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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.

6800 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Did Gumi threaten to “turn Nigeria upside down” if anything happens to bandits? Fact emerges

Did Gumi threaten to “turn Nigeria upside down” if anything happens to bandits? Fact emerges

Nigeria

4 days ago

2027 election: Did Davido endorse Peter Obi? Fact emerges

2027 election: Did Davido endorse Peter Obi? Fact emerges

Politics

4 days ago

Tinubu told to quit 2027 election presidential race, reason emerges

Tinubu told to quit 2027 election presidential race, reason emerges

Politics

4 days ago

Full list: West Wyalong Show, King’s Birthday, 8 other public holidays for September 2026

Full list: West Wyalong Show, King’s Birthday, 8 other public holidays for September 2026

World

4 days ago

Tinubu announces appointment for senate leader in major move

Tinubu announces appointment for senate leader in major move

Politics

4 days ago

Tears as Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing

Tears as Bank of America vice president killed in Times Square stabbing

US

4 days ago

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu US documents could end 2nd term bid, speaks on America's alleged plan

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu US documents could end 2nd term bid, speaks on America's alleged plan

Politics

4 days ago

Primate Ayodele has warned President Bola Tinubu that alleged US documents could affect his 2027 second-term bid, while speaking on America’s reported plans.

How Atiku’s subsidy move could give Tinubu fresh 2027 trouble, analyst shares

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How Atiku’s subsidy move could give Tinubu fresh 2027 trouble, analyst shares

Politics

4 days ago

Atiku Abubakar’s renewed push on fuel subsidy could create a fresh political challenge for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, an analyst says.

Tinubu’s appointee: Group fires back at opposition over campaign role, 'sign of electoral defeat'

Tinubu’s appointee: Group fires back at opposition over campaign role, 'sign of electoral defeat'

Politics

4 days ago

A group has defended President Bola Tinubu’s appointee against opposition criticism over the official’s role in the APC 2027 presidential campaign council.

2027 election: Atiku projected to win 9 states, full list, details emerge

2027 election: Atiku projected to win 9 states, full list, details emerge

Politics

5 days ago

A fresh political forecast projects ADC's Atiku Abubakar to win at least nine states in the 2027 presidential election. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Lagos opposition figure meets Senate, House of Reps candidates

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2027 election: Lagos opposition figure meets Senate, House of Reps candidates

Politics

5 days ago

A Lagos opposition figure has met with Senate and House of Representatives candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, signalling growing political engagement.

2027 election: Peter Obi projected to win 8 states, full list emerges

2027 election: Peter Obi projected to win 8 states, full list emerges

Politics

5 days ago

A fresh political forecast projects NDC's Peter Gregory Obi to win at least eight states in the 2027 presidential election. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Tinubu projected to win 20 states, full list emerges

2027 election: Tinubu projected to win 20 states, full list emerges

Politics

5 days ago

A new political forecast projects President Bola Tinubu to win 20 states in the 2027 presidential election, ahead of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

‘After God, you're next': Aviation student's family sends emotional message to ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello

‘After God, you're next': Aviation student's family sends emotional message to ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello

Politics

5 days ago

The family of an aviation student has sent a heartfelt message to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, declaring, “After God, you’re next.”

Two dead after stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square

Two dead after stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square

US

5 days ago

People have died following a stabbing incident in New York’s Times Square in the US. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the attacker.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf