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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.

7144 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Prominent animal conservationist posts photos of insect people must not kill with their hand: “instant regret”

Prominent animal conservationist posts photos of insect people must not kill with their hand: “instant regret”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Video surfaces showing Gov Adeleke cooking in kitchen: “Look well, he doesn’t know how to stir properly”

Video surfaces showing Gov Adeleke cooking in kitchen: “Look well, he doesn’t know how to stir properly”

Politics

5 months ago

Just In: Tinubu’s spokesman reacts as Obi gives reason for one-term presidency vow ahead of 2027 election

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Just In: Tinubu’s spokesman reacts as Obi gives reason for one-term presidency vow ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

2027 election: Oshiomhole identifies Atiku as APC's campaign manager, "bold decisions"

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2027 election: Oshiomhole identifies Atiku as APC's campaign manager, "bold decisions"

Politics

5 months ago

2027 election: Fresh twist as Prophet Iginla prophesies APC’s embarrassment

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2027 election: Fresh twist as Prophet Iginla prophesies APC’s embarrassment

Politics

5 months ago

2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

2027 election: Kefiano officially enters race, speaks on ambition

Politics

5 months ago

Peter Obi releases heartfelt statement after attending burial of top Catholic Bishop Chukwu

Peter Obi releases heartfelt statement after attending burial of top Catholic Bishop Chukwu

Politics

5 months ago

Nigerian opposition leader Peter Obi has released a heartfelt statement following his attendance at the burial of Catholic Bishop Peter Nworie Chukwu.

Breaking: “Our new party,” Gov Makinde’s ally speaks on political platform ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: “Our new party,” Gov Makinde’s ally speaks on political platform ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

A top ally of Governor Seyi Makinde has spoken about a new political platform ahead of the 2027 general election, hinting at emerging realignments.

“Greatness of AAUASU”: Ondo university SUG president appoints 40 aides

“Greatness of AAUASU”: Ondo university SUG president appoints 40 aides

Education

5 months ago

The Students' Union Government (SUG) president of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA), Ondo State, has taken a stunning decision by appointing 40 aides.

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Politics

5 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla releases a fresh prophecy on Nigeria's politics, speaking on President Bola Tinubu’s fate and Peter Obi’s presidential ambition.

"Painful": Dickson reacts as bandits 'kill' former Nigerian lawmaker Adamu despite ransom payment

"Painful": Dickson reacts as bandits 'kill' former Nigerian lawmaker Adamu despite ransom payment

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Seriake Dickson has reacted after bandits allegedly killed former Nigerian lawmaker Abba Anas Adamu despite receiving a ransom payment from his family.

2027 election: Bold cleric shares clear prophecy on how Tinubu can be defeated

2027 election: Bold cleric shares clear prophecy on how Tinubu can be defeated

Politics

5 months ago

A cleric has shared a fresh prophecy ahead of the 2027 election, speaking on what he claims must happen for President Bola Tinubu to be defeated.

"Humanising insurance": Nigeria's first multi-Language GenAI assistant emerges

"Humanising insurance": Nigeria's first multi-Language GenAI assistant emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Heirs Insurance has unveiled Nigeria’s first multi-language GenAI assistant, designed to improve customer engagement and digital insurance services.

APC: Primate Ayodele unveils prophecy on major obstacle to Tinubu's relection

APC: Primate Ayodele unveils prophecy on major obstacle to Tinubu's relection

Politics

5 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has shared a new prophecy concerning President Bola Tinubu, warning of a major obstacle that could affect his 2027 re-election bid.

Alex Ekubo: Seer’s prophecy predicting major death in Nigerian entertainment industry surfaces

Alex Ekubo: Seer’s prophecy predicting major death in Nigerian entertainment industry surfaces

Nigeria

5 months ago

Amid the reported death of Alex Ekubo, a prophecy attributed to a seer concerning a possible notable death in the Nigerian entertainment industry has surfaced.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf