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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.

7154 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Prominent pilot shares “important flight safety tips” as Nigeria bans power banks in flights

Prominent pilot shares “important flight safety tips” as Nigeria bans power banks in flights

Nigeria

7 months ago

First-class Nigerian university graduate writes heartfelt public message to Tinubu over employment

First-class Nigerian university graduate writes heartfelt public message to Tinubu over employment

Education

7 months ago

2027 election: Strong prophetic warning as Primate Ayodele mentions those who would destroy APC

2027 election: Strong prophetic warning as Primate Ayodele mentions those who would destroy APC

Politics

7 months ago

Just In: Top Nigerian judge Adeyeye is dead, “profound grief”

Just In: Top Nigerian judge Adeyeye is dead, “profound grief”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi: Influential prophet releases fresh prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi: Influential prophet releases fresh prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Politics

7 months ago

Breaking: Iran's new supreme leader breaks silence after US, Israel killed father, wife

Breaking: Iran's new supreme leader breaks silence after US, Israel killed father, wife

Asia

7 months ago

Just In: Tambuwal resigns from PDP, announces new party ahead of 2027 election, photos surface

Just In: Tambuwal resigns from PDP, announces new party ahead of 2027 election, photos surface

Politics

7 months ago

Senator Aminu Tambuwal resigns from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joins a new political party, making a major move ahead of the 2027 elections.

UK releases new travel advice for 21 countries, full list emerges

UK releases new travel advice for 21 countries, full list emerges

Europe

7 months ago

The UK government has issued updated travel advice for 21 countries, providing guidance on safety, entry requirements, and health considerations for travellers.

Tinubu makes new appointment in CBN, presidency shares details

Tinubu makes new appointment in CBN, presidency shares details

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has nominated a new deputy governor for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with the presidency releasing the official profile of the nominee.

Breaking: PDP chairman dumps party for APC 48 hours after Zamfara governor joined ruling party

Breaking: PDP chairman dumps party for APC 48 hours after Zamfara governor joined ruling party

Politics

7 months ago

PDP chairman resigns from the party and joins the APC just 48 hours after Zamfara Governor switched to the ruling party, signalling a major political shift ahead.

Tinubu mentions one thing that will die with him, video trends

Tinubu mentions one thing that will die with him, video trends

Politics

7 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says one thing will “die with him” in a trending video. Tinubu is serving as the 16th and current president of Nigeria since 2023.

Iran president’s son speaks amid reports new supreme leader was injured during war with Israel, US

Iran president’s son speaks amid reports new supreme leader was injured during war with Israel, US

Asia

7 months ago

Iran president’s son has spoken out amid reports that the country’s new supreme leader was injured during the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the US.

Prominent pastor releases worrying prophecy on VeryDarkMan, calls for prayers

Prominent pastor releases worrying prophecy on VeryDarkMan, calls for prayers

Nigeria

7 months ago

A prominent Nigerian pastor has urged prayers for social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), sharing a warning message and advice for his well-being.

How to access benefits and financial support in UK if you are looking for work

How to access benefits and financial support in UK if you are looking for work

Europe

7 months ago

Job seekers in the United Kingdom (UK) or those affected by redundancy can access benefits, financial support, and resources while looking for work.

Muslim-dominated country declares March 20, 2026 public holiday for all institutions

Muslim-dominated country declares March 20, 2026 public holiday for all institutions

Asia

7 months ago

In celebration of the golden Eid al-Fitr festival, a Muslim-majority country has officially announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, is a public holiday.

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