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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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Breaking: Tinubu meets Catholic bishops at Aso Villa ahead of 2027 election, photo emerges

Breaking: Tinubu meets Catholic bishops at Aso Villa ahead of 2027 election, photo emerges

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Alausa makes prediction on winner as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku, others battle for presidency

2027 election: Alausa makes prediction on winner as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku, others battle for presidency

Politics

3 months ago

Just In: Tears as former Nigerian justice, Ashigar, is dead, "irreparable loss"

Just In: Tears as former Nigerian justice, Ashigar, is dead, "irreparable loss"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Federal government raises university workers’ allowance to N486,000

Federal government raises university workers’ allowance to N486,000

Education

3 months ago

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Education

3 months ago

Nigerian footballer George, one other bag 24 years' jail term, reason emerges

Nigerian footballer George, one other bag 24 years' jail term, reason emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027 election: Opposition splits over single candidate to challenge Tinubu, details emerge

2027 election: Opposition splits over single candidate to challenge Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Nigeria's opposition is divided over plans to field a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Alleged main sponsor of Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket mentioned

2027 election: Alleged main sponsor of Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket mentioned

Politics

3 months ago

A fresh claim has identified the alleged main sponsor of the Peter Obi-Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Grief as barber tragically shot dead inside Lagos salon

Grief as barber tragically shot dead inside Lagos salon

Nigeria

3 months ago

A barber was tragically shot dead inside a salon in Lagos, leaving residents deeply concerned. Read what happened and an eyewitness account of the incident.

Breaking: Osun governor declares holiday, gives reason

Breaking: Osun governor declares holiday, gives reason

Politics

3 months ago

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared a fresh work-free day across the state. Find out the reason for the public holiday, who is affected, and key details.

Did PDP endorse Tinubu for second term? Fact emerges

Did PDP endorse Tinubu for second term? Fact emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Did the PDP officially endorse President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027? Here are the facts behind the claim and what the party's factions have actually said.

Tinubu announces new appointment after major resignation, “with immediate effect”

Tinubu announces new appointment after major resignation, “with immediate effect”

Politics

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has announced a new appointment following the resignation of a senior official, naming a replacement to fill the vacant position.

Breaking: 'I won 2023 election,' Peter Obi declares

Breaking: 'I won 2023 election,' Peter Obi declares

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi has reiterated that he won the 2023 presidential election, explaining why he maintains the outcome did not reflect the will of Nigerian voters.

Breaking: Peter Obi responds to allegation of pursuing Nigeria’s division

Breaking: Peter Obi responds to allegation of pursuing Nigeria’s division

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi has responded to allegations that he is pursuing Nigeria's division, clarifying his position and addressing the claims ahead of the 2027 election.

Just In: Accord Party’s Gov Adeleke unveils preferred presidential candidate ahead of 2027 election

Just In: Accord Party’s Gov Adeleke unveils preferred presidential candidate ahead of 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Accord Party Governor Ademola Adeleke has revealed his preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election, offering fresh insight into his political stance.

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