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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.

6477 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Politics

2 months ago

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

Breaking: Natasha grieves over Kwadeco's death, extols legacy

Breaking: Natasha grieves over Kwadeco's death, extols legacy

Politics

2 months ago

Kogi senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has reacted to the death of renowned Nigerian pharmacist Salihu Suleiman Okatahi, popularly known as Kwadeco.

Just In: Kano govt announces Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for schools, date emerges

Just In: Kano govt announces Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for schools, date emerges

Education

2 months ago

The Kano government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday for public and private schools across the state.

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

A church service was thrown into panic after a snake unexpectedly appeared inside the building, sparking chaos among worshippers as the video went viral.

Tinubu told to immediately resign as US deepens involvement in Nigeria's security crisis, details emerge

Tinubu told to immediately resign as US deepens involvement in Nigeria's security crisis, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has been told to resign amid concerns over the security situation. The US is now increasingly involved in Nigeria's fight against insecurity.

2027 election: Prophet tells President Tinubu “something big is coming” as Obi eyes presidency

2027 election: Prophet tells President Tinubu “something big is coming” as Obi eyes presidency

Politics

2 months ago

A prominent Nigerian prophet has issued a fresh warning to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, cautioning about potential political challenges.

EPL 2025/26 title: Atiku speaks on why Arsenal finally won league after 22 years

EPL 2025/26 title: Atiku speaks on why Arsenal finally won league after 22 years

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has reacted to Arsenal’s EPL 2025/26 title triumph, explaining why the club finally emerged league champions.

Kogi PDP chieftain reacts as irregularities reportedly characterise APC primaries in state

Kogi PDP chieftain reacts as irregularities reportedly characterise APC primaries in state

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, a Kogi PDP chieftain has reacted to alleged irregularities during the ruling APC primaries in the state.

Trending photos show how EFCC arrested ex-power minister Mamman with handcuffs from his hiding place

Trending photos show how EFCC arrested ex-power minister Mamman with handcuffs from his hiding place

Politics

2 months ago

Trending photos show a handcuffed former Nigerian minister, Saleh Mamman, who has questions to answer at the EFCC. The photos surfaced on Tuesday, May 19.

Gowon opens up on why north linked Biafra warlord Ojukwu to 1966 coup

Gowon opens up on why north linked Biafra warlord Ojukwu to 1966 coup

Nigeria

2 months ago

Yakubu Gowon has explained why many in northern Nigeria believed Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had prior knowledge of the 1966 coup, shedding fresh light.

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