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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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2027 election: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, trigger mass defections

2027 election: Peter Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, trigger mass defections

Politics

5 months ago

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso quit ADC, new party disclosed - report

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso quit ADC, new party disclosed - report

Politics

5 months ago

Will Peter Obi win 2027 election? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on outcome of ex-gov's exit from ADC

Will Peter Obi win 2027 election? Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on outcome of ex-gov's exit from ADC

Politics

5 months ago

Kefiano reacts as Supreme Court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Kefiano reacts as Supreme Court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Politics

5 months ago

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye finally opens up on why he protested in the past

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye finally opens up on why he protested in the past

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor Adeboye breaks silence on allegation of RCCG being an APC church

Pastor Adeboye breaks silence on allegation of RCCG being an APC church

Politics

5 months ago

2027 election: Kwankwaso makes notable vow amid defection rumours

2027 election: Kwankwaso makes notable vow amid defection rumours

Politics

5 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso makes a notable vow ahead of the 2027 elections, addressing speculation about his political future amid ongoing defection rumours.

Kwankwaso reacts to alleged endorsement of presidential aspirant as Peter Obi nears defining decision

Kwankwaso reacts to alleged endorsement of presidential aspirant as Peter Obi nears defining decision

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso addresses reports of endorsing a presidential aspirant as Peter Obi approaches a crucial decision on his political future.

2027 election: "Kwankwaso will move with Obi to another party," Omojuwa speaks

2027 election: "Kwankwaso will move with Obi to another party," Omojuwa speaks

Politics

5 months ago

JJ Omojuwa, on Friday, May 1, claimed that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may align with Peter Gregory Obi and move to another party ahead of the 2027 elections.

Peter Obi or Atiku? Primate Ayodele mentions who would win ADC presidential ticket for 2027 election

Peter Obi or Atiku? Primate Ayodele mentions who would win ADC presidential ticket for 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele predicts who may clinch the ADC presidential ticket as Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar both express ambitions ahead of the party’s primaries.

'Plan ahead': Federal government to declare 2-day public holiday in May 2026

'Plan ahead': Federal government to declare 2-day public holiday in May 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

Legit.ng has listed the two public holidays, which include Workers' Day, scheduled by the FG for May 2026, assisting you in planning ahead effectively.

Natasha reacts as Supreme court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Natasha reacts as Supreme court voids Ibadan PDP convention, clears way for Wike-backed group

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti reacts after the Supreme Court voided the Ibadan PDP convention, a ruling that effectively clears the way for the Nyesom Wike-backed group.

Workers’ Day 2026: Atiku, Peter Obi release statements, “deeply painful”

Workers’ Day 2026: Atiku, Peter Obi release statements, “deeply painful”

Politics

5 months ago

Peter Obi describes Nigeria’s situation as “deeply painful” in his Workers’ Day 2026 message, while Atiku Abubakar also addresses workers with a separate statement.

Supreme Court declares judgment on ADC leadership row ahead of 2027 election

Supreme Court declares judgment on ADC leadership row ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

The Supreme Court has delivered its judgment on the leadership dispute within the ADC, a key ruling with implications ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

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Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

Politics

6 months ago

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered its judgment on the legitimacy of the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction’s convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf