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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.

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2027 election: Peter Obi reacts to rumoured verbal attacks on Atiku, others

2027 election: Peter Obi reacts to rumoured verbal attacks on Atiku, others

Politics

3 months ago

Full list of 10 influential pastors in Nigeria in 2026

Full list of 10 influential pastors in Nigeria in 2026

Nigeria

3 months ago

University of Ibadan gives instructions to all undergraduate students as 2025/2026 academic session begins

University of Ibadan gives instructions to all undergraduate students as 2025/2026 academic session begins

Education

3 months ago

"Pray for Peter Obi": Prophetess releases prophecy on opposition leader, video draws attention

"Pray for Peter Obi": Prophetess releases prophecy on opposition leader, video draws attention

Politics

3 months ago

Tinubu sends message to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi as he loses father in road accident

Tinubu sends message to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi as he loses father in road accident

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey, video goes viral

Tinubu stumbles, falls in Turkey, video goes viral

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Tinubu stumbles in Turkey, posts new video

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Tinubu stumbles in Turkey, posts new video

Politics

3 months ago

The presidency has responded after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stumbled and fell during his visit to Turkey. The presidency posted a fresh video.

Bello Turji: APC speaks on rumoured registration of notorious bandit leader as member

Bello Turji: APC speaks on rumoured registration of notorious bandit leader as member

Politics

3 months ago

APC has responded to reports claiming that notorious bandit Bello Turji has registered as a party member, addressing the rumours and clarifying the party’s position.

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Education

3 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led Rivers State government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and unveiled how the hiring will be shared.

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria faces a health alert as Lassa fever and other infectious disease outbreaks spread, with the NCDC providing updated details on cases and response measures.

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Politics

3 months ago

Key updates on the alleged coup against President Bola Tinubu have surfaced, detailing what happened, others marked for assassination, and what it means for Nigeria.

Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Politics

3 months ago

Kano deputy governor and two other Nigerian politicians face potential impeachment in 2026, as political tensions rise and lawmakers weigh removal threats.

Breaking: Kwankwaso’s son resigns as commissioner as shake-up continues in Kano

Breaking: Kwankwaso’s son resigns as commissioner as shake-up continues in Kano

Politics

3 months ago

Kwankwaso’s son has dramatically resigned as a Kano commissioner amid political shake-ups. The move adds to the growing realignments in Kano’s political landscape.

Breaking: 22 Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC after Gov Yusuf’s exit, full list emerges

Breaking: 22 Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to APC after Gov Yusuf’s exit, full list emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Following Governor Abba Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP, 22 Kano lawmakers have defected to the APC. Legit.ng obtained the full list of those making the switch.

Tinubu: Fresh update emerges on alleged coup plot against Nigerian president

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Tinubu: Fresh update emerges on alleged coup plot against Nigerian president

Politics

3 months ago

New updates have surfaced on the alleged coup plot against the 16th and current leader of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, drawing attention.

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