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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.

6001 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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ICPC picks up Nasir El-Rufai after EFCC, DSS detentions

ICPC picks up Nasir El-Rufai after EFCC, DSS detentions

Politics

2 months ago

Abia: APC congresses suspended indefinitely ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Abia: APC congresses suspended indefinitely ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

2 months ago

“Attention 2026 UTME candidates,” JAMB sends fresh message to all applicants

“Attention 2026 UTME candidates,” JAMB sends fresh message to all applicants

Education

2 months ago

Amaechi mentions Tinubu's appointee who is reportedly planning to become president in 2031

Amaechi mentions Tinubu's appointee who is reportedly planning to become president in 2031

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Ex-presidential aspirant Adamu Garba reacts to rumours of dumping APC

2027 election: Ex-presidential aspirant Adamu Garba reacts to rumours of dumping APC

Politics

2 months ago

Amaechi speaks on running in 2027 election, shares what he will do if he fails to get ADC ticket

Amaechi speaks on running in 2027 election, shares what he will do if he fails to get ADC ticket

Politics

2 months ago

Throwback video shows Atiku narrating how his father was jailed

Throwback video shows Atiku narrating how his father was jailed

Politics

2 months ago

A throwback video has captured Atiku Abubakar narrating the story of how his father was jailed, sharing personal insights into his family’s past.

Ramadan 2026: Why Shehu of Borno announced commencement of fasting instead of Sultan of Sokoto

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Ramadan 2026: Why Shehu of Borno announced commencement of fasting instead of Sultan of Sokoto

Nigeria

2 months ago

Amid Ramadan 2026, find out why the Shehu of Borno announced the commencement of fasting instead of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar.

List of countries that have announced start of Ramadan 2026

List of countries that have announced start of Ramadan 2026

Nigeria

2 months ago

Several countries worldwide have announced the start of Ramadan 2026, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide.

Breaking: Crescent sighted in Nigeria for Ramadan 2026

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Breaking: Crescent sighted in Nigeria for Ramadan 2026

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Ramadan 2026 crescent has been sighted in Nigeria, signaling the start of fasting for Muslims across the country. Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam.

Only 20 per cent of Nigeria’s waste managed, environmental engineers speak out

Only 20 per cent of Nigeria’s waste managed, environmental engineers speak out

Nigeria

2 months ago

Environmental engineers reveal that only 20% of Nigeria’s waste is properly managed, highlighting urgent challenges in the country’s waste management system.

Breaking: Sultan’s rep officially announces start of Ramadan 2026 in Nigeria, video trends

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Breaking: Sultan’s rep officially announces start of Ramadan 2026 in Nigeria, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

The camp of the Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on Tuesday, February 17, declared the commencement of Ramadan 2026.

Ogun: Tears, anger as 7 die in fatal accident at Ota tollgate, Gov Abiodun releases strong statement

Ogun: Tears, anger as 7 die in fatal accident at Ota tollgate, Gov Abiodun releases strong statement

Nigeria

2 months ago

Several people have died in a tragic road accident in Ogun State, south-west zone of Nigeria, with Governor Dapo Abiodun reacting strongly on Tuesday.

Ramadan 2026: 8 people who are exempt from fasting in Islam

Ramadan 2026: 8 people who are exempt from fasting in Islam

Nigeria

2 months ago

Discover the 8 groups of people who are exempt from fasting during Ramadan 2026 in Islam, including the reasons for their exemptions and who qualifies.

Tinubu's govt explains difference between Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho, sends notable message to Nigerians

Tinubu's govt explains difference between Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho, sends notable message to Nigerians

Politics

2 months ago

The Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu has clarified the differences between Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho, while sending a notable message to citizens.

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