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), Legit.ng’s Current Affairs/Politics Editor of the Year (2024)

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator 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.

5358 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Jonathan told not to contest in 2027 presidential election, "they'll take his name to toilet"

Jonathan told not to contest in 2027 presidential election, "they'll take his name to toilet"

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Abbo reacts to reports he allegedly molested 13-year-old secondary school pupil

Senator Abbo reacts to reports he allegedly molested 13-year-old secondary school pupil

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

Politics

2 months ago

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

“I knew you'd not disobey”: Tinubu to Soyinka as president inaugurates newly-renovated National Theatre

“I knew you'd not disobey”: Tinubu to Soyinka as president inaugurates newly-renovated National Theatre

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu speaks on day he slept well after cancelling major national activity

Tinubu speaks on day he slept well after cancelling major national activity

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends notable warning message to Jonathan, shares prophecy

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends notable warning message to Jonathan, shares prophecy

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, spiritual figure, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has sent a notable warning message to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

'Red alert': FG mentions Kaduna, 6 other states where flood may wreak havoc, full list emerges

'Red alert': FG mentions Kaduna, 6 other states where flood may wreak havoc, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

The FG has mentioned states where flood may wreak havoc. States, including Kaduna and Niger, are prone to destructive flooding, which is worsened by climate change.

Nigeria at 65: Lagos cleric lists 5 major things leaders need to work on to attain true independence

Nigeria at 65: Lagos cleric lists 5 major things leaders need to work on to attain true independence

Nigeria

2 months ago

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th anniversary, Primate Elijah Ayodele has listed five things the country's leaders need to work on for it to attain true independence.

2027 election: Sowore's ally lists 6 reasons Tinubu will win 2nd term

2027 election: Sowore's ally lists 6 reasons Tinubu will win 2nd term

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a strong ally of former presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore has listed six reasons President Bola Tinubu would win second term.

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

Nigeria

2 months ago

A Nigerian deportee has made a startling revelation about his US deportation. Since April, hundreds of people have been deported from Donald Trump-led United States.

APC administration: Jubilation as Tinubu makes 3 new appointments

APC administration: Jubilation as Tinubu makes 3 new appointments

Politics

2 months ago

As the APC administration continues to pilot the affairs of Nigeria, jubilation was noted on Tuesday. President Bola Tinubu made three new appointments.

Tinubu reacts to viral reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tinubu reacts to viral reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to viral reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday, September 30, in Imo state.

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

Africa

2 months ago

Former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death, multiple reports said on Tuesday. Kabila was found guilty of at least four charges.

2027 presidential election: Tinubu blasts ADC coalition, PDP leaders in fresh message

2027 presidential election: Tinubu blasts ADC coalition, PDP leaders in fresh message

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, President Bola Tinubu has slammed opposition leaders in a fresh message. The opposition is plotting to democratically unseat Tinubu.

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