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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

Author's articles

Outrage as Islamic cleric who took 'Osanyin' to Portable declares self Allah's prophet, video trends

Outrage as Islamic cleric who took 'Osanyin' to Portable declares self Allah's prophet, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to war with each other

How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to war with each other

Africa

a year ago

2027: Atiku breaks silence amid reports he is allegedly leaving PDP, details emerge

2027: Atiku breaks silence amid reports he is allegedly leaving PDP, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

'How I almost died,' RCCG's Pastor Adeboye opens up

'How I almost died,' RCCG's Pastor Adeboye opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

Apply: Federal Service accepts application for youth development officer roles, requirements surface

Apply: Federal Service accepts application for youth development officer roles, requirements surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu gives Jega fresh appointment amid renewed hope pursuit

Tinubu gives Jega fresh appointment amid renewed hope pursuit

Politics

a year ago

Akpabio, Senate, under fire over suspension of PDP's Natasha, details emerge

Akpabio, Senate, under fire over suspension of PDP's Natasha, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate are under fire over the recent suspension of PDP's Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

Africa

a year ago

A UN helicopter has been shot at in South Sudan with deaths recorded. The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, said the attack may constitute a war crime.

Several lives lost as deadly explosion hits Niger, details emerge

Several lives lost as deadly explosion hits Niger, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Several people have died as an explosion hit Niger state. 300 people passed away from tanker explosions in the four months in the world's most populous black nation.

2027: Jubilation as strong PDP chieftain dumps party for APC, details emerge

2027: Jubilation as strong PDP chieftain dumps party for APC, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

A former house of representatives member has finally dumped the PDP for ruling APC. The ex-lawmaker's defection comes as politicians prepare for the 2027 election.

Akpabio mentions where he slept on Natasha’s wedding day

Akpabio mentions where he slept on Natasha’s wedding day

Politics

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mentioned where he slept on Natasha Akpoti’s wedding day in 2022. Akpoti married Emmanuel Uduaghan in a ceremony at Ihima.

Rivers: Fresh trouble for Gov Fubara as pro-Wike lawmakers revive impeachment plot, reason emerges

Rivers: Fresh trouble for Gov Fubara as pro-Wike lawmakers revive impeachment plot, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

Amid the Rivers state political crisis, fresh trouble has surfaced for Governor Siminalayi Fubara as pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers have revived their impeachment plot.

Just in: Many hospitalised as explosion hits Ogun company, police release statement

Just in: Many hospitalised as explosion hits Ogun company, police release statement

Nigeria

a year ago

An explosion hit Ogun state and people have been hospitalised. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) released an official statement on Thursday morning, March 6.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Did Kogi senator accuse Fayemi of sexual harassment? Former governor opens up

Natasha vs Akpabio: Did Kogi senator accuse Fayemi of sexual harassment? Former governor opens up

Politics

a year ago

Amid the Natasha Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio saga, former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi has responded to an allegation where his name was mentioned.

DJ Daniel: Donald Trump gives 13-year-old top appointment in US, video trends

DJ Daniel: Donald Trump gives 13-year-old top appointment in US, video trends

US

a year ago

President Donald Trump of the United States has named a 13-year-old cancer survivor, DJ Daniel, a secret service agent. The moment's video trended on social media.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf