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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid faces fresh prophetic warning from Primate Ayodele

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid faces fresh prophetic warning from Primate Ayodele

Politics

10 days ago

Just In: Court announces date for ruling on Atiku’s suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification, details emerge

Just In: Court announces date for ruling on Atiku’s suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification, details emerge

Politics

10 days ago

Wike declares Tinubu will win 2027 election, gives reasons

Wike declares Tinubu will win 2027 election, gives reasons

Politics

10 days ago

2027 election: Wike explains actual mission of Rainbow Coalition as Atiku, Peter Obi, others tackle Tinubu

2027 election: Wike explains actual mission of Rainbow Coalition as Atiku, Peter Obi, others tackle Tinubu

Politics

10 days ago

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu may lose contest,’ Primate Ayodele speaks out in new prophecy

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu may lose contest,’ Primate Ayodele speaks out in new prophecy

Politics

11 days ago

APC national chairman wades into Wike’s fight with ruling party’s governors

APC national chairman wades into Wike’s fight with ruling party’s governors

Politics

11 days ago

Is Peter Obi secretly working for Atiku? Sowore makes fresh claim

Is Peter Obi secretly working for Atiku? Sowore makes fresh claim

Politics

11 days ago

Omoyele Sowore has accused Peter Obi of secretly directing his supporters to work for Atiku Abubakar ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.

JAMB discloses what UTME candidates must check before accepting admission

JAMB discloses what UTME candidates must check before accepting admission

Education

11 days ago

Professor Segun Aina-led JAMB has strongly warned Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates against accepting admission offers outside CAPS.

Breaking: Abuja court rules on federal government’s charges against Adeyemi’s controversial PFIPC

Breaking: Abuja court rules on federal government’s charges against Adeyemi’s controversial PFIPC

Politics

11 days ago

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has ruled on the federal government’s charges against Adeniyi Adeyemi’s PFIPC. Here are the key details of the court’s decision.

5 European countries with high visa approval rates

5 European countries with high visa approval rates

Europe

11 days ago

Planning a trip to Europe? Explore five Schengen countries and their visa approval rates, plus key factors that may affect your application’s outcome.

Breaking: Oyo governor Seyi Makinde’s chief of staff resigns

Breaking: Oyo governor Seyi Makinde’s chief of staff resigns

Politics

11 days ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s Chief of Staff has resigned, raising questions about the development and its implications for the state government.

Yilwatda breaks silence on claims APC shields members from prosecution

Yilwatda breaks silence on claims APC shields members from prosecution

Politics

11 days ago

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda responds to allegations that the ruling party shields its members from prosecution. Legit.ng has the details.

APC chairman mentions one factor that ‘shows Tinubu will win 2027 election’

APC chairman mentions one factor that ‘shows Tinubu will win 2027 election’

Politics

11 days ago

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda opens up on one factor he believes gives President Bola Tinubu an advantage in the 2027 presidential election.

Man shot dead near YABATECH gate in Lagos, police react

Man shot dead near YABATECH gate in Lagos, police react

Nigeria

11 days ago

A man has been tragically shot dead by gunmen near the gate of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos. Here are the details of the incident.

Eze Francis Igwe: Tinubu releases statement as top Nigerian monarch passes away, "profound sorrow"

Eze Francis Igwe: Tinubu releases statement as top Nigerian monarch passes away, "profound sorrow"

Nigeria

12 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has issued an official statement reacting to the death of Eze Francis Igwe. Read his full message and the details of his reaction.

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