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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.

6462 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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APC conducts poll over 2027 election, details emerge

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APC conducts poll over 2027 election, details emerge

Politics

16 days ago

Breaking: Police arrest father of alleged fake agency DG in Ogbomosho

Breaking: Police arrest father of alleged fake agency DG in Ogbomosho

Nigeria

16 days ago

Video of alleged fake agency DG confronting Gbajabiamila resurfaces, goes viral

Video of alleged fake agency DG confronting Gbajabiamila resurfaces, goes viral

Politics

17 days ago

Apply now: African Union opens application for 10 positions, shares eligibility requirements, other details

Apply now: African Union opens application for 10 positions, shares eligibility requirements, other details

Africa

17 days ago

2027 election: Jonathan reacts to report alleging he was offered N500 billion to split Obi’s votes

2027 election: Jonathan reacts to report alleging he was offered N500 billion to split Obi’s votes

Politics

17 days ago

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu in new message, lists 6 'things the spirit of God says'

Primate Ayodele warns Tinubu in new message, lists 6 'things the spirit of God says'

Politics

17 days ago

“Let us pray”: Prominent cleric releases global prophecies, issues strong warnings

“Let us pray”: Prominent cleric releases global prophecies, issues strong warnings

US

17 days ago

A prominent cleric has released fresh global prophecies, urging people around the world to pray amid rising international tensions and uncertainty.

Jubilation as Nigerian students to enjoy free internet access

Jubilation as Nigerian students to enjoy free internet access

Education

17 days ago

Some students are set to enjoy free internet access under a new initiative aimed at improving digital learning and connectivity across a tertiary institution.

Tinubu identifies only solution to insecurity in Nigeria

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Tinubu identifies only solution to insecurity in Nigeria

Nigeria

17 days ago

President Bola Tinubu speaks on the only solution to insecurity in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria. Legit.ng has the details of the president's statement.

Nigerians killed in South Africa's xenophobic attack, federal government speaks out

Nigerians killed in South Africa's xenophobic attack, federal government speaks out

Africa

17 days ago

The federal government reacts after two Nigerians were killed in a xenophobic attack in South Africa, sending a message to President Cyril Ramaphosa's government.

2027 presidency: Influential Ondo politician predicts party to win election

2027 presidency: Influential Ondo politician predicts party to win election

Politics

18 days ago

An influential Ondo politician has shared his prediction for the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence in the country's political future.

Breaking: Again, Peter Obi calls for resignation of Tinubu, speaks on 'grand corruption'

Breaking: Again, Peter Obi calls for resignation of Tinubu, speaks on 'grand corruption'

Politics

18 days ago

The presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, on Sunday, July 4, called for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resignation. Legit.ng has the details.

2027 election: Prominent public affairs analyst resigns from APC, makes strong vow against Tinubu

2027 election: Prominent public affairs analyst resigns from APC, makes strong vow against Tinubu

Politics

19 days ago

A popular public affairs analyst resigns from APC ahead of the 2027 election. The expert made a strong statement concerning President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.

FG unveils 10 things to know about programme creating a pathway to N150,000 monthly earnings

FG unveils 10 things to know about programme creating a pathway to N150,000 monthly earnings

Nigeria

19 days ago

The federal government has outlined 10 key things Nigerians should know about a programme it says can help participants earn up to N150,000 per month.

Nigerians react as appeal court overturns judgment allowing hijab at UI International School

Nigerians react as appeal court overturns judgment allowing hijab at UI International School

Education

19 days ago

Nigerians have reacted after the Court of Appeal overturned the judgment allowing Muslim students to wear hijab at the University of Ibadan International School.

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