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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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Breaking: Donald Trump's new visa rule requires six-figure bond

Breaking: Donald Trump's new visa rule requires six-figure bond

US

2 months ago

2027 election: Wike, northern youths at war, reason, details emerge

2027 election: Wike, northern youths at war, reason, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Top Nigerian broadcaster to launch platform focused on youth empowerment

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Top Nigerian broadcaster to launch platform focused on youth empowerment

Nigeria

2 months ago

Friday, August 7, declared public holiday: government announces reason

Friday, August 7, declared public holiday: government announces reason

Africa

2 months ago

Full list: Picnic Day, 9 other public holidays for August 2026

Full list: Picnic Day, 9 other public holidays for August 2026

Asia

2 months ago

"APC is going gradually": Primate Ayodele shares new prophecy, video surfaces

"APC is going gradually": Primate Ayodele shares new prophecy, video surfaces

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu approves major salary increments for Armed Forces of Nigeria

Breaking: Jubilation as Tinubu approves major salary increments for Armed Forces of Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 4, finally approved salary increases for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel. Legit.ng has the details.

Full list: 5 countries offering people cash to marry

Full list: 5 countries offering people cash to marry

Asia

2 months ago

Discover five countries offering cash bonuses, housing grants, and other financial incentives to encourage marriage and help couples start families.

Just In: Tinubu releases emotional statement as top aide is bereaved

Just In: Tinubu releases emotional statement as top aide is bereaved

Politics

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reacted notably on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after one of his aides became bereaved. Legit.ng has the complete details.

Full list: 5 US work visas foreigners can use for permanent residency

Full list: 5 US work visas foreigners can use for permanent residency

US

2 months ago

Discover the five employment-based US immigrant visa categories that can lead to permanent residency and find out who qualifies for each pathway.

Apply now: CCECC Nigeria invites applications for jobs

Apply now: CCECC Nigeria invites applications for jobs

Nigeria

2 months ago

CCECC Nigeria is recruiting engineers, designers and other professionals for Abuja projects. See the available positions, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Nigeria Customs reveals major data on final 2024/2025 recruitment list

Nigeria Customs reveals major data on final 2024/2025 recruitment list

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria Customs releases fresh details on the final recruitment exercise, including key figures and an update on the list of successful candidates.

Tinubu reportedly takes decision after being told to sack Umahi as minister

Tinubu reportedly takes decision after being told to sack Umahi as minister

Politics

2 months ago

Amid rife calls for the immediate removal of the Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly made a decision.

Gumi releases 'fatwa' on clerics who join politics

Gumi releases 'fatwa' on clerics who join politics

Politics

2 months ago

Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has weighed in on whether clerics should participate in politics amid growing political ambitions among northern religious leaders.

Did lady who filmed Oloolu masquerade procession die? Prominent Ibadan-based content creator speaks

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Did lady who filmed Oloolu masquerade procession die? Prominent Ibadan-based content creator speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

An Ibadan-based content creator has addressed rumours surrounding the alleged death of the lady who filmed the viral Oloolu procession, sharing a key update.

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