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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu US documents could end 2nd term bid, speaks on America's alleged plan

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu US documents could end 2nd term bid, speaks on America's alleged plan

Politics

a month ago

How Atiku’s subsidy move could give Tinubu fresh 2027 trouble, analyst shares

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How Atiku’s subsidy move could give Tinubu fresh 2027 trouble, analyst shares

Politics

a month ago

Tinubu’s appointee: Group fires back at opposition over campaign role, 'sign of electoral defeat'

Tinubu’s appointee: Group fires back at opposition over campaign role, 'sign of electoral defeat'

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Atiku projected to win 9 states, full list, details emerge

2027 election: Atiku projected to win 9 states, full list, details emerge

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Lagos opposition figure meets Senate, House of Reps candidates

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2027 election: Lagos opposition figure meets Senate, House of Reps candidates

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Peter Obi projected to win 8 states, full list emerges

2027 election: Peter Obi projected to win 8 states, full list emerges

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Tinubu projected to win 20 states, full list emerges

2027 election: Tinubu projected to win 20 states, full list emerges

Politics

a month ago

A new political forecast projects President Bola Tinubu to win 20 states in the 2027 presidential election, ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

‘After God, you're next': Aviation student's family sends emotional message to ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello

‘After God, you're next': Aviation student's family sends emotional message to ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello

Politics

a month ago

The family of an aviation student has sent a heartfelt message to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, declaring, “After God, you’re next.”

Two dead after stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square

Two dead after stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square

US

a month ago

People have died following a stabbing incident in New York’s Times Square in the US. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the attacker.

Breaking: Former Governor Sylva wanted over alleged coup plot, announces resignation from APC

Breaking: Former Governor Sylva wanted over alleged coup plot, announces resignation from APC

Politics

a month ago

Former Bayelsa governor Timipre Sylva has resigned from the APC and sent a strong message to Nigerians amid fresh political developments ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: Police, military, others commence security training

2027 election: Police, military, others commence security training

Politics

a month ago

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, police, military and other security agencies have commenced training to strengthen election security and ensure peaceful polls.

Breaking: APC chairman assassinated in Nigeria's Kano state

Breaking: APC chairman assassinated in Nigeria's Kano state

Politics

a month ago

Some gunmen have cruelly killed an APC chairman and another resident during an overnight attack in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano state, Nigeria.

Tinubu, Obi or Atiku? Fresh prophecy drops on potential winner of 2027 election

Tinubu, Obi or Atiku? Fresh prophecy drops on potential winner of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

A fresh prophecy has emerged on Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, with predictions involving President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

Anambra community sends notable message to NDC senator over traditional ruler election

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Anambra community sends notable message to NDC senator over traditional ruler election

Politics

a month ago

An Anambra community has sent a notable message to an NDC senator ahead of the traditional ruler election, highlighting key expectations from the lawmaker.

Aiza Nwosu: Last Facebook post of prominent Nigerian comedian killed in Anambra surfaces

Aiza Nwosu: Last Facebook post of prominent Nigerian comedian killed in Anambra surfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

The last Facebook post of prominent comedian Aiza Nwosu has surfaced following his killing in Anambra, offering a glimpse into his final social media activity.

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