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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.

6481 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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ADC leadership tussle: Nafiu Bala makes major request, details emerge

ADC leadership tussle: Nafiu Bala makes major request, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Boston University appoints former Edo governor Obaseki as visiting scholar, "historic practice"

Boston University appoints former Edo governor Obaseki as visiting scholar, "historic practice"

Education

2 months ago

Are Muslims planning to wipe out Christians in Nigeria? Sultan speaks out

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Are Muslims planning to wipe out Christians in Nigeria? Sultan speaks out

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu reassigns Fani-Kayode, ‘no more Germany’

Breaking: Tinubu reassigns Fani-Kayode, ‘no more Germany’

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Jonathan responds to calls to contest in 2027 election, video emerges

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Breaking: Jonathan responds to calls to contest in 2027 election, video emerges

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Former Imo governor Ihedioha takes firm decision on party allegiance as “brother” Peter Obi joins NDC

Former Imo governor Ihedioha takes firm decision on party allegiance as “brother” Peter Obi joins NDC

Politics

2 months ago

Former Imo state governor Emeka Ihedioha has made a firm decision on his political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections amid ongoing political realignments.

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gunmen on Wednesday, April 6, reportedly attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, with several people feared killed in the incident.

Aisha Yesufu resigns from ADC, joins new party as she enters FCT senate race

Aisha Yesufu resigns from ADC, joins new party as she enters FCT senate race

Politics

2 months ago

Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined a new political party. Yesufu also announced her intention to participate in the 2027 elections.

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a fresh, strong warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

Politics

2 months ago

Kefiano has obtained the PDP nomination form ahead of the 2027 election, marking a key step in his political ambition and preparations for the upcoming race.

2027 election: Seer releases prophecy on NDC's Kwankwaso’s chances of becoming president

2027 election: Seer releases prophecy on NDC's Kwankwaso’s chances of becoming president

Politics

2 months ago

Bright the Seer has released a prophetic insight concerning Rabiu Kwankwaso’s presidential ambition, commenting on his chances ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: Momodu makes claim on Tinubu allegedly forcing Obi, Kwankwaso to work together

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2027 election: Momodu makes claim on Tinubu allegedly forcing Obi, Kwankwaso to work together

Politics

2 months ago

Dele Momodu has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is behind the cooperation between opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: Is Atiku set to join NDC on Wednesday? Presidential hopeful’s camp speaks out

2027 election: Is Atiku set to join NDC on Wednesday? Presidential hopeful’s camp speaks out

Politics

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar’s camp has reacted to reports linking the former Nigerian Vice President to a possible move to the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

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2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

Politics

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu says he won't be forced out of office, stating that Nigeria’s insecurity challenges will not end his presidency, as seen in a trending video.

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