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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.

6013 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Just In: Natasha speaks on actual cause of fresh row at National Assembly complex as video goes viral

Just In: Natasha speaks on actual cause of fresh row at National Assembly complex as video goes viral

Politics

2 months ago

Ribadu reacts to El-Rufai's accusation of importing poison to Nigeria, sends message to DSS

Ribadu reacts to El-Rufai's accusation of importing poison to Nigeria, sends message to DSS

Politics

2 months ago

Insecurity in Nigeria: US military intervention felt in Borno, 3 other states, full list emerges

Insecurity in Nigeria: US military intervention felt in Borno, 3 other states, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Heavy gunshots in Kwara as bandits launch attack again, residents abducted in Patigi

Just In: Heavy gunshots in Kwara as bandits launch attack again, residents abducted in Patigi

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ramadan 2026: When does fasting begin in Nigeria and what are the rules?

Ramadan 2026: When does fasting begin in Nigeria and what are the rules?

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Fresh drama as El-Rufai accuses Ribadu's office of importing poison, full content of letter surfaces

Breaking: Fresh drama as El-Rufai accuses Ribadu's office of importing poison, full content of letter surfaces

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Prophet releases message on Tinubu’s chances amid sack plots by Atiku, Obi, others

2027 election: Prophet releases message on Tinubu’s chances amid sack plots by Atiku, Obi, others

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the next polls, a prominent and outspoken Nigerian prophet has released a message on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 election chances.

Prominent Christian leader Primate Ayodele builds, commissions mosque in Lagos, photos trend

Prominent Christian leader Primate Ayodele builds, commissions mosque in Lagos, photos trend

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prominent Christian leader Primate Elijah Ayodele has built and commissioned a mosque in Lagos, with photos of the development trending on blogs.

Prophetess seeks prayers for Jonathan's wife, Turai Yar'Adua, shares prophecy on Rivers crisis

Prophetess seeks prayers for Jonathan's wife, Turai Yar'Adua, shares prophecy on Rivers crisis

Politics

2 months ago

Celebrity prophetess Bright The Seer has prophesied potential danger for Nigeria’s former first ladies and shared warnings amid political tensions in Rivers State.

Pastor Anosike releases prophecy on solar collapse, chaos, "they’ll cast viruses in the sun"

Pastor Anosike releases prophecy on solar collapse, chaos, "they’ll cast viruses in the sun"

Africa

2 months ago

Nigerian cleric, Pastor John Anosike, has shared a notable prophecy warning of solar collapse, extreme weather, and alleged plans to “cast viruses in the sun".

El-Rufai speaks on running in 2027 presidential election

El-Rufai speaks on running in 2027 presidential election

Politics

2 months ago

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, addresses the likelihood of contesting in the 2027 presidential election, clarifying his current position.

Major religious concern springs up as INEC announces 2027 election timetable, details emerge

Major religious concern springs up as INEC announces 2027 election timetable, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

A major religious concern has emerged after INEC announced the timetable for the 2027 elections. Fresh details reveal why some stakeholders are reacting strongly.

Japa: Cleric releases prophecy on UK deporting many Nigerians, “we need to pray”

Japa: Cleric releases prophecy on UK deporting many Nigerians, “we need to pray”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A prominent Nigerian cleric has shared a prophecy regarding the UK’s deportation of many Nigerians, urging citizens to pray and seek guidance amid the situation.

Breaking: El-Rufai to appear at ICPC office in Abuja, date surfaces

Breaking: El-Rufai to appear at ICPC office in Abuja, date surfaces

Politics

2 months ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear at the anti-graft agency ICPC office in Abuja, with the date of his scheduled visit now disclosed.

2027 election: 7 key activities and dates to watch for as INEC releases official timetable

2027 election: 7 key activities and dates to watch for as INEC releases official timetable

Politics

2 months ago

INEC has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Discover 7 key activities and dates every voter and candidate should know to stay prepared.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf