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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 creator 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.

5958 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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UTME 2026: How to check mock result emerges as JAMB releases exam scores

UTME 2026: How to check mock result emerges as JAMB releases exam scores

Education

22 days ago

Federal government to declare public holidays for all institutions in April 2026

Federal government to declare public holidays for all institutions in April 2026

Nigeria

23 days ago

Just In: APC-led govt declares one-week Easter public holiday

Just In: APC-led govt declares one-week Easter public holiday

Nigeria

23 days ago

Atiku reacts as Senate passes 2026 budget without scrutinising Tinubu’s request for upward review

Atiku reacts as Senate passes 2026 budget without scrutinising Tinubu’s request for upward review

Politics

23 days ago

Jos Attack: Senator tells defence minister to resign, gives reason

Jos Attack: Senator tells defence minister to resign, gives reason

Nigeria

23 days ago

Insecurity in Nigeria: Primate Ayodele warns residents of 7 states of possible threat, list emerges

Insecurity in Nigeria: Primate Ayodele warns residents of 7 states of possible threat, list emerges

Nigeria

23 days ago

Nigeria at a crossroads as population surge, fertility pressures threaten the future

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Nigeria at a crossroads as population surge, fertility pressures threaten the future

Nigeria

24 days ago

Nigeria, one of Africa's largest nations, faces a population surge and strained jobs. This special report by Legit.ng sheds light on what you need to know.

Nigeria’s Ibadan faces biodiversity strain as population surges

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Nigeria’s Ibadan faces biodiversity strain as population surges

Nigeria

24 days ago

Ibadan, in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria, is facing biodiversity challenges as rapid population growth and urban expansion put pressure on local ecosystems.

PDP ratifies congresses nationwide as Natasha announces party's national leader, video trends

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PDP ratifies congresses nationwide as Natasha announces party's national leader, video trends

Politics

24 days ago

The PDP has ratified ward, local, state, and zonal congresses nationwide, while Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan announces Nyesom Wike as the party’s national leader.

Did Germany reject Tinubu's appointment of Fani-Kayode as ambassador? Ex-minister speaks

Did Germany reject Tinubu's appointment of Fani-Kayode as ambassador? Ex-minister speaks

Politics

24 days ago

Ex-aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode addresses reports that Germany rejected his ambassadorial appointment, clarifying the controversy surrounding his nomination.

Breaking: Former Kano APC governorship candidate resigns from current role in Abuja

Breaking: Former Kano APC governorship candidate resigns from current role in Abuja

Politics

25 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, a prominent former Kano State APC governorship candidate has stepped down from his current position in Abuja. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Has Atiku finally retired from active politics? Fact emerges

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2027 election: Has Atiku finally retired from active politics? Fact emerges

Politics

25 days ago

Speculation grows over Atiku Abubakar’s political future as fresh facts emerge on whether he has retired from active politics ahead of the 2027 election.

Islamic leaders recite Quran 111 times for Tinubu, details emerge

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Islamic leaders recite Quran 111 times for Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

25 days ago

Nigeria’s top Islamic leaders, led by the Sultan, offered special prayers for President Bola Tinubu on his birthday, as a new photo from the occasion surfaced.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy, mentions state governors who may betray Tinubu

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases new prophecy, mentions state governors who may betray Tinubu

Politics

25 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele issues a new prophecy, highlighting certain state governors in relation to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: New twist as PDP to adopt Tinubu as presidential candidate, details emerge

2027 election: New twist as PDP to adopt Tinubu as presidential candidate, details emerge

Politics

25 days ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is reportedly planning to adopt APC's President Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate as it prepares for the 2027 election.

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