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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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Sokoto residents speak on claims of French army's presence in Nigeria, details surface

Sokoto residents speak on claims of French army's presence in Nigeria, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

NNPC: Omokri reacts as El-Rufai responds to claim of alleged Yorubanisation agenda by Tinubu

NNPC: Omokri reacts as El-Rufai responds to claim of alleged Yorubanisation agenda by Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

2027: PDP identifies major challenge amid plan to sack Tinubu, details emerge

2027: PDP identifies major challenge amid plan to sack Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

"What a sad situation": Top activist Dele Farotimi breaks down in tears, video trends

"What a sad situation": Top activist Dele Farotimi breaks down in tears, video trends

Politics

a year ago

From national grid collapses to Kano emirship tussle: 10 events that dominated 2024

From national grid collapses to Kano emirship tussle: 10 events that dominated 2024

Nigeria

a year ago

New Year 2025: Prominent Nigerian pastor releases prophetic message, says "this is the time"

New Year 2025: Prominent Nigerian pastor releases prophetic message, says "this is the time"

Nigeria

a year ago

2027: Presidency speaks on possibility of Tinubu losing election

2027: Presidency speaks on possibility of Tinubu losing election

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 polls, the presidency has spoken on the possibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu losing the presidential election to the opposition.

Tinubu under fire over purported 2027 presidential ambition, details surface

Tinubu under fire over purported 2027 presidential ambition, details surface

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under fire over alleged 2027 ambition. Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, and is qualified to see re-election.

New Year 2025: Nigerian prophet releases prophecies on Tinubu, economy, others

New Year 2025: Nigerian prophet releases prophecies on Tinubu, economy, others

Nigeria

a year ago

Ahead of the new year 2025, a Nigerian pastor, Prophet Godiya Audu Adams, has released prophecies. The cleric also offered counsel to all Nigerians.

Throwback pictures show Saraki’s memorable moments with Mourinho, other global superstars in Ilorin

Throwback pictures show Saraki’s memorable moments with Mourinho, other global superstars in Ilorin

Nigeria

a year ago

Throwback pictures have shown memorable moments from the past administration of Bukola Saraki. Saraki facilitated the coming of global superstars to Ilorin.

Sharia: “Christians not to be subjected to Islamic law,” Sheikh Idris Oni speaks, gives condition

Sharia: “Christians not to be subjected to Islamic law,” Sheikh Idris Oni speaks, gives condition

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid debates over the implementation of Sharia, Sheikh Idris Oni has spoken and said Christians are not to be subjected to Islamic law. The cleric gave a condition.

Peter Obi reacts as assailants gun down top Catholic Priest in Anambra, “heartbreaking news”

Peter Obi reacts as assailants gun down top Catholic Priest in Anambra, “heartbreaking news”

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi has reacted after assailants gunned down a prominent Catholic Priest in Anambra. Obi released a statement on Friday evening, December 27.

Kemi Badenoch risks being dragged to court, reason emerges

Kemi Badenoch risks being dragged to court, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Reform United Kingdom (UK) leader Nigel Farage has threatened to take legal action against Kemi Badenoch. Farage gave his reason on Friday, December 27.

Tinubu prays at Lekki mosque in Lagos as Imam mentions name President shares with Prophet Muhammad

Tinubu prays at Lekki mosque in Lagos as Imam mentions name President shares with Prophet Muhammad

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu prayed at the Lekki mosque in Lagos on Friday, December 27. The mosque's Imam mentioned the name the president shares with Prophet Muhammad.

“Forever etched in our hearts”: Ondo gov pays moving tribute to Akeredolu on 1st death anniversary

“Forever etched in our hearts”: Ondo gov pays moving tribute to Akeredolu on 1st death anniversary

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has paid tribute to Rotimi Akeredolu on the former APC chieftain's first death anniversary. The statement was obtained by Legit.ng.

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