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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.

7148 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

Politics

6 months ago

UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

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UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

Education

6 months ago

ADC, PDP leaders unite ahead of 2027 election, photos trend

ADC, PDP leaders unite ahead of 2027 election, photos trend

Politics

6 months ago

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Politics

6 months ago

Breaking: Tears as Al Jazeera journalist reportedly killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Breaking: Tears as Al Jazeera journalist reportedly killed in Israeli strike on Gaza

Asia

6 months ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele predicts “major problems” for Tinubu in 2 zones, names them

2027 election: Primate Ayodele predicts “major problems” for Tinubu in 2 zones, names them

Politics

6 months ago

Lagos governor’s top aide Sola Giwa resigns, gives reason as he announces next step

Lagos governor’s top aide Sola Giwa resigns, gives reason as he announces next step

Politics

6 months ago

Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s top aide, Sola Giwa, has resigned. Giwa provided key updates on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as sighted by Legit.ng.

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Politics

6 months ago

Rumours swirl over whether Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The PDP chieftain addressed the claim.

2027 election: Prophet Ayodele mentions those who would decide if Tinubu will win or lose

2027 election: Prophet Ayodele mentions those who would decide if Tinubu will win or lose

Politics

6 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Prophet Elijah Ayodele highlights the people and factors he believes will determine whether President Bola Tinubu wins or loses.

Iranians take action at power plants as Trump’s deadline to unleash destruction nears, video trends

Iranians take action at power plants as Trump’s deadline to unleash destruction nears, video trends

Asia

6 months ago

Iranians respond at key power plants as Donald Trump’s looming deadline raises fears of potential military action, with a video of the development trending online.

Breaking: Iran releases statement as Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Islamic Republic, details emerge

Breaking: Iran releases statement as Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Islamic Republic, details emerge

Asia

6 months ago

Iran and the US agreed to a provisional ceasefire, with Donald Trump suspending planned strikes and both eyeing negotiations to de-escalate the war.

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on what is allegedly keeping Tinubu: ‘I did not see him die’

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on what is allegedly keeping Tinubu: ‘I did not see him die’

Politics

6 months ago

A prominent Nigerian pastor on Monday, April 6, shared his prophecy, making a claim on what might be keeping President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 74, alive.

Governor Dapo Abiodun presents sword to Tinubu, explains why as photos trend

Governor Dapo Abiodun presents sword to Tinubu, explains why as photos trend

Politics

6 months ago

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun presents a ceremonial sword to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, explaining the significance behind the symbolic gesture.

List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

Asia

6 months ago

The full list of the 10 most dangerous countries in the world in 2026 is out, revealing key safety risks and global danger hotspots. Legit.ng has the details.

APC: New twist as influential prophet releases prophecy on ruling party’s collapse, mentions when

APC: New twist as influential prophet releases prophecy on ruling party’s collapse, mentions when

Politics

6 months ago

An influential prophet has released a new prophecy predicting the collapse of the ruling APC, disclosing when the party is expected to face its downfall.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf