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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.

6463 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Just In: Tinubu issues heartfelt tribute as ally Oseni confirmed dead

Just In: Tinubu issues heartfelt tribute as ally Oseni confirmed dead

Politics

19 days ago

INEC takes decision on extending voter registration ahead of 2027 election

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INEC takes decision on extending voter registration ahead of 2027 election

Politics

19 days ago

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Prominent public commentator predicts who "will win 2027 election"

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi? Prominent public commentator predicts who "will win 2027 election"

Politics

19 days ago

11-year-old boy driving truck crashes into people, deaths recorded

11-year-old boy driving truck crashes into people, deaths recorded

Asia

20 days ago

Breaking: Court issues judgment on David Mark’s ADC leadership

Breaking: Court issues judgment on David Mark’s ADC leadership

Politics

20 days ago

Just In: Tears as bandits gun down another chief imam in Sokoto, details emerge

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Just In: Tears as bandits gun down another chief imam in Sokoto, details emerge

Nigeria

20 days ago

Just In: Atiku reacts as court issues judgment on David Mark’s ADC leadership ahead of 2027 election

Just In: Atiku reacts as court issues judgment on David Mark’s ADC leadership ahead of 2027 election

Politics

21 days ago

Atiku Abubakar has reacted after a top court issued judgment on Senator David Mark’s contested ADC leadership ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria.

ADC's Atiku gives Kenneth Okonkwo appointment ahead of 2027 election

ADC's Atiku gives Kenneth Okonkwo appointment ahead of 2027 election

Politics

21 days ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson, marking a key move ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria.

RMAFC sends political salaries review to Tinubu: "carefully considered"

RMAFC sends political salaries review to Tinubu: "carefully considered"

Politics

21 days ago

RMAFC has recommended a fresh salary structure for Nigeria's political office holders and submitted the new proposal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tinubu told to resign: “The president has committed impeachable offences"

Tinubu told to resign: “The president has committed impeachable offences"

Politics

21 days ago

An outspoken figure from Peter Obi's camp has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, alleging he committed impeachable offences. Legit.ng obtained a video.

Oyo state police rescue abducted victims, release photo

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Oyo state police rescue abducted victims, release photo

Nigeria

21 days ago

Oyo Police Command has rescued abducted victims and released a photo after the operation, providing an update on the successful rescue and ongoing investigation.

Influential federal lawmaker reacts as dozens of Nigerians return from South Africa over xenophobia

Influential federal lawmaker reacts as dozens of Nigerians return from South Africa over xenophobia

Politics

21 days ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reacted after Air Peace and the federal government took action about stranded Nigerians in South Africa amid xenophobic attacks.

Cleric drops prophecy on 2027 presidential election, speaks on who would win

Cleric drops prophecy on 2027 presidential election, speaks on who would win

Politics

21 days ago

A cleric has shared a prophecy on Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, predicting who he believes will emerge victorious and explaining the basis for his claim.

Nigerian Air Force releases list of successful candidates 2026

Nigerian Air Force releases list of successful candidates 2026

Nigeria

21 days ago

The Nigerian Air Force shortlists candidates for 2026 admission interviews into Air Force Military School, Air Force Girls' Military School, and others.

List of 14 funding, skills, opportunities for Nigerian youths

List of 14 funding, skills, opportunities for Nigerian youths

Nigeria

21 days ago

Explore 14 funding, skills development, grants, fellowships and career opportunities available to Nigerian youths to boost their overall growth and development.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf