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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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Just In: Tinubu reacts as authorities say all kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers finally rescued

Just In: Tinubu reacts as authorities say all kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers finally rescued

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tears as Tinubu’s appointee is bereaved, APC releases statement

Tears as Tinubu’s appointee is bereaved, APC releases statement

Politics

3 months ago

Norway working holiday visa: 6 countries eligible, rules and how to apply

Norway working holiday visa: 6 countries eligible, rules and how to apply

Europe

3 months ago

Nigeria visa services in US: OIS explains why applications are paused

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Nigeria visa services in US: OIS explains why applications are paused

Nigeria

3 months ago

Osinbajo gets new appointment, “we believe his experience"

Osinbajo gets new appointment, “we believe his experience"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Japa: Why UK-based Nigerians earning £2.6k are worse off than N60k earners in Nigeria, Bwala explains

Japa: Why UK-based Nigerians earning £2.6k are worse off than N60k earners in Nigeria, Bwala explains

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Bandits who abducted Oriire students, teachers threaten to kill children, condition emerges

Breaking: Bandits who abducted Oriire students, teachers threaten to kill children, condition emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bandits who abducted students and teachers from Oriire in Oyo state threatened to kill the children. Christopher Musa, the minister of defence, spoke in a clip.

Immigration sends major message to travellers, Nigerians in US over visa requirement to enter African country

Immigration sends major message to travellers, Nigerians in US over visa requirement to enter African country

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service sends a message to prospective travellers and Nigerians residing in the US who may require a visa to enter the West African country.

US lawmaker exposes those allegedly responsible for Christian genocide in Nigeria

US lawmaker exposes those allegedly responsible for Christian genocide in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

A popular US lawmaker, Riley Moore, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, identified those he alleges are responsible for the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

Just In: Atiku sends strong warning message to Tinubu’s govt over El-Rufai, Peter Obi

Just In: Atiku sends strong warning message to Tinubu’s govt over El-Rufai, Peter Obi

Politics

3 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government over Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and Peter Gregory Obi.

Throwback: Prophet TB Joshua’s old prediction of World Cup winner resurfaces

Throwback: Prophet TB Joshua’s old prediction of World Cup winner resurfaces

Nigeria

3 months ago

Throwback to when Prophet TB Joshua accurately predicted the outcome of the FIFA World Cup final, a prophecy that has resurfaced amid FIFA World Cup 2026.

Breaking: Tinubu’s presidency reacts as Peter Obi says he may not be alive till 2027 election

Breaking: Tinubu’s presidency reacts as Peter Obi says he may not be alive till 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

The presidency has reacted after the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said he may not be alive by the 2027 elections. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Akpabio predicts winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others enter contest

2027 election: Akpabio predicts winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others enter contest

Politics

3 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Senate President Godswill Akpabio shares his prediction on who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.

Bomb explosion rocks Niger state as deaths recorded

Bomb explosion rocks Niger state as deaths recorded

Nigeria

3 months ago

An explosion has rocked a community in Niger, causing deaths. Bandits have been battling security forces for years in the north and often use IEDs to target people.

9 countries that offer long-term visitor visas for travellers in 2026

9 countries that offer long-term visitor visas for travellers in 2026

Europe

3 months ago

Are you travelling and planning a longer trip? Explore nine countries that offer long-term visitor visas and find out how long eligible travellers can stay.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf