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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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Has Tinubu dumped Islam for Christianity as viral video claims? Presidency speaks out

Has Tinubu dumped Islam for Christianity as viral video claims? Presidency speaks out

Politics

a month ago

Fubara Snr declares Rivers governorship bid for 2027 election, party unveiled

Fubara Snr declares Rivers governorship bid for 2027 election, party unveiled

Politics

a month ago

Eid el-Kabir holiday: Government declares fresh work-free day for public sector workers

Eid el-Kabir holiday: Government declares fresh work-free day for public sector workers

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Atiku mentions next step as Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen reject ADC election result

2027 election: Atiku mentions next step as Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen reject ADC election result

Politics

a month ago

ADC takes fresh action as Atiku emerges party's presidential candidate, beating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

ADC takes fresh action as Atiku emerges party's presidential candidate, beating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

Politics

a month ago

Live updates: Atiku responds to Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen over ADC primary fallout

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Live updates: Atiku responds to Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen over ADC primary fallout

Politics

a month ago

Atiku speaks out as presidency says Nigeria’s borrowing level is lower than that of some countries

Atiku speaks out as presidency says Nigeria’s borrowing level is lower than that of some countries

Politics

a month ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted after the presidency claimed that Nigeria’s borrowing level is lower than that of some other African countries.

Full text of Atiku's speech after emerging ADC presidential candidate for 2027 election

Full text of Atiku's speech after emerging ADC presidential candidate for 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Former Nigerian Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has released a speech after emerging as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

2027 primaries: Abia APC sends message to unsuccessful aspirants, announces next step

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2027 primaries: Abia APC sends message to unsuccessful aspirants, announces next step

Politics

a month ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia state has listed key steps being taken to retain those who lost at its 2027 primaries in the party ahead.

Abia: APC challenges Otti over “414 roads” claim, demands evidence

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Abia: APC challenges Otti over “414 roads” claim, demands evidence

Politics

a month ago

Abia APC challenges Governor Otti's claim of 414 completed road projects, demanding transparency amid concerns over worker welfare and alleged government propaganda.

PDP consensus candidate for 2027 presidential election announced, video trends

PDP consensus candidate for 2027 presidential election announced, video trends

Politics

a month ago

The PDP, which governed Nigeria from 1999 to 2015, has announced its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections following internal party processes.

2027 election: Kefiano clinches Plateau PDP governorship ticket, makes key vow

2027 election: Kefiano clinches Plateau PDP governorship ticket, makes key vow

Politics

a month ago

Kefas Wungak Ropshik, fondly called Kefiano, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Plateau state for the 2027 election.

Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant Amaechi rejects election’s outcome, gives reasons

Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant Amaechi rejects election’s outcome, gives reasons

Politics

a month ago

Ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the outcome of the ADC presidential primary election. Amaechi explained the reason for his decision.

Federal government approves 50% fare discount on train services for Eid Al Adha, dates, details emerge

Federal government approves 50% fare discount on train services for Eid Al Adha, dates, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

The President Bola Tinubu-led government has approved a 50% discount on NRC train fares for Eid Al Adha 2026. The dates for everyone to benefit have been disclosed.

Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant’s group boycotts result Announcement, gives reason

Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant’s group boycotts result Announcement, gives reason

Politics

a month ago

Supporters of a top African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant on Tuesday, May 26, boycotted the result announcement. Legit.ng has the details.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf