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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.

6020 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Police react to reports of suspected bomb discovery at Abia church

Police react to reports of suspected bomb discovery at Abia church

Nigeria

3 months ago

Snake expert Arojinle explains how to use rat glue boards to catch snake in your room or house

Snake expert Arojinle explains how to use rat glue boards to catch snake in your room or house

Nigeria

3 months ago

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

Education

3 months ago

Early office closure, public holiday to be observed in Ogun, 2 other states today and why

Early office closure, public holiday to be observed in Ogun, 2 other states today and why

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos: Thought leader reacts to Makoko demolition as victims share painful tales

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Lagos: Thought leader reacts to Makoko demolition as victims share painful tales

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: New twist as Natasha files counter-affidavit at Supreme Court, challenges Akpabio

Breaking: New twist as Natasha files counter-affidavit at Supreme Court, challenges Akpabio

Politics

3 months ago

APC speaks on Shettima’s place as vice president in 2027 election amid replacement rumours

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APC speaks on Shettima’s place as vice president in 2027 election amid replacement rumours

Politics

3 months ago

APC has commented on VP Kashim Shettima’s role as the vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, clarifying Shettima's position and the party’s plans.

Does US honorary citizenship give Trump’s country legal power over Nnamdi Kanu’s case? Fact emerges

Does US honorary citizenship give Trump’s country legal power over Nnamdi Kanu’s case? Fact emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Explore whether Nnamdi Kanu’s US honorary citizenship gives the United States legal influence over his case. The facts and analysis have been revealed.

Peter Obi mentions those who are the problem of Nigeria as country faces economic, security challenges

Peter Obi mentions those who are the problem of Nigeria as country faces economic, security challenges

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi identifies individuals and factors he believes are holding Nigeria back, highlighting key challenges facing Africa's most populous nation.

Ifunanya snake bite: List of the 10 deadliest serpents in Nigeria and Africa

Ifunanya snake bite: List of the 10 deadliest serpents in Nigeria and Africa

Nigeria

3 months ago

Amid the sad news of Ifunanya Nwangene's death, explore the deadliest snakes in Nigeria and Africa, including species responsible for the most dangerous bites.

ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor, has reaffirmed his 2027 presidential ambition under the ADC while campaigning ahead of local elections in Abuja.

Coup plot against Tinubu: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plan to depose govt emerges

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Coup plot against Tinubu: Full list of 40 suspects detained for alleged plan to depose govt emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Authorities in Nigeria have detained 40 individuals allegedly involved in a stunning scheme to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to residents of Kaduna, 9 others amid nonstop bandits' attacks

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to residents of Kaduna, 9 others amid nonstop bandits' attacks

Nigeria

3 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has issued a strong warning to residents of Kaduna and nine other states amid ongoing bandit attacks in parts of Nigeria.

Borno: Jubilation as top Boko Haram commander Julaibib finally killed, details emerge

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Borno: Jubilation as top Boko Haram commander Julaibib finally killed, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

In Borno state, jubilation was noticed as a top Boko Haram commander, Julaibib, was finally killed. A fierce battle occured around Kimba in Damboa LGA of Borno.

Just In: Fresh calamity as bandits attack, set fire on church, abduct several residents in Niger

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Just In: Fresh calamity as bandits attack, set fire on church, abduct several residents in Niger

Nigeria

3 months ago

Armed bandits launched a violent attack in Niger State, setting a church on fire and abducting several residents, causing widespread fear and panic.

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