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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.

6471 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tension as prominent Islamic cleric assassinated in Kwara, photo emerges

Tension as prominent Islamic cleric assassinated in Kwara, photo emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

June 2026: Federal government to declare public holiday for all institutions, date emerges

June 2026: Federal government to declare public holiday for all institutions, date emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: APC raises alarm over alleged plot by Otti-led Abia govt to destabilise party

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2027 election: APC raises alarm over alleged plot by Otti-led Abia govt to destabilise party

Politics

a month ago

Just In: Oyo governor Makinde told to resign as Ogbomosho teachers, students remain in captivity, “sad enough"

Just In: Oyo governor Makinde told to resign as Ogbomosho teachers, students remain in captivity, “sad enough"

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: "Tinubu may be disgraced out,” Primate Ayodele speaks in fresh message

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2027 election: "Tinubu may be disgraced out,” Primate Ayodele speaks in fresh message

Politics

a month ago

“Serious tension": Fear as gunmen storm Imo community, kill 8, details emerge

“Serious tension": Fear as gunmen storm Imo community, kill 8, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso speaks after emerging as NDC’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

Breaking: Kwankwaso speaks after emerging as NDC’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Kano political heavyweight Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has spoken after emerging as the NDC’s vice presidential candidate for the 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Full text of Peter Obi's speech after emerging NDC presidential candidate for 2027 election

Full text of Peter Obi's speech after emerging NDC presidential candidate for 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Former Anambra state Governor Peter Obi has released a major speech after officially emerging as the NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

Just In: Peter Obi takes final decision on naming Kwankwaso as running mate for 2027 election

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Just In: Peter Obi takes final decision on naming Kwankwaso as running mate for 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Peter Obi has finally made a crucial decision on naming his running mate for the 2027 presidential election as he works with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.

2027 election: New twist as Primate Ayodele predicts Tinubu's loss for 2nd term, gives condition

2027 election: New twist as Primate Ayodele predicts Tinubu's loss for 2nd term, gives condition

Politics

a month ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that President Bola Tinubu may lose the 2027 election, while outlining conditions purportedly tied to his political future.

Deadly shootings in Lagos as kidnappers target billionaire, video emerges amid police's intervention

Deadly shootings in Lagos as kidnappers target billionaire, video emerges amid police's intervention

Nigeria

a month ago

A fierce gun battle broke out in Ejigbo, Lagos, after kidnappers attempted to abduct a billionaire businessman, igniting panic and security tension in the area.

Atiku reacts as presidency says Tinubu took bullet for Nigeria

Atiku reacts as presidency says Tinubu took bullet for Nigeria

Politics

a month ago

Presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar on Friday, May 29, reacted after the presidency claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “took a bullet for Nigeria."

2027 election: Kalu speaks on Tinubu's second term chances

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2027 election: Kalu speaks on Tinubu's second term chances

Politics

a month ago

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has addressed the chances of President Bola Tinubu getting re-elected in 2027.

Just In: Protest rocks Ibadan over kidnapping of teachers, schoolchildren by Boko Haram, video surfaces

Just In: Protest rocks Ibadan over kidnapping of teachers, schoolchildren by Boko Haram, video surfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

Protests erupted in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Friday, over the kidnapping of teachers and schoolchildren by Boko Haram, triggering widespread outrage.

Breaking: Top Nigerian cleric Sheikh Al-Adaby is dead, “monumental loss”

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Breaking: Top Nigerian cleric Sheikh Al-Adaby is dead, “monumental loss”

Nigeria

a month ago

Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdulkadir Muhammad Kamaldeen Al-Adaby has died, marking the end of an era for the Muslim community in Ilorin and beyond.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf