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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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Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Atiku’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president

Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Atiku’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president

Politics

2 months ago

Arsenal: Ribadu’s son makes vow on what he will do if Gunners win Champions League, EPL

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Arsenal: Ribadu’s son makes vow on what he will do if Gunners win Champions League, EPL

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ganduje recognises actual Emir of Kano amid Sanusi, Ado Bayero tussle

Ganduje recognises actual Emir of Kano amid Sanusi, Ado Bayero tussle

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Wike’s alleged anointed PDP, APC aspirants for Rivers governorship emerge

2027 election: Wike’s alleged anointed PDP, APC aspirants for Rivers governorship emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu, Abia APC felicitate Deputy Speaker Kalu on 55th birthday

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Tinubu, Abia APC felicitate Deputy Speaker Kalu on 55th birthday

Politics

2 months ago

Just In: Top Kano Senator Hanga resigns from ADC, joins new party ahead of 2027 election

Just In: Top Kano Senator Hanga resigns from ADC, joins new party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

ADC's Atiku reacts to alleged defection talks with NDC ahead of 2027 election

ADC's Atiku reacts to alleged defection talks with NDC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar has reacted to reports of alleged defection talks between ADC allies and the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections, amid growing political speculation.

3 reasons Peter Obi, Kwankwaso left ADC coalition for NDC

3 reasons Peter Obi, Kwankwaso left ADC coalition for NDC

Politics

2 months ago

What actually drove Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso out of the ADC coalition? Legit.ng highlights three reasons behind the switch to NDC.

Police react to allegation of unlawfully detaining minor in Kwara amid viral video

Police react to allegation of unlawfully detaining minor in Kwara amid viral video

Nigeria

2 months ago

Police have reacted to allegations of unlawfully detaining a minor in Kwara State following a viral video that sparked widespread public outrage.

Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on how opposition can sack Tinubu

Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on how opposition can sack Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele releases a fresh prophecy outlining possible ways Nigeria’s opposition could unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tears as veteran Nigerian journalist Ashaka dies at 42, "with a very heavy heart"

Tears as veteran Nigerian journalist Ashaka dies at 42, "with a very heavy heart"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Veteran Nigerian journalist Saleh Shehu Ashaka has died at the age of 42, igniting widespread grief and tributes across the media industry and beyond.

2027 election: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, trigger mass defections

2027 election: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, trigger mass defections

Politics

2 months ago

As the 2027 general election in Nigeria approaches, Peter Gregory Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are driving mass defections. Legit.ng has the details.

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso quit ADC, new party disclosed - report

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso quit ADC, new party disclosed - report

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), according to reports. The duo's new party affiliation has been revealed.

Will Peter Obi win 2027 election? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on outcome of ex-gov's exit from ADC

Will Peter Obi win 2027 election? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on outcome of ex-gov's exit from ADC

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, on Sunday, May 3, issued a prophecy on Peter Gregory Obi’s political future.

Kefiano reacts as Supreme Court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Kefiano reacts as Supreme Court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Politics

2 months ago

PDP's Kefas Ropshik reacts after the Supreme Court voided the Ibadan convention of the party, a ruling that clears the way for the Nyesom Wike-backed group.

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