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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.

7142 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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PFIPC probe: Atiku reacts strongly as ICPC uncovers 2 fake agencies

PFIPC probe: Atiku reacts strongly as ICPC uncovers 2 fake agencies

Politics

2 months ago

"Deeply embarrassed" Tinubu gives EFCC order over freezing of Osun govt bank accounts

"Deeply embarrassed" Tinubu gives EFCC order over freezing of Osun govt bank accounts

Politics

2 months ago

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Nigeria

2 months ago

Police Service Commission deploys 8 commissioners, full list emerges

Police Service Commission deploys 8 commissioners, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

One of the world's smallest countries changes international code

One of the world's smallest countries changes international code

Asia

2 months ago

Breaking: Former finance minister Kemi Adeosun is bereaved, "profound sorrow"

Breaking: Former finance minister Kemi Adeosun is bereaved, "profound sorrow"

Nigeria

2 months ago

ADC secretary resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, joins new party

ADC secretary resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, joins new party

Politics

2 months ago

An ADC secretary has resigned from the party and joined another platform ahead of the 2027 general elections in Africa's largest democracy, Nigeria.

Trump experiences potential helicopter safety mishap, video trends

Trump experiences potential helicopter safety mishap, video trends

US

2 months ago

A video of President Donald Trump's helicopter near a departing aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has gone viral after a potential safety scare.

Inside the VeryDarkMan, AIG Jimoh showdown shaking the Nigeria police

Inside the VeryDarkMan, AIG Jimoh showdown shaking the Nigeria police

Nigeria

2 months ago

The VDM-AIG Jimoh dispute has shifted attention to police accountability as the Nigeria Police investigates misconduct claims while a murder case remains in court.

Breaking: UK announces expansion of global talent visa, details emerge

Breaking: UK announces expansion of global talent visa, details emerge

Europe

2 months ago

The United Kingdom (UK) government has decided to widen the Global Talent visa scheme, enabling more than 100 firms to sponsor distinguished foreigners.

WAEC sets the record straight on alleged list of 50 schools with withheld WASSCE results

WAEC sets the record straight on alleged list of 50 schools with withheld WASSCE results

Education

2 months ago

WAEC on Wednesday reacted to a viral list claiming 50 schools had their 2026 WASSCE results withheld, sending a notable message to the Nigerian public.

“Largest rescue operation”: Tinubu releases statement as 308 abductees finally regain freedom

“Largest rescue operation”: Tinubu releases statement as 308 abductees finally regain freedom

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted after 308 abducted residents of Kwara and Niger states finally regained their freedom. Legit.ng has the details.

Just In: Renowned Islamic scholar Tijjani is dead, photo emerges

Just In: Renowned Islamic scholar Tijjani is dead, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Renowned Islamic scholar Haruna Tijjani has died. Information about the late Tijjani's funeral and a photo has emerged. Legit.ng has the details.

Breaking: Court sacks Ondo National Assembly member ahead of 2027 election, gives reason

Breaking: Court sacks Ondo National Assembly member ahead of 2027 election, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

A high court has removed an Ondo National Assembly (NASS) member from office ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Find out what led to the ruling.

Has Nigeria Immigration Service suspended passport services in Kano? NIS speaks

Has Nigeria Immigration Service suspended passport services in Kano? NIS speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has responded after claims of suspended passport services in Kano ignited widespread reactions. Here's what happened.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf