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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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APC vs NDC/ADC/PDP: Cleric unveils ‘divine choice’ for 2027 presidency, “God has shown me already"

APC vs NDC/ADC/PDP: Cleric unveils ‘divine choice’ for 2027 presidency, “God has shown me already"

Politics

2 months ago

US President Trump gives new directive to Nigerians, others applying for green cards

US President Trump gives new directive to Nigerians, others applying for green cards

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Sowore announces 2027 election presidential bid, discloses party

Breaking: Sowore announces 2027 election presidential bid, discloses party

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Has Goodluck Jonathan endorsed Peter Obi? Fact rmerges

2027 election: Has Goodluck Jonathan endorsed Peter Obi? Fact rmerges

Politics

2 months ago

New twist as Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on 'end' of Tinubu's APC, reason emerges

New twist as Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on 'end' of Tinubu's APC, reason emerges

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: 2 powerful forces behind Kwankwaso named, list emerges

2027 election: 2 powerful forces behind Kwankwaso named, list emerges

Politics

2 months ago

Live updates: Aspirant Hamzat speaks on Lagos APC primary election

Live

Live updates: Aspirant Hamzat speaks on Lagos APC primary election

Politics

2 months ago

All eyes are on the APC governorship primary as top aspirants vie for the party’s ticket. Legit.ng brings you the live udpates from several states.

Ghanaian prophet releases prophecy on Peter Obi winning 2027 election, gives condition

Ghanaian prophet releases prophecy on Peter Obi winning 2027 election, gives condition

Politics

2 months ago

A Ghanaian prophet has shared a prophecy on Peter Obi’s chances in the 2027 elections, revealing the condition he believes could secure victory for the ex-governor.

2027 election: 6 powerful forces behind Peter Obi named, full list emerges

2027 election: 6 powerful forces behind Peter Obi named, full list emerges

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, key political structures believed to be backing former Governor Peter Gregory Obi have been identified.

2027 election: Tinubu speaks on what he'll do in second term in office

2027 election: Tinubu speaks on what he'll do in second term in office

Politics

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has outlined his plans for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 elections, detailing what his administration intends to achieve.

Is Kwankwaso working for Tinubu? Ex-Kano governor breaks silence on viral claim

Is Kwankwaso working for Tinubu? Ex-Kano governor breaks silence on viral claim

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has addressed speculation linking him to President Bola Tinubu, clarifying his position amid reports of a possible political alliance.

APC primaries: Party's national chairman shares details of meeting with Tinubu

APC primaries: Party's national chairman shares details of meeting with Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

The APC national chairman has shared fresh details about his recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu amid ongoing governorship primaries across Nigeria.

Obi, Tinubu, or Atiku? Prophet shares prophecy on 2027 election winner

Obi, Tinubu, or Atiku? Prophet shares prophecy on 2027 election winner

Politics

2 months ago

A prophet has shared a prediction on the outcome of the 2027 presidential election amid rising political activity and opposition moves ahead of the contest.

APC primaries: Party breaks silence on reports of Opah’s disqualification in Abia state

Exclusive

APC primaries: Party breaks silence on reports of Opah’s disqualification in Abia state

Politics

2 months ago

The APC has reacted to reports alleging the disqualification of Abia governorship aspirant, Eric Opah, ahead of the party’s primary election on Thursday.

2027 election: New twist as Nigerians told Kwankwaso working for Tinubu, "strategic"

2027 election: New twist as Nigerians told Kwankwaso working for Tinubu, "strategic"

Politics

2 months ago

A new political twist has emerged ahead of the 2027 elections, with claims that opposition leader Rabiu Kwankwaso is 'working for' President Bola Tinubu.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf