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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.

7151 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi/Kwankwaso: Prophet issues strong warning ahead of 2027 election

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi/Kwankwaso: Prophet issues strong warning ahead of 2027 election

Politics

6 months ago

Obidients declare nationwide protest over INEC decisions ahead of 2027 election

Obidients declare nationwide protest over INEC decisions ahead of 2027 election

Politics

6 months ago

Last Facebook post of late ECWA leader who tragically died in road crash emerges

Last Facebook post of late ECWA leader who tragically died in road crash emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just In: Tension as gunmen kill prominent monarch in Ebonyi, photo of slain traditional ruler emerges

Just In: Tension as gunmen kill prominent monarch in Ebonyi, photo of slain traditional ruler emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Grief as prominent church leader dies in road crash, 'her death hit so many people,' photo emerges

Grief as prominent church leader dies in road crash, 'her death hit so many people,' photo emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Iran's president sends notable message to Americans amid war, details emerge

Iran's president sends notable message to Americans amid war, details emerge

US

6 months ago

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday sent a notable message to Americans amid rising tensions and ongoing conflict involving Israel.

Just In: Tinubu announces new appointments amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Just In: Tinubu announces new appointments amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Politics

6 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new leadership for the PTDF and renewed the TCN mandate to strengthen Nigeria’s energy and power sectors.

Pastor Adeboye shares spiritual advice for health problems, video emerges

Pastor Adeboye shares spiritual advice for health problems, video emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye of the RCCG has shared spiritual guidance on claiming healing during health challenges. Legit.ng reviewed the video.

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on likely winner amid quest by Kwankwaso, others to sack Tinubu

Prominent pastor releases prophecy on likely winner amid quest by Kwankwaso, others to sack Tinubu

Politics

6 months ago

A prominent pastor has released a prophecy on the likely 2027 presidential winner, as Rabiu Kwankwaso and others seek to unseat President Bola Tinubu.

Just In: Tinubu postpones scheduled trip, to storm Plateau over deadly attacks, date announced

Just In: Tinubu postpones scheduled trip, to storm Plateau over deadly attacks, date announced

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 1, postponed his Ogun State trip. The Nigerian leader will not head to Jos, Plateau State, to kick off a four-state visit.

UTME 2026: How to check mock result emerges as JAMB releases exam scores

UTME 2026: How to check mock result emerges as JAMB releases exam scores

Education

6 months ago

Foremost Nigerian examination agency, JAMB, has announced the release of the 2026 mock UTME results and different innovative methods to check them.

Federal government to declare public holidays for all institutions in April 2026

Federal government to declare public holidays for all institutions in April 2026

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Nigerian federal government will officially declare Good Friday and Easter Monday public holidays in April 2026, as Christians observe the holy period.

Just In: APC-led govt declares one-week Easter public holiday

Just In: APC-led govt declares one-week Easter public holiday

Nigeria

7 months ago

An APC-led state government has declared a one-week public holiday for Easter 2026, allowing residents to observe religious and festive activities.

Atiku reacts as Senate passes 2026 budget without scrutinising Tinubu’s request for upward review

Atiku reacts as Senate passes 2026 budget without scrutinising Tinubu’s request for upward review

Politics

7 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticises the Senate for passing the 2026 budget without reviewing President Bola Tinubu’s request for an upward adjustment.

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