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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.

6480 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Obi releases heartfelt statement after attending burial of top Catholic Bishop Chukwu

Peter Obi releases heartfelt statement after attending burial of top Catholic Bishop Chukwu

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: “Our new party,” Gov Makinde’s ally speaks on political platform ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: “Our new party,” Gov Makinde’s ally speaks on political platform ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

“Greatness of AAUASU”: Ondo university SUG president appoints 40 aides

“Greatness of AAUASU”: Ondo university SUG president appoints 40 aides

Education

2 months ago

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Politics

2 months ago

"Painful": Dickson reacts as bandits 'kill' former Nigerian lawmaker Adamu despite ransom payment

"Painful": Dickson reacts as bandits 'kill' former Nigerian lawmaker Adamu despite ransom payment

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Bold cleric shares clear prophecy on how Tinubu can be defeated

2027 election: Bold cleric shares clear prophecy on how Tinubu can be defeated

Politics

2 months ago

A cleric has shared a fresh prophecy ahead of the 2027 election, speaking on what he claims must happen for President Bola Tinubu to be defeated.

"Humanising insurance": Nigeria's first multi-Language GenAI assistant emerges

"Humanising insurance": Nigeria's first multi-Language GenAI assistant emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Heirs Insurance has unveiled Nigeria’s first multi-language GenAI assistant, designed to improve customer engagement and digital insurance services.

APC: Primate Ayodele unveils prophecy on major obstacle to Tinubu's relection

APC: Primate Ayodele unveils prophecy on major obstacle to Tinubu's relection

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has shared a new prophecy concerning President Bola Tinubu, warning of a major obstacle that could affect his 2027 re-election bid.

Alex Ekubo: Seer’s prophecy predicting major death in Nigerian entertainment industry surfaces

Alex Ekubo: Seer’s prophecy predicting major death in Nigerian entertainment industry surfaces

Nigeria

2 months ago

Amid the reported death of Alex Ekubo, a prophecy attributed to a seer concerning a possible notable death in the Nigerian entertainment industry has surfaced.

Obasanjo storms Uganda as Museveni sworn in for record seventh term, photos emerge

Obasanjo storms Uganda as Museveni sworn in for record seventh term, photos emerge

Africa

2 months ago

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo joins African leaders in Uganda as Yoweri Museveni is sworn in for a seventh term. Photos have now emerged.

Goodluck Jonathan to run under PDP platform in 2027 election - report

Goodluck Jonathan to run under PDP platform in 2027 election - report

Politics

2 months ago

Former president Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly set to run on the PDP platform in the 2027 presidential election, according to emerging reports.

JAMB finally announces cut-off marks for universities, others after UTME 2026 completion

JAMB finally announces cut-off marks for universities, others after UTME 2026 completion

Education

2 months ago

JAMB on Monday, May 11, announced the official cut-off marks for universities and other tertiary institutions following the completion of the 2026 UTME.

Federal government takes key decision on entry age for universities, others

Federal government takes key decision on entry age for universities, others

Education

2 months ago

The federal government of Nigeria on Monday announced a key policy decision on entry age requirements for universities and other tertiary institutions.

Jonathan: Keyamo speaks on former president’s eligibility for 2027 election, "double tragedy"

Jonathan: Keyamo speaks on former president’s eligibility for 2027 election, "double tragedy"

Politics

2 months ago

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has commented on ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s eligibility for the 2027 general elections, amid ongoing debates.

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