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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.

7141 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Nigerian Army 2027 short service: How to apply and requirements

Nigerian Army 2027 short service: How to apply and requirements

Nigeria

2 months ago

National discourse to examine Nigeria's democracy, ethno-religious divides in Lagos, details emerge

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National discourse to examine Nigeria's democracy, ethno-religious divides in Lagos, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Norway visa: UDI announces major update for visitor applicants

Norway visa: UDI announces major update for visitor applicants

Europe

2 months ago

Jubilation as Natasha’s 16-year-old daughter builds, hands over orphanage to Kogi

Jubilation as Natasha’s 16-year-old daughter builds, hands over orphanage to Kogi

Nigeria

2 months ago

UAE public holiday 2026: Residents to enjoy 5-day break in August

UAE public holiday 2026: Residents to enjoy 5-day break in August

Asia

2 months ago

UK August bank holiday 2026: Date confirmed for three nations

UK August bank holiday 2026: Date confirmed for three nations

Europe

2 months ago

Breaking: Airstrike hits bandits moving from Zamfara to Kebbi

Breaking: Airstrike hits bandits moving from Zamfara to Kebbi

Nigeria

2 months ago

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has targeted bandits reportedly moving from Zamfara to Kebbi, in a fresh military operation against insecurity.

"Set an example": WAEC told to make CBT mandatory to end 'miracle centres'

"Set an example": WAEC told to make CBT mandatory to end 'miracle centres'

Education

2 months ago

Stakeholders in Benue have urged WAEC to make computer-based testing (CBT) mandatory to curb examination malpractice and shut down so-called “miracle centres.”

2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

2 public holidays governments in Nigeria will declare in August 2026

Nigeria

2 months ago

Two public holidays are expected to be declared by governments in Nigeria in August 2026, with workers and residents set to enjoy work-free days.

Fani-Kayode reacts as Sheikh Jingir reportedly says Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria

Fani-Kayode reacts as Sheikh Jingir reportedly says Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria

Politics

2 months ago

Femi Fani-Kayode on Sunday, August 9, reacted notably to a reported claim by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir that Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria.

Former attorney general Kasunmu dies in Lagos, photo emerges

Former attorney general Kasunmu dies in Lagos, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

A former Lagos state attorney general, Alfred Kasunmu, has died, with tributes pouring in following his passing. Legit.ng has the details of the sad development.

Osun election 2026: New twist as PDP backs APC, candidate speaks, photos surface

Osun election 2026: New twist as PDP backs APC, candidate speaks, photos surface

Politics

2 months ago

Osun 2026 governorship election takes a fresh turn as the PDP backs the APC, with the candidate reacting to the unexpected political development.

Immigration deploys team to UK to resolve Nigerians’ passport issues

Immigration deploys team to UK to resolve Nigerians’ passport issues

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria Immigration has deployed a passport intervention team to the UK to address passport-related challenges faced by Nigerians living in the country.

US congressman Riley Moore calls for end to H-1B visa programme in fresh call

US congressman Riley Moore calls for end to H-1B visa programme in fresh call

US

2 months ago

United States (US) Congressman Riley Moore on Saturday, August 8, 2026, called for the complete abolition of the H-1B visa programme. Legit.ng has the details.

Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

Cold war rocks NDC ahead of 2027 election, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Internal tensions are deepening within the NDC ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, with a growing rift threatening to test the opposition’s unity.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf