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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.

7139 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Public interest event to feature Johnson, others as discourse on Nigeria’s development takes centre stage

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Did terrorists kill 100 people in Sokoto state? Fact emerges

Did terrorists kill 100 people in Sokoto state? Fact emerges

Nigeria

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Did Asari Dokubo ask Tinubu to surrender over economic hardship in Nigeria? Fact emerges

Did Asari Dokubo ask Tinubu to surrender over economic hardship in Nigeria? Fact emerges

Politics

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How to visit the UK without a visa, application process, cost explained

Europe

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2027 election: Sporadic shootings as thugs attack NDC supporters in Enugu, video trends

2027 election: Sporadic shootings as thugs attack NDC supporters in Enugu, video trends

Politics

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Breaking: Tensions rise as 12 killed, over 300 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi

Breaking: Tensions rise as 12 killed, over 300 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi

Asia

12 days ago

2027 election: Protest, solace as INEC releases final candidates’ list

2027 election: Protest, solace as INEC releases final candidates’ list

Politics

12 days ago

INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 elections, triggering mixed reactions, including protests and relief among political stakeholders.

2027 election: New twist as NDC chairman says Peter Obi won’t win a ward in Anambra, gives reason

2027 election: New twist as NDC chairman says Peter Obi won’t win a ward in Anambra, gives reason

Politics

12 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a new twist has emerged as an NDC chairman declared that Peter Obi would not win a ward in Anambra state. He gave his reasons.

Tensions rise as APC, opposition clash ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Tensions rise as APC, opposition clash ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

12 days ago

The ruling APC and opposition parties clash over political issues as tensions rise ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Legit.ng has the details.

First state where Tinubu, APC will kick off 2027 election campaign and date announced

First state where Tinubu, APC will kick off 2027 election campaign and date announced

Politics

13 days ago

President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC have announced the state where they will kick off their 2027 election campaign and revealed the date for the launch.

2027 election: "Atiku Abubakar urgently needs mental health support," Keyamo speaks out

2027 election: "Atiku Abubakar urgently needs mental health support," Keyamo speaks out

Politics

14 days ago

Festus Keyamo has made a controversial remark about ADC's Atiku Abubakar amid political developments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.

2027 election: INEC announces date to release final list of governorship, State Assembly candidates

2027 election: INEC announces date to release final list of governorship, State Assembly candidates

Politics

14 days ago

INEC has announced the date it will release the final list of candidates contesting governorship and State Assembly elections in Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details.

PDP chieftain reacts as Kogi councillor dies after days in captivity

PDP chieftain reacts as Kogi councillor dies after days in captivity

Politics

14 days ago

Kogi PDP candidate Michael Samuel Idoko mourns Councillor Rosemary Ben Adukwu after her abduction and reported killing. Legit.ng has the details.

Breaking: APC tells Peter Obi to quit 2027 election race, gives reason

Breaking: APC tells Peter Obi to quit 2027 election race, gives reason

Politics

14 days ago

The APC Presidential Campaign Council asks NDC's Peter Gregory Obi to quit the 2027 presidential election race. The ruling party gave its reason.

Did prominent Hausa journalist declare that she will vote for Peter Obi in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Did prominent Hausa journalist declare that she will vote for Peter Obi in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Politics

14 days ago

A viral post claims a prominent Hausa journalist declared support for NDC's Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections. Here is what she said about it.

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