William dies in Abuja, "my heart is broken"

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Wike told to join APC formally or step aside immediately, "seeds of discord"

2027 election: Wike told to join APC formally or step aside immediately, "seeds of discord"

Politics

a month ago

Did bandits abduct 6 Islamic scholars at APC's Senator Yari's residence in Zamfara? Army speaks out

Did bandits abduct 6 Islamic scholars at APC's Senator Yari's residence in Zamfara? Army speaks out

Politics

a month ago

NiDCOM speaks on over 200 Nigerians detained in India

NiDCOM speaks on over 200 Nigerians detained in India

Nigeria

a month ago

How Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi say they made their wealth

How Tinubu, Atiku, and Peter Obi say they made their wealth

Politics

a month ago

Tears as top Nigerian Islamic scholar Asubiaro dies in Ireland, photo, video emerge

Tears as top Nigerian Islamic scholar Asubiaro dies in Ireland, photo, video emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar Abdul-Ganiy Adeleke Asubiaro has died in Ireland, sparking grief and tributes among Muslims and admirers across Nigeria.

Tinubu, Atiku’s $10.2m could fund Nigerian businesses

Tinubu, Atiku’s $10.2m could fund Nigerian businesses

Politics

a month ago

Tinubu and Atiku’s camps committed more than $10.2 million to US lobbying, an amount that could have funded thousands of small businesses in Nigeria.

Concerns as terrorists plot attacks on Osun markets, worship centres

Concerns as terrorists plot attacks on Osun markets, worship centres

Politics

a month ago

Security concerns have emerged in Osun state, southwest Nigeria, as terrorists reportedly plot attacks on markets and worship centres. Legit.ng has the details.

Immigration authorities announce first step to working legally in Canada

Immigration authorities announce first step to working legally in Canada

World

a month ago

Canada’s IRCC reminds foreign workers that a valid work permit is required to work legally and urges them to meet permit conditions and apply for extensions early.

23 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

23 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

NiMet has warned of severe thunderstorms, moderate rainfall and strong winds across 23 Nigerian states, including Lagos, on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Obi, Tinubu or Atiku? 'I saw the winner,' cleric makes bold claim on 2027 election conqueror

Obi, Tinubu or Atiku? 'I saw the winner,' cleric makes bold claim on 2027 election conqueror

Politics

a month ago

A cleric has released a prophecy on the 2027 election, claiming he saw the winner as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Peter Obi remain key contenders.

Cleric shares prophecy, predicts 2027 election will come down to Atiku, 1 other leading contestant

Cleric shares prophecy, predicts 2027 election will come down to Atiku, 1 other leading contestant

Politics

a month ago

A cleric has shared a prophecy on Nigeria’s 2027 election, predicting the presidential race will come down to Atiku Abubakar and one other leading contestant.

Inspector general of police filming warning triggers outrage, details emerge

Inspector general of police filming warning triggers outrage, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

IGP Tunji Disu’s warning against filming police officers on duty has sparked outrage, with rights groups and critics defending citizens’ right to record.

2027 election: 'They are hungry,' Primate Ayodele slams bishops who endorsed Tinubu for 2nd term

2027 election: 'They are hungry,' Primate Ayodele slams bishops who endorsed Tinubu for 2nd term

Politics

a month ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele reacts to Nigerian bishops' endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. Legit.ng has the details.

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