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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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2027 election: Prophet Iginla releases prophecy on how Tinubu can be sacked

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2027 election: Prophet Iginla releases prophecy on how Tinubu can be sacked

Politics

2 months ago

Eid Al Adha 2026: Atiku sends strong message to federal government amid El-Rufai's detention

Eid Al Adha 2026: Atiku sends strong message to federal government amid El-Rufai's detention

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Gunmen kill headmaster in Oyo school attack as police give update, share photos

Breaking: Gunmen kill headmaster in Oyo school attack as police give update, share photos

Nigeria

2 months ago

2026 UTME: JAMB sends key message to candidates on printing of original results

2026 UTME: JAMB sends key message to candidates on printing of original results

Education

2 months ago

JAMB announces major update on UTME 2026 change of institution

JAMB announces major update on UTME 2026 change of institution

Education

2 months ago

2027 election: Cleric releases fresh prophecy on fate of Peter Obi, Kwankwaso

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2027 election: Cleric releases fresh prophecy on fate of Peter Obi, Kwankwaso

Politics

2 months ago

Has APC changed dates for primary elections? Fact emerges as Tinubu eyes mega votes in Kano, Lagos

Has APC changed dates for primary elections? Fact emerges as Tinubu eyes mega votes in Kano, Lagos

Politics

2 months ago

APC addresses the rumour that it has changed dates for its primaries, as President Bola Tinubu eyes strong support in Kano and two other states in 2027 election.

Former Ondo Governor Mimiko joins new party after resigning from PDP ahead of 2027 election

Former Ondo Governor Mimiko joins new party after resigning from PDP ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has joined a new political party after resigning from the PDP, marking a fresh shift ahead of the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Governor Seyi Makinde declares for president ahead of 2027 election, "this is the time"

Breaking: Governor Seyi Makinde declares for president ahead of 2027 election, "this is the time"

Politics

2 months ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. Legit.ng has the details.

Prominent animal conservationist posts photos of insect people must not kill with their hand: “instant regret”

Prominent animal conservationist posts photos of insect people must not kill with their hand: “instant regret”

Nigeria

2 months ago

A prominent animal documentarian has shared photos of an insect people are advised not to kill with their bare hands, warning that it can lead to “instant regret”.

Video surfaces showing Gov Adeleke cooking in kitchen: “Look well, he doesn’t know how to stir properly”

Video surfaces showing Gov Adeleke cooking in kitchen: “Look well, he doesn’t know how to stir properly”

Politics

2 months ago

A video showing Governor Ademola Adeleke cooking in a kitchen has ignited reactions online, with several netizens commenting on his cooking skills.

Just In: Tinubu’s spokesman reacts as Obi gives reason for one-term presidency vow ahead of 2027 election

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Just In: Tinubu’s spokesman reacts as Obi gives reason for one-term presidency vow ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman has reacted to Peter Obi’s renewed vow to serve only one term if elected president.

2027 election: Oshiomhole identifies Atiku as APC's campaign manager, "bold decisions"

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2027 election: Oshiomhole identifies Atiku as APC's campaign manager, "bold decisions"

Politics

2 months ago

Former APC national chairman Senator Adams Oshiomhole identifies Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the ruling party’s campaign manager ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: Fresh twist as Prophet Iginla prophesies APC’s embarrassment

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2027 election: Fresh twist as Prophet Iginla prophesies APC’s embarrassment

Politics

2 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla has released a prophecy ahead of the 2027 elections, warning of a possible embarrassment for the APC in the unfolding political landscape.

2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

Politics

2 months ago

Kefas Wungak Ropshik has officially entered the 2027 election race, outlining his vision as preparations for the Plateau governorship contest gather momentum.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf