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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.

6479 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

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

Goodluck Jonathan reportedly emerges as PDP’s sole presidential hopeful ahead of 2027 election

Goodluck Jonathan reportedly emerges as PDP’s sole presidential hopeful ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu reacts as terrorists execute Oyo teacher, sends key message to National Assembly

Breaking: Tinubu reacts as terrorists execute Oyo teacher, sends key message to National Assembly

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Federal high court makes major pronouncement on ADC’s El-Rufai’s bail

Breaking: Federal high court makes major pronouncement on ADC’s El-Rufai’s bail

Politics

2 months ago

Just In: Bandits kill abducted Oyo teacher, video of slain tutor speaking in captivity trends

Just In: Bandits kill abducted Oyo teacher, video of slain tutor speaking in captivity trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Renowned Nigerian cleric Ajose dies suddenly, photos emerge, "hard to believe"

Breaking: Renowned Nigerian cleric Ajose dies suddenly, photos emerge, "hard to believe"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Prominent Nigerian cleric Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose has died suddenly, igniting reactions from religious and community leaders across the West African country.

Breaking: Sultan announces Dhul Hijjah 1, Eid Al Adha 2026 dates in Nigeria

Breaking: Sultan announces Dhul Hijjah 1, Eid Al Adha 2026 dates in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Sultan, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Dhul Hijjah and confirmed the dates for the 2026 Eid Al Adha celebration in Nigeria.

2027 election: Powerful forces behind Tinubu named

2027 election: Powerful forces behind Tinubu named

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, key political structures and influential figures believed to be backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been identified.

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi's presidency

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi's presidency

Politics

2 months ago

A prominent cleric has shared a prophecy regarding the Nigerian election, offering insights into the contest which may have Peter Obi as a contestant.

"Great loss": Grief as APC leader dies in car accident, photos emerge

"Great loss": Grief as APC leader dies in car accident, photos emerge

Politics

2 months ago

An APC chieftain, Mohammed Ibwa, has died in a tragic car accident, with photos showing a badly damaged vehicle, as political stakeholders mourn the notable loss.

Seyi Tinubu reacts as Cubana Chief Priest 'loses' APC House of Representatives ticket in Imo state

Seyi Tinubu reacts as Cubana Chief Priest 'loses' APC House of Representatives ticket in Imo state

Politics

2 months ago

Seyi Tinubu has reacted after prominent socialite Cubana Chief Priest 'lost' the ruling APC House of Representatives ticket in Imo state, southeast Nigeria.

Tears as terrorists kill 17 police officers in tragic Yobe attack, details emerge

Tears as terrorists kill 17 police officers in tragic Yobe attack, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

At least 17 police officers were killed in a deadly terrorist attack in Yobe state, triggering grief and outrage as authorities reacted to the tragedy.

Eid Al Adha 2026: West African powerhouse announces public holiday date

Eid Al Adha 2026: West African powerhouse announces public holiday date

Africa

2 months ago

Ghana has announced the 2026 Eid Al Adha holiday date, granting residents a break in late May and confirming official time off under the public holidays law.

Tambuwal reacts to claims he may resign from politics amid withdrawal from 2027 election race

Tambuwal reacts to claims he may resign from politics amid withdrawal from 2027 election race

Politics

2 months ago

Ex-Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal reacts to claims that he may resign from politics, clarifying his position after his withdrawal from the 2027 elections race.

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