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.

4947 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

“Wicked arrangement”: Pensioners send save our soul message to Lagos govt as Sanwo Olu pays retirees

“Wicked arrangement”: Pensioners send save our soul message to Lagos govt as Sanwo Olu pays retirees

Nigeria

a year ago

“The right step forward”: How UI/UX is empowering Nigerian women to drive diversity and innovation

“The right step forward”: How UI/UX is empowering Nigerian women to drive diversity and innovation

Nigeria

a year ago

N-Power: "This is regretted", famed Nigerian govt’s scheme hampered by mismanagement

N-Power: "This is regretted", famed Nigerian govt’s scheme hampered by mismanagement

Nigeria

a year ago

3 reasons ex-President Buhari may back Atiku against Tinubu in 2027

3 reasons ex-President Buhari may back Atiku against Tinubu in 2027

Politics

a year ago

2024 ranking: List of top 15 best universities in Nigeria emerges

2024 ranking: List of top 15 best universities in Nigeria emerges

Education

a year ago

JAMB 2024: 6 reasons why UTME candidates who scored 300 and above may not secure admission

JAMB 2024: 6 reasons why UTME candidates who scored 300 and above may not secure admission

Education

a year ago

FACT CHECK: How true is the viral claim of MKO Abiola being a drug trafficker?

FACT CHECK: How true is the viral claim of MKO Abiola being a drug trafficker?

Nigeria

a year ago

Following claims that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola was a drug trafficker, Legit.ng launched an investigation and has now published its report.

Miyetti Allah reacts as Tinubu creates ministry of livestock development

Miyetti Allah reacts as Tinubu creates ministry of livestock development

Nigeria

a year ago

Miyetti Allah has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for creating the ministry of livestock development. The idea is part of the renewed hope agenda.

JUST IN: Tinubu offers former INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega new appointment, details emerge

JUST IN: Tinubu offers former INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega new appointment, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Former INEC boss, Professor Attahiru Jega, has been appointed as the co-chairman of the livestock reforms committee on agricultural productivity.

Super Eagles coach: Nigeria reportedly interested in bringing back Jose Peseiro, details emerge

Super Eagles coach: Nigeria reportedly interested in bringing back Jose Peseiro, details emerge

Football

a year ago

Jose Peseiro, the Portuguese manager who coached the Super Eagles of Nigeria from 2022 to 2024 may be re-hired to lead the senior men's national team.

‘Future world player of the year’: Oliseh hails Spain’s Lamine Yamal after Euro 2024 heroics

‘Future world player of the year’: Oliseh hails Spain’s Lamine Yamal after Euro 2024 heroics

Football

a year ago

Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh has held that with Spain star, Yamine Lamal, the world could be witnessing the birth of the 'world player of the year' soon.

NNPP chairman reacts as party's NEC affirms Kwankwaso's expulsion, announces dissolution of NWC

NNPP chairman reacts as party's NEC affirms Kwankwaso's expulsion, announces dissolution of NWC

Politics

a year ago

Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, NNPP chairman in Kano state, has quashed reports of the expulsion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the ruling political party.

Apply: NIMC calls on Nigerian students to participate in competition

Apply: NIMC calls on Nigerian students to participate in competition

Education

a year ago

NIMC has called on students across Nigeria to participate in a graphic design contest. This is in commemoration of the International Identity Day 2024.

"Source of acrimony": Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu creates ministry of livestock development

"Source of acrimony": Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu creates ministry of livestock development

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Shehu Sani has said the federal ministry of livestock development is a good idea. Sani shared his thoughts hours after news broke of the new development.

"We are the same": Ooni of Ife speaks on Igbos' ancestral links with Yorubas

"We are the same": Ooni of Ife speaks on Igbos' ancestral links with Yorubas

Nigeria

a year ago

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has declared that Igbo and Yoruba are inseparable members of the same family. Ooni spoke in a recent interview.

Ridwan Adeola