Ridwan Adeola

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), 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.

4078 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Just In: Tinubu told to immediately reverse Fubara’s suspension in Rivers, details surface

Just In: Tinubu told to immediately reverse Fubara’s suspension in Rivers, detai...

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Super Eagles' chief host reacts as Nigeria seals crucial world cup qualification win in Rwanda

Super Eagles' chief host reacts as Nigeria seals crucial world cup qualification...

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Rivers: Peter Obi reacts as NASS approves emergency rule with voice vote, "organised criminality"

Rivers: Peter Obi reacts as NASS approves emergency rule with voice vote, "organ...

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Rivers: Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu over Wike amid Fubara’s suspension

Rivers: Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu over Wike amid Fubara’s s...

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Presidency speaks as anger follows Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers, details emerge

Presidency speaks as anger follows Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Riv...

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“2027 election will disappoint multitudes,” Prominent evangelist shares prophecies

“2027 election will disappoint multitudes,” Prominent evangelist shares propheci...

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2027 election: Akintayo mentions 'only candidate Tinubu fears', combo that'll give BAT 'sleepless nights'

2027 election: Akintayo mentions 'only candidate Tinubu fears', combo that'll give BAT 'sleepless nights'

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 presidential election, Stephen Akintayo has mentioned the 'only candidate that President Bola Tinubu fears'.

Senate takes final decision on Tinubu's suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

Senate takes final decision on Tinubu's suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

The senate has okayed the presidential proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state. The proclamation suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

'Plan ahead': 3 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2025, full list emerges

'Plan ahead': 3 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2025, full list emerges

Legit.ng has listed the three public holidays, Easter and Eid-el-Fitr, scheduled by the FG for March/April 2025, assisting you in planning ahead effectively.

2027 election: Akintayo sends message to opposition amid quest to sack Tinubu, "take it or leave it"

2027 election: Akintayo sends message to opposition amid quest to sack Tinubu, "take it or leave it"

Ahead of the 2027 election, Stephen Akintayo has sent a message to the opposition. His message comes amid the quest to democratically unseat Bola Tinubu.

Atiku sends fresh message to Nigerians over Rivers crisis

Atiku sends fresh message to Nigerians over Rivers crisis

Atiku Abubakar on Thursday asked Nigerians should defend democracy by resisting the state of emergency imposed in Rivers state by President Bola Tinubu.

House of reps approves Tinubu's suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

House of reps approves Tinubu's suspension of Fubara, state of emergency in Rivers

The house of representatives has okayed the presidential proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers state. The proclamation suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Presidential Initiative speaks as several people die in Abuja tanker explosion: "deeply saddened"

Presidential Initiative speaks as several people die in Abuja tanker explosion: "deeply saddened"

The Presidential CNG Initiative has spoken after several people died in a tanker explosion that happened in the capital city, Abuja, on Wednesday, March 19.

Rivers' state of emergency: Tinubu’s govt deploys 10,000 troops, details emerge

Rivers' state of emergency: Tinubu’s govt deploys 10,000 troops, details emerge

Amid a state of emergency in Rivers, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has deployed about 10,000 troops to the oil-rich south-south state.

Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask, details emerge

Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask, details emerge

Pope Francis has stopped using oxygen mask. Pope Francis has spent several weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection".

Ridwan Adeola