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.

4936 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

2027: “Do or die”, Top Tinubu’s supporter speaks out as Peter Obi visits Atiku in Abuja

2027: “Do or die”, Top Tinubu’s supporter speaks out as Peter Obi visits Atiku in Abuja

Politics

a year ago

Arsenal or Man City? Opta Supercomputer predicts winner of 2024 EPL

Arsenal or Man City? Opta Supercomputer predicts winner of 2024 EPL

Football

a year ago

Finidi to reportedly earn N65m monthly, prominent sports journalist shares alleged contract details

Finidi to reportedly earn N65m monthly, prominent sports journalist shares alleged contract details

Football

a year ago

NFF officially unveils Finidi as new Super Eagles boss, coach speaks on how players will be selected

NFF officially unveils Finidi as new Super Eagles boss, coach speaks on how players will be selected

Football

a year ago

BREAKING: Furious NLC members storm discos in Nigerian states over electricity tariff, photos emerge

BREAKING: Furious NLC members storm discos in Nigerian states over electricity tariff, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Amid standoff with Wike, pro Fubara lawmakers to screen new Rivers attorney general

BREAKING: Amid standoff with Wike, pro Fubara lawmakers to screen new Rivers attorney general

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension as daredevil gunmen kill four policemen, FRSC officials in fresh Enugu attack

BREAKING: Tension as daredevil gunmen kill four policemen, FRSC officials in fresh Enugu attack

Nigeria

a year ago

At least four Nigerian police officers and FRSC personnel have been killed in an attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in the country’s southeast.

5 things Tinubu must do to achieve renewed hope agenda, Primate Ayodele shares

5 things Tinubu must do to achieve renewed hope agenda, Primate Ayodele shares

Nigeria

a year ago

Prophet Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has given spiritual insight into what he said would improve Nigeria's economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

JUST IN: '25 defected Rivers lawmakers lost their seats', PDP insists, attacks APC

JUST IN: '25 defected Rivers lawmakers lost their seats', PDP insists, attacks APC

Politics

a year ago

The PDP has said the "former members" of the Rivers state house of assembly have only themselves to blame for "constitutionally vacating their seats".

JUST IN: Tinubu reacts as Chad’s military ruler wins disputed presidential election

JUST IN: Tinubu reacts as Chad’s military ruler wins disputed presidential election

Africa

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has assured the president-elect of Chad, Mahamat Deby, that Nigeria will continue to work closely with the French-speaking country.

JUST IN: Several residents ‘killed’ as gunmen attack Benue community, details emerge

JUST IN: Several residents ‘killed’ as gunmen attack Benue community, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

About four people have been reportedly killed by suspected bandits in a renewed attack on Mbagbe and Mbachon communities in Yaav council ward, Kwande LGA in Benue.

Mmesoma: 'How to verify UTME results claims before awarding scholarships', JAMB releases statement

Mmesoma: 'How to verify UTME results claims before awarding scholarships', JAMB releases statement

Education

a year ago

JAMB has said to avoid a repeat of the Mmesoma Ejikeme saga, it will be available to guide those who may want to award prizes to high-performing UTME candidates.

UTME 2024: 'Unwholesome activities', JAMB threatens legal action against tutorial centres, others

UTME 2024: 'Unwholesome activities', JAMB threatens legal action against tutorial centres, others

Education

a year ago

Professor Ishaq Oloyede-led JAMB has fumed at the continued illegal use of the board's logo by Nigerians. JAMB warned individuals, groups, or organisations.

JAMB registrar Oloyede speaks on CAPS following completion of 2024 UTME

JAMB registrar Oloyede speaks on CAPS following completion of 2024 UTME

Education

a year ago

Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the incumbent chief executive of JAMB, has shared his thoughts about the CAPS. Oloyede spoke on the approach of JAMB CAPS.

JAMB speaks on when UTME results under investigation will be released

JAMB speaks on when UTME results under investigation will be released

Education

a year ago

Nigerian examinations body, JAMB, on Monday, May 6, said UTME 2024 results that are currently under investigation will be released when the probe is over.

Ridwan Adeola