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.

4823 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

APC: Gemade, 3 other party chieftains who may succeed Ganduje as national chairman

APC: Gemade, 3 other party chieftains who may succeed Ganduje as national chairman

Politics

29 days ago

Exclusive: Prominent former Adamawa senator shares why he may contest in 2027 election

Exclusive: Prominent former Adamawa senator shares why he may contest in 2027 election

Politics

29 days ago

2027 election: "It is going to break," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on ADC coalition

2027 election: "It is going to break," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on ADC coalition

Politics

29 days ago

Tinubu reportedly approves appointment of law reform commissioner amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Tinubu reportedly approves appointment of law reform commissioner amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Politics

29 days ago

ADC coalition: "The real issue," PDP chieftain shares actual reason Atiku resigned from party

ADC coalition: "The real issue," PDP chieftain shares actual reason Atiku resigned from party

Politics

29 days ago

Protest hits Ilorin, Kwara state as tensions escalate, photos emerge

Protest hits Ilorin, Kwara state as tensions escalate, photos emerge

Nigeria

29 days ago

2027 election: Peter Obi's former running mate Datti speaks on rumoured presidential bid

2027 election: Peter Obi's former running mate Datti speaks on rumoured presidential bid

Politics

30 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Peter Obi's former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has addressed the rumour that he wants to run for president.

Has senate finally created 12 new states? Akpabio opens up

Has senate finally created 12 new states? Akpabio opens up

Politics

30 days ago

The senate president, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, opened up on speculations of the house passing 12 new states to increase Nigeria's states to 48.

"Emotional moment": Photo of Aisha hugging Nigerian flag that draped Buhari's corpse melts hearts

"Emotional moment": Photo of Aisha hugging Nigerian flag that draped Buhari's corpse melts hearts

Nigeria

30 days ago

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was buried in Daura, Katsina state. An emotional moment at his burial involving Aisha Buhari caught people's attention.

Tinubu holds 'crucial meeting' with 3 ministers, CBN governor, 1 other, 'renewed hope'

Tinubu holds 'crucial meeting' with 3 ministers, CBN governor, 1 other, 'renewed hope'

Nigeria

30 days ago

President Bola Tinubu held a 'crucial meeting' with three ministers, the CBN governor, and one other top government official on Tuesday, July 22, at the Villa.

Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, wife react as Super Falcons beat Banyana to qualify for WAFCON final

Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, wife react as Super Falcons beat Banyana to qualify for WAFCON final

Nigeria

30 days ago

Nigeria versus South Africa was played on Tuesday, in a match that was followed by many. President Bola Tinubu reacted after the Super Falcons won the battle.

Wike blasts Peter Obi for serving food in Imo, defends Edo gov on opposition leader’s 'travel ban'

Wike blasts Peter Obi for serving food in Imo, defends Edo gov on opposition leader’s 'travel ban'

Politics

30 days ago

Minister Nyesom Wike has blasted presidential hopeful Peter Obi for serving food in Imo. Wike defended Edo governor on the opposition leader’s alleged travel ban.

2027 election: Atiku posts cryptic message over Edo governor's ‘threat’ to Peter Obi

2027 election: Atiku posts cryptic message over Edo governor's ‘threat’ to Peter Obi

Politics

a month ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar has posted a cryptic message over the Edo state governor's purported threat to Peter Obi.

2027 election: List of prominent former APC, PDP, LP members who have joined ADC coalition

2027 election: List of prominent former APC, PDP, LP members who have joined ADC coalition

Politics

a month ago

This article focuses on the list of prominent APC, PDP, and Labour Party chieftains who have dumped the party African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions presidential candidate ADC coalition would pick

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions presidential candidate ADC coalition would pick

Politics

a month ago

Ahead of Nigeria's 2027 election, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has made a bold prophecy about who the ADC would pick as its presidential candidate.

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