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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.

6800 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tinubu gives new appointment to Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila

Tinubu gives new appointment to Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila

Politics

7 days ago

Tinubu makes major move, gives Vice President Shettima appointment

Tinubu makes major move, gives Vice President Shettima appointment

Politics

7 days ago

Atiku vows $10bn startup fund for Nigerian youths, "from unemployment to productivity"

Atiku vows $10bn startup fund for Nigerian youths, "from unemployment to productivity"

Politics

7 days ago

2027 election: ADC chieftain sends strong warning message to Atiku

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2027 election: ADC chieftain sends strong warning message to Atiku

Politics

8 days ago

2027 election: 'We need a voice that can interrogate policies at National Assembly,' group speaks

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2027 election: 'We need a voice that can interrogate policies at National Assembly,' group speaks

Politics

8 days ago

Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Deputy Senate President Jibrin

Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Deputy Senate President Jibrin

Politics

8 days ago

Canada immigration: Who wualifies for Express Entry and how the CRS score works

Canada immigration: Who wualifies for Express Entry and how the CRS score works

World

8 days ago

Canada has officially explained who can apply for Express Entry and how applicants are ranked under the immigration system. Legit.ng has the details.

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Nigeria

8 days ago

A viral claim said the Sultan stated that the Igbo can split from Nigeria if they wish. A fact-checking platform relayed the Sultan's media team's clarification.

Just In: Tinubu gives order over ‘fake' agencies, ghost workers’ scourge, details emerge

Just In: Tinubu gives order over ‘fake' agencies, ghost workers’ scourge, details emerge

Nigeria

9 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has ordered action against fake government agencies and ghost workers as his administration moves to tackle the growing scourge.

Tinubu announces appointment for Reps Speaker Abbas

Tinubu announces appointment for Reps Speaker Abbas

Politics

9 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hands Speaker Tajudeen Abbas a key role in the APC's Campaign Council as the ruling party prepares for the 2027 elections.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on likelihood of Tinubu losing, "serious rejection"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on likelihood of Tinubu losing, "serious rejection"

Politics

9 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a fresh prophecy on President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 election, warning of possible voter rejection.

Canada announces new financial requirement for international students: How to apply

Canada announces new financial requirement for international students: How to apply

World

9 days ago

Canada has announced a new financial requirement for international students applying for study permits, with the changes taking effect on September 1, 2026.

Concerns as over 1,500 people missing in APC-led state

Concerns as over 1,500 people missing in APC-led state

Nigeria

9 days ago

Concerns are mounting as more than 1,500 people remain missing in an APC-led state, raising concerns and prompting calls for urgent action. Legit.ng has the details.

Breaking: Ex-Ogun APC gov'ship aspirant resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, shares next step

Breaking: Ex-Ogun APC gov'ship aspirant resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, shares next step

Politics

10 days ago

A prominent former Ogun governorship aspirant, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has resigned from the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Tinubu, Peter Obi or Atiku? Prophet Bamidele releases prophecy on likely 2027 election winner

Tinubu, Peter Obi or Atiku? Prophet Bamidele releases prophecy on likely 2027 election winner

Politics

10 days ago

Prophet Elijah Bamidele releases a new prophecy on the 2027 election, predicting the likely winner among President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf