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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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Breaking: Police invite VeryDarkMan over claim of officers’ alleged links to kidnappers

Breaking: Police invite VeryDarkMan over claim of officers’ alleged links to kidnappers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Politics

2 months ago

Top 10 European cities where graduates can live and work affordably

Top 10 European cities where graduates can live and work affordably

Europe

2 months ago

Tinubu gives appointment to Oshiomhole: 'Renewed Hope'

Tinubu gives appointment to Oshiomhole: 'Renewed Hope'

Politics

2 months ago

South Africa named Africa’s most future-ready economy: Where does Nigeria rank?

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South Africa named Africa’s most future-ready economy: Where does Nigeria rank?

Africa

2 months ago

Tears as Appeal Court justice Bayero dies in Egypt, photo emerges

Tears as Appeal Court justice Bayero dies in Egypt, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Shady visa scheme: UK regulator bans 3 former Dolfin financial chiefs

Shady visa scheme: UK regulator bans 3 former Dolfin financial chiefs

Europe

2 months ago

United Kingdom (UK) regulator has banned three former Dolfin Financial chiefs over a scheme that helped clients fraudulently obtain UK investor visas.

Prophet releases fresh prediction on winner of 2027 election: "My prophecies boast 98% accuracy"

Prophet releases fresh prediction on winner of 2027 election: "My prophecies boast 98% accuracy"

Politics

2 months ago

A prophet has made a bold prediction on the winner of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria, boasting that his prophecies have a 98% accuracy rate.

Tinubu gives prominent public affairs strategist appointment, "influential voice"

Tinubu gives prominent public affairs strategist appointment, "influential voice"

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu appoints top public affairs strategist as Deputy Director, Diaspora Mobilisation I, APC Presidential Campaign Council; Omole subsequently made a commitment.

Did Sokoto ban mixed gatherings for Muslims and Christians in the state? Fact emerges

Did Sokoto ban mixed gatherings for Muslims and Christians in the state? Fact emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

A recent claim that Sokoto authorities have banned gatherings involving men and women for both Muslims and Christians in the state has gone viral. Here's the fact.

2027 election: Cleric shares revelation as prophecy favours Peter Obi, 'heart full of joy'

2027 election: Cleric shares revelation as prophecy favours Peter Obi, 'heart full of joy'

Politics

2 months ago

An apostle has shared a fresh revelation about the 2027 presidential election, claiming a prophecy favours Peter Obi and saying his “heart is full of joy.”

2027 presidency: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on how to defeat Tinubu

2027 presidency: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on how to defeat Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed what he believes could be the strategy for defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat makes fresh call to Nigerians over ethnic, religious division

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Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat makes fresh call to Nigerians over ethnic, religious division

Politics

2 months ago

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat has addressed the growing concerns over ethnic and religious division in Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details.

Full list: Banks to close branches in 15 states as authorities confirm public holiday

Full list: Banks to close branches in 15 states as authorities confirm public holiday

Asia

2 months ago

Many banks will close their branches in 15 states for a fresh public holiday. See the exact date and complete list of affected states and cities.

Breaking: Former Supreme Court Justice Kalgo is dead, "profound loss," Tambuwal reacts

Breaking: Former Supreme Court Justice Kalgo is dead, "profound loss," Tambuwal reacts

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Aminu Tambuwal confirms the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Umaru Kalgo, describing it as a significant loss to Nigeria’s legal community.

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