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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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Obasanjo storms Uganda as Museveni sworn in for record seventh term, photos emerge

Obasanjo storms Uganda as Museveni sworn in for record seventh term, photos emerge

Africa

5 months ago

Goodluck Jonathan to run under PDP platform in 2027 election - report

Goodluck Jonathan to run under PDP platform in 2027 election - report

Politics

5 months ago

JAMB finally announces cut-off marks for universities, others after UTME 2026 completion

JAMB finally announces cut-off marks for universities, others after UTME 2026 completion

Education

5 months ago

Federal government takes key decision on entry age for universities, others

Federal government takes key decision on entry age for universities, others

Education

5 months ago

Jonathan: Keyamo speaks on former president’s eligibility for 2027 election, "double tragedy"

Jonathan: Keyamo speaks on former president’s eligibility for 2027 election, "double tragedy"

Politics

5 months ago

JAMB removes UTME requirement for education, agric non-engineering courses

JAMB removes UTME requirement for education, agric non-engineering courses

Education

5 months ago

Tinubu’s appointee Omokri meets Peter Obi in Abuja, video trends

Tinubu’s appointee Omokri meets Peter Obi in Abuja, video trends

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu’s appointee, Reno Omokri, met Peter Gregory Obi in Abuja on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Omokri is a staunch critic of opposition leader Obi.

Breaking: 11 die as vehicle falls off bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, details emerge

Breaking: 11 die as vehicle falls off bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

All passengers have died after a vehicle fell off a bridge along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, in a tragic road accident that has raised renewed concerns.

Ugandan government announces nationwide public holiday break

Ugandan government announces nationwide public holiday break

Africa

5 months ago

The Ugandan government announces a nationwide public holiday break, temporarily shutting down public offices and services ahead of the upcoming holiday period.

Kwankwaso sends message to Peter Obi as NDC zones presidency to South

Kwankwaso sends message to Peter Obi as NDC zones presidency to South

Politics

5 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso reacts after the NDC reportedly zoned its presidential ticket to the South, sending a fresh message to Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections.

JAMB finally responds to calls to scrap exam board

JAMB finally responds to calls to scrap exam board

Education

5 months ago

JAMB on Sunday, May 10, responded to growing calls for its abolition, addressing concerns and clarifying its role in Nigeria’s tertiary admissions process.

Peter Obi: Prophet Iginla releases prophetic message ahead of 2027 election, "better to go zero"

Peter Obi: Prophet Iginla releases prophetic message ahead of 2027 election, "better to go zero"

Politics

5 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla has issued a strong prophetic message concerning Peter Obi’s political ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.

"Tinubu not an ordinary person,' Fani-Kayode shares president's "secret"

"Tinubu not an ordinary person,' Fani-Kayode shares president's "secret"

Politics

5 months ago

Fani-Kayode describes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as “not an ordinary person” and shares what he calls the “secret” behind the president’s success.

2027 election: NDC national leader speaks on alleged appeal in court against party’s registration

2027 election: NDC national leader speaks on alleged appeal in court against party’s registration

Politics

5 months ago

The national leader of the NDC has reacted to reports of an alleged court appeal challenging the party’s registration ahead of the 2027 election.

Tears as prominent Christian leader Lamb dies in US: 'she got to see Jesus face to face'

Tears as prominent Christian leader Lamb dies in US: 'she got to see Jesus face to face'

US

5 months ago

Popular Christian leader Joni Lamb has died in the United States, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from followers and the faith community.

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