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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.

7150 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

Asia

6 months ago

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

JAMB sends fresh message to all UTME candidates ahead of 2026 exam

JAMB sends fresh message to all UTME candidates ahead of 2026 exam

Education

6 months ago

2027 election: Full list of 4 Tinubu's ministers who have resigned

2027 election: Full list of 4 Tinubu's ministers who have resigned

Politics

6 months ago

2027 election: Fresh call surfaces for INEC chairman Amupitan’s sack, reason emerges

2027 election: Fresh call surfaces for INEC chairman Amupitan’s sack, reason emerges

Politics

6 months ago

Wike's controversial remarks: Broadcasters wade in as Okinbaloye breaks silence, video trends

Wike's controversial remarks: Broadcasters wade in as Okinbaloye breaks silence, video trends

Politics

6 months ago

Man who hawked on streets of Lagos becomes global crypto figure

Man who hawked on streets of Lagos becomes global crypto figure

Nigeria

6 months ago

Once a street hawker in Lagos, he has risen to become a recognised global figure in the cryptocurrency world, inspiring many with his remarkable journey.

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on what Peter Obi should do to win 2027 election

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on what Peter Obi should do to win 2027 election

Politics

6 months ago

A prominent pastor shares a prophecy outlining the key steps Peter Obi must take to boost his chances of winning Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.

IGP told to immediately invite Wike over threat to shoot Seun Okinbaloye

IGP told to immediately invite Wike over threat to shoot Seun Okinbaloye

Politics

6 months ago

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been directed to immediately summon Nyesom Wike over a reported threat to shoot popular journalist Seun Okinbaloye.

Easter 2026: Primate Ayodele releases message, mentions thing that is "killing us in Nigeria"

Easter 2026: Primate Ayodele releases message, mentions thing that is "killing us in Nigeria"

Nigeria

6 months ago

For Easter 2026, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele on Sunday shared a powerful message, highlighting the key issue he says is "killing us" in Nigeria.

Easter 2026: Natasha releases message, explains why festival is important

Easter 2026: Natasha releases message, explains why festival is important

Politics

6 months ago

For Easter 2026, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shares a heartfelt message, highlighting the significance of the festival and its meaning for Christians.

Just In: Alarm raised over alleged attempt to deny Peter Obi platform for 2027 election, details emerge

Just In: Alarm raised over alleged attempt to deny Peter Obi platform for 2027 election, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Alarm has been raised over an alleged attempt to block Peter Obi from participating in the 2027 election. Legit.ng has the latest details as the situation unfolds.

Did armed men attack residence of Bishop Kukah and Sokoto Catholic Cathedral? Fact emerges

Did armed men attack residence of Bishop Kukah and Sokoto Catholic Cathedral? Fact emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Did armed men attack Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s residence and the Sokoto Catholic Cathedral? Here are the verified facts behind the viral claim.

List of all public holidays federal government will announce in the second quarter of 2026

List of all public holidays federal government will announce in the second quarter of 2026

Nigeria

6 months ago

Legit.ng has listed the two public holidays, which include Eid el-Kabir, scheduled by the FG in the second quarter of 2026, assisting you in planning ahead.

APWEN Ogbomoso inaugurates Osuolale as new chairman, urges women to lead in engineering future

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APWEN Ogbomoso inaugurates Osuolale as new chairman, urges women to lead in engineering future

Nigeria

6 months ago

APWEN Ogbomoso appoints Engr. Prof. Funmilayo Osuolale as the 4th chairman, encouraging women to take leading roles in shaping the future of engineering.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf