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), 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.

5111 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 elections: “It will be like June 12,” prominent Kaduna cleric releases major prophecy on polls

2027 elections: “It will be like June 12,” prominent Kaduna cleric releases major prophecy on polls

Politics

18 days ago

Ex-Nigerian ambassador, Jabbi Maradun, is dead, "great loss"

Ex-Nigerian ambassador, Jabbi Maradun, is dead, "great loss"

Politics

18 days ago

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly considering ADC platform

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly considering ADC platform

Politics

18 days ago

2027 election: Top APC chieftain welcomes Goodluck Jonathan to presidential race, "the more the merrier"

2027 election: Top APC chieftain welcomes Goodluck Jonathan to presidential race, "the more the merrier"

Politics

18 days ago

Tinubu told to instantly sack Wike, "non-negotiable"

Tinubu told to instantly sack Wike, "non-negotiable"

Politics

18 days ago

'50kg rice price to drop to N30K per bag,' Primate Ayodele releases prophecies

'50kg rice price to drop to N30K per bag,' Primate Ayodele releases prophecies

Nigeria

19 days ago

Florida 'mansion': Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike, "use this opportunity"

Florida 'mansion': Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike, "use this opportunity"

Politics

20 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to sack the federal capital territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike. Wike, a former Rivers governor, is a top ally of Tinubu.

Breaking: Tinubu to address pastors, other church leaders in Jos, Plateau state

Breaking: Tinubu to address pastors, other church leaders in Jos, Plateau state

Politics

20 days ago

President Bola Tinubu is billed to address church leaders in Jos, Plateau state. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga shared the State House' statement on Friday.

Jonathan told not to contest in 2027 presidential election, "they'll take his name to toilet"

Jonathan told not to contest in 2027 presidential election, "they'll take his name to toilet"

Politics

20 days ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been told not to contest in the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015.

Senator Abbo reacts to reports he allegedly molested 13-year-old secondary school pupil

Senator Abbo reacts to reports he allegedly molested 13-year-old secondary school pupil

Nigeria

20 days ago

Senator Elisha Abbo on Friday reacted to reports that he allegedly molested a 13-year-old secondary school pupil. The Adamawa senator blasted his political enemies.

2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

Politics

20 days ago

Senator Shehu Sani spoke after Atiku Abubakar said he will step down if a younger aspirant wins the ADC presidential ticket for the 2027 election.

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

Politics

21 days ago

Tears and dismay have been noted after a deputy spokesperson of he African Democratic Congress (ADC) slumped and died ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

“I knew you'd not disobey”: Tinubu to Soyinka as president inaugurates newly-renovated National Theatre

“I knew you'd not disobey”: Tinubu to Soyinka as president inaugurates newly-renovated National Theatre

Nigeria

21 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has told Wole Soyinka that he knew the Nobel laureate will not be rebellious as the Nigerian leader inaugurated the new National Theatre.

Tinubu speaks on day he slept well after cancelling major national activity

Tinubu speaks on day he slept well after cancelling major national activity

Nigeria

21 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has spoken about the day he slept well after cancelling a major national activity. The presidency is one of the hardest jobs in the world.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends notable warning message to Jonathan, shares prophecy

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends notable warning message to Jonathan, shares prophecy

Politics

21 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, spiritual figure, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has sent a notable warning message to former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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