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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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Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi saga: Embattled DG discloses actual reason for creating controversial agency

Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi saga: Embattled DG discloses actual reason for creating controversial agency

Politics

3 months ago

2027 presidential election: Sunday Dare predicts winner, "ready for the battle"

2027 presidential election: Sunday Dare predicts winner, "ready for the battle"

Politics

3 months ago

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on 2 candidates who could win 2027 election

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on 2 candidates who could win 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Arapaja 'dumps PDP', reportedly set to join APC ahead of 2027 election, "Makinde is gone"

Breaking: Arapaja 'dumps PDP', reportedly set to join APC ahead of 2027 election, "Makinde is gone"

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu issues notable order amid Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi saga, details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu issues notable order amid Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi saga, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Messi at 2026 World Cup, video surfaces

Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Messi at 2026 World Cup, video surfaces

US

3 months ago

2027 election: Oba Akiolu predicts winner as Tinubu faces challenge from Peter Obi, Atiku, others

2027 election: Oba Akiolu predicts winner as Tinubu faces challenge from Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Politics

3 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has shared his prediction on the candidate who is likely to win the forthcoming presidential contest.

Tears as Russia kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduation

Tears as Russia kills Nigerian medical graduate in Ukraine days before graduation

Europe

3 months ago

Amid a war, a promising Nigerian medical student was reportedly killed in a Russian attack in Ukraine just days before her graduation, igniting grief.

Climate change: Natasha unveils 10,000 economic trees initiative

Climate change: Natasha unveils 10,000 economic trees initiative

Nigeria

3 months ago

Natasha Akpoti, frequently celebrated with the nickname 'Madam Project', unveils a 10,000 economic trees initiative in Kogi to promote climate action.

APC conducts poll over 2027 election, details emerge

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APC conducts poll over 2027 election, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, Abia APC has argued that capacity and performance, and not zoning, should determine who represents Bende federal constituency.

Breaking: Police arrest father of alleged fake agency DG in Ogbomosho

Breaking: Police arrest father of alleged fake agency DG in Ogbomosho

Nigeria

3 months ago

Police have detained the father of the alleged fake agency DG. The arrest comes as probes into the controversial case involving Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila continue.

Video of alleged fake agency DG confronting Gbajabiamila resurfaces, goes viral

Video of alleged fake agency DG confronting Gbajabiamila resurfaces, goes viral

Politics

3 months ago

A resurfaced video showing the alleged fake agency DG confronting Femi Gbajabiamila has gone viral, igniting widespread reactions and fresh discussions online.

Apply now: African Union opens application for 10 positions, shares eligibility requirements, other details

Apply now: African Union opens application for 10 positions, shares eligibility requirements, other details

Africa

3 months ago

The African Union opens applications for 10 positions across various departments. See the eligibility requirements, qualifications, and application process.

2027 election: Jonathan reacts to report alleging he was offered N500 billion to split Obi’s votes

2027 election: Jonathan reacts to report alleging he was offered N500 billion to split Obi’s votes

Politics

3 months ago

Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan reacts to reports alleging he was offered N500 billion to split Peter Obi's votes ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu in new message, lists 6 'things the spirit of God says'

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu in new message, lists 6 'things the spirit of God says'

Politics

3 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a fresh edition of 'Warnings to the Nations', delivering messages and prophecies concerning President Bola Tinubu and others.

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