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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 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source, provides details

2027 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source, provides details

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

US

a year ago

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

Nigeria

a year ago

Tears as Tinubu’s top campaigner dies in Lagos, "words fail me"

Tears as Tinubu’s top campaigner dies in Lagos, "words fail me"

Politics

a year ago

Police open up amid reports infamous SARS has returned in Nigeria

Police open up amid reports infamous SARS has returned in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Police authorities in Nigeria have spoken out amid reports that the infamous SARS has returned in the country. Police spokesman releases a statement.

Supreme Court gives judgment on Fubara’s appeal challenging Wike ally-led assembly

Supreme Court gives judgment on Fubara’s appeal challenging Wike ally-led assembly

Politics

a year ago

The Supreme Court has given its judgment on Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal challenging Nyesom Wike ally-led state house of assembly.

Obasanjo holds meeting with Atiku, Tambuwal, others, amid 2027 permutations, video emerges

Obasanjo holds meeting with Atiku, Tambuwal, others, amid 2027 permutations, video emerges

Politics

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo held a meeting with Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and a few opposition figures on Monday, February 10, in Ogun state.

Did authorities ask all unemployed Nigerians to register at any employment directorate? Fact emerges

Did authorities ask all unemployed Nigerians to register at any employment directorate? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A message said authorities asked all unemployed Nigerians to unfailingly register at any directorate of employment office. Legit.ng checked if this is true.

Rivers: Tension as 19 people feared killed in renewed cult clash, details emerge

Rivers: Tension as 19 people feared killed in renewed cult clash, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension surfaced on Sunday, February 9, when 19 people were reportedly killed in a renewed cult clash. A source in the area explained what happened.

Northern ministers reportedly get marching orders over Tinubu, details surface

Northern ministers reportedly get marching orders over Tinubu, details surface

Politics

a year ago

Northern ministers have reportedly received marching orders over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Legit.ng has the details of the alleged development.

2027: New move spells out roles for Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai amid quest to sack Tinubu

2027: New move spells out roles for Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai amid quest to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to 2027, a new move has spelt out roles for Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others amid the quest to sack President Bola Tinubu.

Deportation: Has Tinubu shut down Nigeria’s embassy in US? Fact emerges

Deportation: Has Tinubu shut down Nigeria’s embassy in US? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A blog claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shut down Nigeria’s embassy in the United States (US). Legit.ng probed this claim and came out with its verdict.

Is English no longer language of instruction in schools in Kano, other northern states? Fact Emerges

Is English no longer language of instruction in schools in Kano, other northern states? Fact Emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A prominent Facebook user claimed English is no longer the language of instruction in Kano state and other northern Nigerian schools. Legit.ng fact-checked this.

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