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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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2027 election: Prominent candidate projected to exit presidential race

2027 election: Prominent candidate projected to exit presidential race

Politics

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Insecurity in Nigeria: Several soldiers feared killed as terrorists hit Borno military post

Insecurity in Nigeria: Several soldiers feared killed as terrorists hit Borno military post

Nigeria

8 days ago

10 best countries for caregivers to work abroad in 2026, salaries and visa options

10 best countries for caregivers to work abroad in 2026, salaries and visa options

Europe

8 days ago

Top 10 most powerful passports in 2026 as UAE takes number one spot

Top 10 most powerful passports in 2026 as UAE takes number one spot

Asia

9 days ago

2027: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu deserves re-election

2027: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu deserves re-election

Nigeria

9 days ago

Oyo state govt finally launches Education Sector Plan after Legit.ng’s special reports

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Oyo state govt finally launches Education Sector Plan after Legit.ng’s special reports

Education

9 days ago

2027 election: Adeleke dances at Tinubu, APC campaign council inauguration, video trends

2027 election: Adeleke dances at Tinubu, APC campaign council inauguration, video trends

Politics

9 days ago

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke dances at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja as Tinubu prepares for the 2027 election.

2027 election: ‘Why I am supporting Tinubu,’ Accord Party’s Adeleke speaks out

2027 election: ‘Why I am supporting Tinubu,’ Accord Party’s Adeleke speaks out

Politics

9 days ago

Accord Party’s Adeleke has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, explaining why he believes the president deserves a second term.

US explains why Nigerian, other visa applicants cannot get refunds after rejection

US explains why Nigerian, other visa applicants cannot get refunds after rejection

US

9 days ago

The United States, led by Donald Trump, has issued a public message addressing a major misconception about visa application fees. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Atiku reacts to Tinubu's revised APC campaign council list

2027 election: Atiku reacts to Tinubu's revised APC campaign council list

Politics

9 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s revised APC campaign council.

Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount raises questions after Atiku’s proposal

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Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount raises questions after Atiku’s proposal

Politics

10 days ago

An analyst questions the timing of Tinubu’s 30-day petrol discount after Atiku’s proposal, raising concerns about fuel affordability and rising living costs.

Military retirees protest in Abuja, fault pensions board over adjustment formula

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Military retirees protest in Abuja, fault pensions board over adjustment formula

Nigeria

10 days ago

Military veterans protest in Abuja over the pension adjustment formula, alleging payment disparities and demanding a forensic audit of the Military Pensions Board.

Saudi Arabia’s new Umrah visa allows multiple entries, sparking surge in Afghan pilgrimages

Saudi Arabia’s new Umrah visa allows multiple entries, sparking surge in Afghan pilgrimages

Asia

10 days ago

Saudi Arabia introduces new Umrah visa rules allowing multiple entries, making travel easier for pilgrims and creating new opportunities for family reunions.

Did Trump apologise to Tinubu over terrorism claims? Fact emerges

Did Trump apologise to Tinubu over terrorism claims? Fact emerges

Politics

10 days ago

A viral claim suggests Donald Trump apologised to President Bola Tinubu over terrorism in Nigeria. Legit.ng fact-checks the claim to establish what happened.

Prominent Nigerian pastor Burris is dead, church releases statement

Prominent Nigerian pastor Burris is dead, church releases statement

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC) has announced the death of its cleric, Reverend Moses Burris. Legit.ng has the details of the sad development.

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