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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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2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Judge withdraws from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, gives reason

Breaking: Judge withdraws from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

N77K NYSC allawee: Nigerian govt speaks on payment of backlog, details emerge

N77K NYSC allawee: Nigerian govt speaks on payment of backlog, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Jubilation as Super Eagles' chief host shares 30K match tickets, details emerge

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Jubilation as Super Eagles' chief host shares 30K match tickets, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Super Eagles' chief host has shared a piece of notable information as Nigerians look forward to the crucial world cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe in Akwa Ibom.

Rivers crisis: Influential southwest governor gets strong warning message ahead of 2027 election

Rivers crisis: Influential southwest governor gets strong warning message ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Amid the political crisis in Rivers state, the APC has slammed Seyi Makinde and said the Oyo governor and Nyesom Wike "swim in the same ocean of autocracy".

2027 election: ‘It’ll be difficult to defeat Tinubu,' prominent lawyer, gives reason

2027 election: ‘It’ll be difficult to defeat Tinubu,' prominent lawyer, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election, Barrister Muhammed Adam has said it will be very difficult to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Barr. Adam gave a key reason.

Alleged sexual harassment: Natasha reacts to claims she reportedly apologised to Akpabio-led senate

Alleged sexual harassment: Natasha reacts to claims she reportedly apologised to Akpabio-led senate

Politics

a year ago

Amid an alleged sexual harassment claim, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to reports she reportedly apologised to the Godswill Akpabio-led senate.

Breaking: Several inmates escape from Kogi prison, "serious concerns"

Breaking: Several inmates escape from Kogi prison, "serious concerns"

Nigeria

a year ago

Several inmates have escaped from a prison in Kogi state. Top Kogi government official, Kingsley Fanwo, released a statement on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Onikijipa v Sheikh Habeeb Al-Ilory: Mufti of Ilorin reacts to accusation of trying to kill Mudeer

Onikijipa v Sheikh Habeeb Al-Ilory: Mufti of Ilorin reacts to accusation of trying to kill Mudeer

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid the Onikijipa and Sheikh Habeeb Al-Ilory row, the Mufti of Ilorin, Sheikh Sulaimon Farouq has spoken on the accusation of trying to kill the Mudeer Markaz.

2027 presidential election: Cleric releases prophecy, predicts Jonathan's fate

2027 presidential election: Cleric releases prophecy, predicts Jonathan's fate

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election, a prominent cleric has predicted Goodluck Jonathan's fate if he contests for the presidency.

Tinubu dragged to court over Fubara's suspension, state of emergency in Rivers

Tinubu dragged to court over Fubara's suspension, state of emergency in Rivers

Politics

a year ago

SERAP has sued President Bola Tinubu over what it described as "the clearly unlawful" suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers state lawmakers.

Rivers: Fubara makes 1st public appearance days after suspension by Tinubu, photo, location surface

Rivers: Fubara makes 1st public appearance days after suspension by Tinubu, photo, location surface

Politics

a year ago

The suspended governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara has made his first public appearance days after his sanction by President Bola Tinubu. His location is now known.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf