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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'Red alert': FG mentions Kaduna, 6 other states where flood may wreak havoc, full list emerges

'Red alert': FG mentions Kaduna, 6 other states where flood may wreak havoc, full list emerges

Nigeria

21 days ago

Nigeria at 65: Lagos cleric lists 5 major things leaders need to work on to attain true independence

Nigeria at 65: Lagos cleric lists 5 major things leaders need to work on to attain true independence

Nigeria

21 days ago

2027 election: Sowore's ally lists 6 reasons Tinubu will win 2nd term

2027 election: Sowore's ally lists 6 reasons Tinubu will win 2nd term

Politics

21 days ago

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

Nigeria

22 days ago

APC administration: Jubilation as Tinubu makes 3 new appointments

APC administration: Jubilation as Tinubu makes 3 new appointments

Politics

22 days ago

Tinubu reacts to viral reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Tinubu reacts to viral reports of genocide against Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria

22 days ago

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

Africa

22 days ago

Former Congolese leader Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death, multiple reports said on Tuesday. Kabila was found guilty of at least four charges.

2027 presidential election: Tinubu blasts ADC coalition, PDP leaders in fresh message

2027 presidential election: Tinubu blasts ADC coalition, PDP leaders in fresh message

Politics

22 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, President Bola Tinubu has slammed opposition leaders in a fresh message. The opposition is plotting to democratically unseat Tinubu.

Breaking: Immigration commences enforcement against visa overstayers, 3 group of foreigners affected

Breaking: Immigration commences enforcement against visa overstayers, 3 group of foreigners affected

Nigeria

23 days ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced enforcement against visa overstayers. The enforcement exercise apply to three categories of foreigners.

NECO, WAEC, and the end of paper exams: Inside Nigeria's race towards CBT

NECO, WAEC, and the end of paper exams: Inside Nigeria's race towards CBT

Education

23 days ago

The education ministry reaffirmed the FG’s commitment to transitioning WAEC and NECO from PPT to full CBT. Legit.ng analyses this new development.

NAFDAC bans Healthline's Artemether, 100 other medical products in Nigeria, full list emerges

NAFDAC bans Healthline's Artemether, 100 other medical products in Nigeria, full list emerges

Nigeria

23 days ago

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Healthline-marketed Artemether and 100 other products. Legit.ng has the list.

October 1st Independence Day: “It is tragic,” Atiku slams Tinubu, APC, speaks on 2027 election

October 1st Independence Day: “It is tragic,” Atiku slams Tinubu, APC, speaks on 2027 election

Politics

23 days ago

As Nigerians celebrate the Independence Day 2025, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu and the APC. Atiku spoke on the 2027 election.

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside hotel: "moment of deep grief"

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside hotel: "moment of deep grief"

Africa

23 days ago

South Africa's ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Mthethwa, has been found dead outside a hotel in Paris. The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, reacted.

Breaking: Federal govt declares nationwide public holiday

Breaking: Federal govt declares nationwide public holiday

Nigeria

24 days ago

The Bola Tinubu-led federal government of Nigeria has announced the public holiday date to commemorate the nation’s 65th independence anniversary.

PDP governor fires top cabinet member, "with immediate effect"

PDP governor fires top cabinet member, "with immediate effect"

Politics

24 days ago

Bauchi state governor and PDP stalwart, Bala Mohammed has fired a top cabinet member. On Monday, the governor sent a message to the sacked appointee.

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