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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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“Point of no return”: Despite ICT growth, communication challenges undermine Nigeria’s security architecture

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“Point of no return”: Despite ICT growth, communication challenges undermine Nigeria’s security architecture

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tears as 16 people die in Kogi road accident, FRSC shares cause of crash

Tears as 16 people die in Kogi road accident, FRSC shares cause of crash

Nigeria

5 months ago

Eid Al Adha 2026: Muslim-dominated country announces 7-day public holiday dates

Eid Al Adha 2026: Muslim-dominated country announces 7-day public holiday dates

Asia

5 months ago

Primate Ayodele sends notable message to Jonathan as ex-president reportedly considers 2027 comeback

Primate Ayodele sends notable message to Jonathan as ex-president reportedly considers 2027 comeback

Politics

5 months ago

ADC leadership tussle: Nafiu Bala makes major request, details emerge

ADC leadership tussle: Nafiu Bala makes major request, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Boston University appoints former Edo governor Obaseki as visiting scholar, "historic practice"

Boston University appoints former Edo governor Obaseki as visiting scholar, "historic practice"

Education

5 months ago

Are Muslims planning to wipe out Christians in Nigeria? Sultan speaks out

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Are Muslims planning to wipe out Christians in Nigeria? Sultan speaks out

Nigeria

5 months ago

Sultan reacts to allegations claiming that Muslims are planning to wipe out Christians, addressing the concerns and clarifying the situation amid growing tension.

Breaking: Tinubu reassigns Fani-Kayode, ‘no more Germany’

Breaking: Tinubu reassigns Fani-Kayode, ‘no more Germany’

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reassigned Femi Fani-Kayode in his role as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending his earlier posting to Germany amid diplomatic adjustments.

Breaking: Jonathan responds to calls to contest in 2027 election, video emerges

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Breaking: Jonathan responds to calls to contest in 2027 election, video emerges

Politics

5 months ago

Goodluck Jonathan reacts to growing calls urging him to contest in the 2027 election, addressing speculation surrounding his possible political comeback.

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Mohammed Hassan Dambu has resigned from the APC and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, with photos now emerging.

Former Imo governor Ihedioha takes firm decision on party allegiance as “brother” Peter Obi joins NDC

Former Imo governor Ihedioha takes firm decision on party allegiance as “brother” Peter Obi joins NDC

Politics

5 months ago

Former Imo state governor Emeka Ihedioha has made a firm decision on his political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections amid ongoing political realignments.

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gunmen on Wednesday, April 6, reportedly attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, with several people feared killed in the incident.

Aisha Yesufu resigns from ADC, joins new party as she enters FCT senate race

Aisha Yesufu resigns from ADC, joins new party as she enters FCT senate race

Politics

5 months ago

Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the ADC and joined a new political party. Yesufu also announced her intention to participate in the 2027 elections.

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a fresh, strong warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

Politics

5 months ago

Kefiano has obtained the PDP nomination form ahead of the 2027 election, marking a key step in his political ambition and preparations for the upcoming race.

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