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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.

7143 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: INEC releases candidates’ list as Jonathan, other names missing, details emerge

2027 election: INEC releases candidates’ list as Jonathan, other names missing, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Just In: Fire guts federal bank's headquarters in Abuja, photo emerges

Just In: Fire guts federal bank's headquarters in Abuja, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former President Obasanjo opens up on greatest mistake of his life, video trends

Former President Obasanjo opens up on greatest mistake of his life, video trends

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: New twist as Christian elders ask Tinubu to pull out of presidential race, give reason

2027 election: New twist as Christian elders ask Tinubu to pull out of presidential race, give reason

Politics

2 months ago

Oyo, Ogun, 2 other states to declare public holiday in August 2026, full list, reason emerge

Oyo, Ogun, 2 other states to declare public holiday in August 2026, full list, reason emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: University of Ibadan releases 2026 post-UTME results, how to check emerges

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Breaking: University of Ibadan releases 2026 post-UTME results, how to check emerges

Education

2 months ago

NANS sends message to University of Lagos as institution suddenly shuts school fees payment portal

NANS sends message to University of Lagos as institution suddenly shuts school fees payment portal

Education

2 months ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) asks the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to reopen its school fees payment and course registration portal.

Breaking: Concerns as Wike orders fresh demolition in Abuja, “this is a time bomb”

Breaking: Concerns as Wike orders fresh demolition in Abuja, “this is a time bomb”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has ordered a fresh demolition exercise in Abuja amid an alleged "time bomb" threat.

Breaking: Atiku slams Tinubu over Nigeria’s economy, "hope cannot be preached to a hungry stomach"

Breaking: Atiku slams Tinubu over Nigeria’s economy, "hope cannot be preached to a hungry stomach"

Politics

2 months ago

In a new message, ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's handling of Nigeria's economy.

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence on allegation FG paid ransom to terrorists to free Oriire students

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence on allegation FG paid ransom to terrorists to free Oriire students

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu responds to allegations that the federal government paid ransom to terrorists to secure the release of students abducted from Oriire in Oyo.

Kwankwaso mourns as prominent Kano politician is bereaved: “moment of grief”

Kwankwaso mourns as prominent Kano politician is bereaved: “moment of grief”

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on Thursday, July 30, released an emotional statement following the death of the mother of a prominent Kano politician.

Breaking: Top former Nigerian finance minister Abubakar dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Breaking: Top former Nigerian finance minister Abubakar dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former Nigerian high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Abubakar, has died in Abuja. Learn what is known about his death and his diplomatic career.

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu over United States: "it is dangerous"

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu over United States: "it is dangerous"

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his relationship with the United States (US).

Japa: “Something big is going to happen,” Lagos government tells doctors, others

Japa: “Something big is going to happen,” Lagos government tells doctors, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Amid the 'japa' phenomenon, the Lagos state government on Thursday, July 30, made a fresh promise to doctors and other medical professionals, Legit.ng reports.

Apply Now: Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service is recruiting

Apply Now: Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service is recruiting

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service has opened recruitment. Find out the eligibility requirements, available positions, application process, and deadline.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf