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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.

6800 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Breaking: Former Governor Sylva wanted over alleged coup plot, announces resignation from APC

Breaking: Former Governor Sylva wanted over alleged coup plot, announces resignation from APC

Politics

6 days ago

2027 election: Police, military, others commence security training

2027 election: Police, military, others commence security training

Politics

6 days ago

Breaking: APC chairman assassinated in Nigeria's Kano state

Breaking: APC chairman assassinated in Nigeria's Kano state

Politics

6 days ago

Tinubu, Obi or Atiku? Fresh prophecy drops on potential winner of 2027 election

Tinubu, Obi or Atiku? Fresh prophecy drops on potential winner of 2027 election

Politics

6 days ago

Anambra community sends notable message to NDC senator over traditional ruler election

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Anambra community sends notable message to NDC senator over traditional ruler election

Politics

6 days ago

Aiza Nwosu: Last Facebook post of prominent Nigerian comedian killed in Anambra surfaces

Aiza Nwosu: Last Facebook post of prominent Nigerian comedian killed in Anambra surfaces

Nigeria

6 days ago

APC faces fresh test as 2027 election tensions rise, party takes key action

APC faces fresh test as 2027 election tensions rise, party takes key action

Politics

6 days ago

The APC faces tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria as the ruling party takes key steps to address the challenges. Legit.ng has the details.

Tinubu announces appointment for APC's former vice presidential placeholder

Tinubu announces appointment for APC's former vice presidential placeholder

Politics

6 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a new appointment for a former APC vice presidential placeholder, assigning the politician a fresh role.

Anambra 2026: Reactions as APGA secures all chairmanship, councillorship seats in LG election

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Anambra 2026: Reactions as APGA secures all chairmanship, councillorship seats in LG election

Politics

6 days ago

APGA has swept Anambra’s local government election, winning all chairmanship and councillorship seats, while YPP raises allegations over the conduct of the poll.

2027 elections: Tinubu gives David Umahi fresh appointment in major move

2027 elections: Tinubu gives David Umahi fresh appointment in major move

Politics

6 days ago

The 16th and current president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Senator David Nweze Umahi to a new key role. Legit.ng has the details.

Just In: Tinubu told to shelve re-election bid, reason emerges

Just In: Tinubu told to shelve re-election bid, reason emerges

Politics

7 days ago

A cleric has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to shelve his 2027 presidential bid, introducing a new twist to the race ahead of the highly anticipated election.

Just In: “Great Islamic Scholar” Sheikh Usamat is dead, photo surfaces

Just In: “Great Islamic Scholar” Sheikh Usamat is dead, photo surfaces

Nigeria

7 days ago

Top Islamic scholar Sheikh Tirmidhy Usamat passes away, leaving associates and members of the Muslim community in grief. A photo of the late cleric has also emerged.

Study finds police corruption cutting public trust, intelligence sharing

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Study finds police corruption cutting public trust, intelligence sharing

Nigeria

7 days ago

A new study has found that police corruption and unprofessional conduct are eroding public trust and discouraging Nigerians from sharing crime-related intelligence.

Just In: N-Power beneficiaries declare support for Atiku ahead of 2027 election

Just In: N-Power beneficiaries declare support for Atiku ahead of 2027 election

Politics

7 days ago

Beneficiaries of the ruling APC administration’s N-Power scheme have endorsed ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Tinubu begins weekslong leave, destination disclosed

Breaking: Tinubu begins weekslong leave, destination disclosed

Politics

7 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, August 30, 2026, commenced a weeks-long leave, with his destination disclosed as he takes time away from official duties.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf