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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 creator 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.

5747 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Kwara: Peter Obi reacts as Boko Haram terrorists kill 162 in Kaiama, "deeply saddened"

Kwara: Peter Obi reacts as Boko Haram terrorists kill 162 in Kaiama, "deeply saddened"

Politics

22 days ago

Just In: Tinubu takes strong action as suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 162 in Kwara's Kaiama

Just In: Tinubu takes strong action as suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 162 in Kwara's Kaiama

Nigeria

22 days ago

Just In: IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu files 22 grounds of appeal, details of major demand emerge

Just In: IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu files 22 grounds of appeal, details of major demand emerge

Nigeria

22 days ago

Kwara governor storms Kaiama, confirms killing of 75 Muslims by Islamist terrorists, video emerges

Exclusive

Kwara governor storms Kaiama, confirms killing of 75 Muslims by Islamist terrorists, video emerges

Nigeria

22 days ago

Benue: Tragedy as bandits kill several people in fresh attack

Benue: Tragedy as bandits kill several people in fresh attack

Nigeria

22 days ago

US military finally dispatches forces to Nigeria amid Tinubu-led country's security challenges

US military finally dispatches forces to Nigeria amid Tinubu-led country's security challenges

Nigeria

23 days ago

Gaddafi’s son killed: Dismay as Saif al-Islam assassinated in Libya, photo trends

Gaddafi’s son killed: Dismay as Saif al-Islam assassinated in Libya, photo trends

Africa

23 days ago

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has reportedly been killed in Libya, sparking widespread dismay and online attention as a photo of the alleged victim went viral.

EFCC arrests Kannywood star, Inuwa, reason, photo emerges

EFCC arrests Kannywood star, Inuwa, reason, photo emerges

Nigeria

23 days ago

The EFCC has arrested Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa. The reason for the anti-graft agency's action, as well as the embattled thespian's photo have surfaced.

Breaking: Tears as bandits invade Kwara community, kill several residents, details emerge

Exclusive

Breaking: Tears as bandits invade Kwara community, kill several residents, details emerge

Nigeria

23 days ago

Bandits attacked a Kwara community, leaving several residents dead. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Legit.ng shared harrowing details of the invasion and destruction.

Atiku clarifies encounter with APC’s Yari in Abuja as ex-VP sets sights on sacking Tinubu

Atiku clarifies encounter with APC’s Yari in Abuja as ex-VP sets sights on sacking Tinubu

Politics

24 days ago

Atiku Abubakar addresses reports about his recent encounter with APC’s Yari in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, clarifying the details of their meeting.

APC chairman shares meaning of sign on Tinubu’s signature cap, video trends

APC chairman shares meaning of sign on Tinubu’s signature cap, video trends

Politics

24 days ago

The ruling APC national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed the meaning of the sign on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature cap.

Police react to reports of suspected bomb discovery at Abia church

Police react to reports of suspected bomb discovery at Abia church

Nigeria

24 days ago

Police have reacted to viral reports of a suspected bomb discovery at a branch of the United Evangelical Church (UEC) in Aba, the Abia State capital.

Snake expert Arojinle explains how to use rat glue boards to catch snake in your room or house

Snake expert Arojinle explains how to use rat glue boards to catch snake in your room or house

Nigeria

24 days ago

Arojinle, a prominent animal documentarian, has identified three simple steps to harmlessly catch a snake in your house, and has broken down the tricks.

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

SSCE: NECO blacklists supervisors, centres as registrar gives breakdown of candidates’ performance

Education

24 days ago

NECO has decided to blacklist some supervisors and examination centres while releasing a detailed breakdown of candidates’ performance in the 2025 SSCE.

Early office closure, public holiday to be observed in Ogun, 2 other states today and why

Early office closure, public holiday to be observed in Ogun, 2 other states today and why

Nigeria

24 days ago

Ogun and at least one other state will observe a public holiday today, February 3, with early office closures. Find out the reason behind the holiday.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf