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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: Concerns as Facebook suffers widespread outage, 'account unavailable'

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Breaking: Concerns as Facebook suffers widespread outage, 'account unavailable'

US

3 months ago

Imo's Uzodimma hints at 2027 election winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, others set to clash

Imo's Uzodimma hints at 2027 election winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, others set to clash

Politics

3 months ago

Wike gives condition to resign from Tinubu's cabinet, video surfaces

Wike gives condition to resign from Tinubu's cabinet, video surfaces

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Dreadlock prophet releases prophecy on winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi enter contest

2027 election: Dreadlock prophet releases prophecy on winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi enter contest

Politics

3 months ago

Heartbreak as former Nigerian sports minister Sango loses loved ones days apart: "painful"

Heartbreak as former Nigerian sports minister Sango loses loved ones days apart: "painful"

Politics

3 months ago

Tears as influential former Nigerian minister Isoun dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Tears as influential former Nigerian minister Isoun dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Politics

3 months ago

APC, ADC or NDC? Cleric releases prophecy on winner of 2027 election

APC, ADC or NDC? Cleric releases prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

A Nigerian cleric has released a prophecy on the 2027 presidential election, predicting whether the APC, ADC, or NDC will produce Nigeria's next president.

Just In: FG arraigns suspects over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction, releases photos

Just In: FG arraigns suspects over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction, releases photos

Nigeria

3 months ago

The federal government on Friday arraigned suspects linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. Legit.ng has the details.

Tinubu reacts as Amaechi is bereaved, "profound sorrow"

Tinubu reacts as Amaechi is bereaved, "profound sorrow"

Politics

3 months ago

ADC chieftain, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, is mourning a personal loss, prompting a heartfelt message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Legit.ng has the details.

Oyo govt finally releases full list of 9 people killed during Oriire abduction, rescue operation

Oyo govt finally releases full list of 9 people killed during Oriire abduction, rescue operation

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Seyi Makinde-led Oyo state government has published the names of the nine victims killed in the Oriire abduction attack, providing official confirmation.

Again, Minister Umahi told to step aside immediately over death of Mary Habila at his residence

Again, Minister Umahi told to step aside immediately over death of Mary Habila at his residence

Politics

3 months ago

Works Minister David Umahi has been advised to step aside over the controversial death of Mary Habila at his Ebonyi residence. Legit.ng has the details.

Top Christian leader dies as Peter Obi grieves, "profound sadness"

Top Christian leader dies as Peter Obi grieves, "profound sadness"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi expresses sadness over the death of a respected Christian leader, paying tribute to the late cleric's legacy of faith, service, and moral leadership.

Breaking: Court grants final forfeiture of Achimugu‘s N4.6b jewelries, N4.3b exotic cars, $50k, N30m to FG

Breaking: Court grants final forfeiture of Achimugu‘s N4.6b jewelries, N4.3b exotic cars, $50k, N30m to FG

Nigeria

3 months ago

A high court grants the EFCC's application for the final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu's assets, including jewellery worth N4.6 billion and 11 exotic cars valued.

Why England lost dramatically to Argentina in World Cup semifinal, Bwala speaks

Why England lost dramatically to Argentina in World Cup semifinal, Bwala speaks

Nigeria

3 months ago

Barrister Daniel Bwala has explained why England lost dramatically to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday night, July 15, 2026.

Just In: US conditions 50% of aid to Nigeria on protection of Christians, "bold actions"

Just In: US conditions 50% of aid to Nigeria on protection of Christians, "bold actions"

Nigeria

3 months ago

US authorities on Wednesday, July 15, announced fresh action against Nigeria following renewed allegations of Christian persecution in the African nation.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf