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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 creator 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.

5747 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Japa: Cleric releases prophecy on UK deporting many Nigerians, “we need to pray”

Japa: Cleric releases prophecy on UK deporting many Nigerians, “we need to pray”

Nigeria

13 days ago

Breaking: El-Rufai to appear at ICPC office in Abuja, date surfaces

Breaking: El-Rufai to appear at ICPC office in Abuja, date surfaces

Politics

13 days ago

2027 election: 7 key activities and dates to watch for as INEC releases official timetable

2027 election: 7 key activities and dates to watch for as INEC releases official timetable

Politics

13 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu’s top aide bags fresh appointment ahead of 2027 election, “this is not just a title”

Breaking: Tinubu’s top aide bags fresh appointment ahead of 2027 election, “this is not just a title”

Politics

14 days ago

Was influential Kaduna lawmaker abducted by bandits? Fact emerges

Was influential Kaduna lawmaker abducted by bandits? Fact emerges

Nigeria

14 days ago

Security agents reportedly attempt to arrest El-Rufai, photo, video emerge

Security agents reportedly attempt to arrest El-Rufai, photo, video emerge

Politics

14 days ago

El-Rufai to appear at EFCC office in Abuja, date, time emerge

El-Rufai to appear at EFCC office in Abuja, date, time emerge

Politics

15 days ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear at the anti-graft agency EFCC office in Abuja, with the date and time of his scheduled visit now disclosed.

Breaking: Fresh twist as judge withdraws from EFCC case against Malami

Breaking: Fresh twist as judge withdraws from EFCC case against Malami

Politics

15 days ago

A judge has withdrawn from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case involving Malami, raising questions about the ongoing proceedings.

Kwankwaso: Kperogi shares why Kano political heavyweight was singled out in US bill

Kwankwaso: Kperogi shares why Kano political heavyweight was singled out in US bill

Politics

15 days ago

Political commentator Prof. Farooq Kperogi explains why Kano power broker Rabiu Kwankwaso was specifically mentioned in a recent United States bill.

Umahi speaks on resigning as Tinubu's minister, gives condition

Umahi speaks on resigning as Tinubu's minister, gives condition

Politics

15 days ago

As construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project proceeds, Minister of Works Dave Umahi vows to resign if the quality fails to meet the standards.

Tinubu's govt: Nigeria's air chief gives update on coup plotters

Tinubu's govt: Nigeria's air chief gives update on coup plotters

Politics

15 days ago

Nigeria’s air force chief has provided an update on the status of alleged coup plotters, outlining the government’s response under President Bola Tinubu.

Major brawl erupts in Turkish parliament, lawmakers trade punches as video goes viral

Major brawl erupts in Turkish parliament, lawmakers trade punches as video goes viral

Europe

15 days ago

A chaotic scene unfolded in Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers exchanged punches during a heated session, with a viral video capturing the dramatic brawl.

Buhari’s ex-aide posts 56-word message as US lawmakers introduce bill to sanction Kwankwaso, others

Buhari’s ex-aide posts 56-word message as US lawmakers introduce bill to sanction Kwankwaso, others

Politics

15 days ago

An ex-aide to the late ex-president, Muhammadu Buhari, has responded after US authorities moved to impose sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso and others.

Reno Omokri breaks silence on U-turn about Tinubu's administration

Reno Omokri breaks silence on U-turn about Tinubu's administration

Politics

15 days ago

Reno Omokri breaks his silence, explaining why he agreed to work for President Bola Tinubu’s government despite previously vowing never to join his administration.

Drama as Akpabio’s strong ally Nwebonyi clashes with top Kano senator, video trends

Drama as Akpabio’s strong ally Nwebonyi clashes with top Kano senator, video trends

Politics

15 days ago

A heated clash erupts between Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s close ally and a top Kano senator, with the confrontation captured on video and trending online.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf