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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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Breaking: Atiku’s running mate in 2023 election Okowa dumps PDP, defects to APC

Breaking: Atiku’s running mate in 2023 election Okowa dumps PDP, defects to APC

Politics

a year ago

'N85k Tinubu empowerment' viral message: APC releases statement

'N85k Tinubu empowerment' viral message: APC releases statement

Politics

a year ago

Rivers crisis: Tinubu reportedly meets Fubara as sources share governor's likely next political step

Rivers crisis: Tinubu reportedly meets Fubara as sources share governor's likely next political step

Politics

a year ago

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to 1 Tinubu’s appointee over possible sack

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to 1 Tinubu’s appointee over possible sack

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers' governor suspension: Fubara's backers go spiritual, "they tried to bury us"

Rivers' governor suspension: Fubara's backers go spiritual, "they tried to bury us"

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Police react to reports of deadly explosion in Kaduna

Just In: Police react to reports of deadly explosion in Kaduna

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists names

2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists names

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians prepare for the 2027 election, at least three key PDP governors are allegedly set to defect to the APC. A report has noted four names.

2027 election: Drama as APC's Akpabio snubs party, endorses top PDP governor

2027 election: Drama as APC's Akpabio snubs party, endorses top PDP governor

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio of the APC has snubbed his party. Akpabio endorsed a top PDP governor.

Kwara residents counter police claims, speak on disturbing attacks by 'Mahmuda' terror group

Kwara residents counter police claims, speak on disturbing attacks by 'Mahmuda' terror group

Nigeria

a year ago

Kwara residents have countered claims by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The residents lamented the incessant attacks from the 'Mahmuda' terror group.

'Tinubu arrowhead of motor-park political banditry,' Pastor Bakare fires president in viral video

'Tinubu arrowhead of motor-park political banditry,' Pastor Bakare fires president in viral video

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has been accused of being the arrowhead of an alleged motor-park political banditry. Tunde Bakare fired the Nigerian leader in a viral video.

President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 19 days abroad

President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 19 days abroad

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is billed to return to Nigeria after 19 days abroad. Tinubu's trips include travels to Paris, France, and London, the United Kingdom (UK).

Pope Francis: Former bouncer, 9 other facts to know about Christian leader as he dies at 88

Pope Francis: Former bouncer, 9 other facts to know about Christian leader as he dies at 88

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) finally succumbed to death on Monday, April 21. Legit.ng highlights 10 things to know about the late Christian leader.

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Europe

a year ago

Following the death of Pope Francis, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and other leaders across the world have reacted. Legit.ng has the details.

Pope Francis' death: How is new Catholic head selected?

Pope Francis' death: How is new Catholic head selected?

Europe

a year ago

The world was hit with the news of Pope Francis' death on Monday, April 21. Many are curious about how the new Catholic head will be selected. Legit.ng explains how.

2027 election: Zamfara governor breaks silence on alleged exit from PDP

2027 election: Zamfara governor breaks silence on alleged exit from PDP

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence on reports that he has dumped the PDP. Lawal shared an audio.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf