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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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Oyo police rescue abducted children, release photo

Oyo police rescue abducted children, release photo

Nigeria

3 months ago

New twist as APC governor vows to consume Wike, reason emerges as video goes viral

New twist as APC governor vows to consume Wike, reason emerges as video goes viral

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa as deadline nears

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa as deadline nears

Nigeria

4 months ago

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

Africa

4 months ago

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

Politics

4 months ago

APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru is bereaved, "profound moment of grief"

APC national secretary Ajibola Basiru is bereaved, "profound moment of grief"

Politics

4 months ago

Kogi: Idoko reacts as teacher allegedly beaten to death

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Kogi: Idoko reacts as teacher allegedly beaten to death

Politics

4 months ago

Kogi PDP House of Assembly candidate Michael Samuel Idoko condemns the alleged killing of schoolteacher Mariam Usman, sending a key message to authorities.

How UK denied 1.34 million Nigerians visas - report

How UK denied 1.34 million Nigerians visas - report

Nigeria

4 months ago

A new report reveals that the UK denied more than 1.3 million visa applications from Nigerians over 21 years, highlighting key trends and refusal patterns.

Fresh tension as Donald Trump threatens to ‘complete the job’ in Iran

Fresh tension as Donald Trump threatens to ‘complete the job’ in Iran

US

4 months ago

Fresh tensions have emerged after Donald Trump, the president of the United States (US), threatened to "complete the job" in Iran, raising concerns.

Oyo: Was pastor arrested over Oriire school abduction? Police speak out

Oyo: Was pastor arrested over Oriire school abduction? Police speak out

Nigeria

4 months ago

Did police arrest a pastor over the Oriire school abduction in Oyo state? Authorities have addressed the viral claims surrounding the reported arrest.

ABUAD rises in global THE sustainability impact ratings, leads Nigerian counterparts, top 10 list emerges

ABUAD rises in global THE sustainability impact ratings, leads Nigerian counterparts, top 10 list emerges

Education

4 months ago

Afe Babalola University emerges Nigeria's highest-ranked school in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact ranking. Legit has compiled a relevant list.

Tinubu announces 3 fresh appointments, names, full list, photos surface

Tinubu announces 3 fresh appointments, names, full list, photos surface

Politics

4 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has made three fresh appointments as part of his administration's ongoing leadership changes. See the names, positions, and photos.

Jubilation as President declares public holiday, "immense joy to the entire country"

Jubilation as President declares public holiday, "immense joy to the entire country"

US

4 months ago

The government has declared a public holiday amid the World Cup 2026, allowing citizens and Ecuadorian residents to make the most of their celebration.

Tinubu gives appointment to Patrick Obahiagbon, Edo politician known for big grammar, details emerge

Tinubu gives appointment to Patrick Obahiagbon, Edo politician known for big grammar, details emerge

Politics

4 months ago

Patrick Obahiagbon, widely known for his eloquent speeches and extensive vocabulary, has been named to a new position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

2027 elections: Youth leader predicts winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, others enter contest

2027 elections: Youth leader predicts winner as Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi, others enter contest

Politics

4 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, a youth leader in Oyo state has shared his prediction on who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf