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.

4933 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: EFCC freezes over 300 accounts linked to illegal foreign exchange trading

BREAKING: EFCC freezes over 300 accounts linked to illegal foreign exchange trading

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice for Namtira: Drama in Abuja British school as woman slaps alleged student bully, clip trends

Justice for Namtira: Drama in Abuja British school as woman slaps alleged student bully, clip trends

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Amid feud with Wike, Rivers governor, Fubara reshuffles cabinet, details emerge

BREAKING: Amid feud with Wike, Rivers governor, Fubara reshuffles cabinet, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Just In: Tension as youths burn houses in Imo, stage protest amid killing of man

Just In: Tension as youths burn houses in Imo, stage protest amid killing of man

Nigeria

a year ago

“Peter Obi not a Labour Party person', Okupe, discloses reason for ex Anambra gov's LP choice

“Peter Obi not a Labour Party person', Okupe, discloses reason for ex Anambra gov's LP choice

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: ‘1000’ APC members defect to NNPP in Kano, photos trend

JUST IN: ‘1000’ APC members defect to NNPP in Kano, photos trend

Politics

a year ago

Zulum’s aide explains why El Rufai met Borno governor amid rumours about 2027 Presidency

Zulum’s aide explains why El Rufai met Borno governor amid rumours about 2027 Presidency

Politics

a year ago

Nasir El-Rufai was officially invited by Borno state authorities for a capacity-building workshop, a government official said on Monday, April 15.

Prominent stakeholder sends message to presidency as Tinubu overhauls Nigeria’s education system

Prominent stakeholder sends message to presidency as Tinubu overhauls Nigeria’s education system

Education

a year ago

Caleb University owner, Oladega Adebogun, has commented on the efforts of President Bola Tinubu and his cabinet members to reform the educational sector in Nigeria.

“Our problem”: Prophet Ayodele shares new prediction amid naira appreciation

“Our problem”: Prophet Ayodele shares new prediction amid naira appreciation

Nigeria

a year ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has unveiled a fresh prophecy concerning Nigeria's economic situation. He stated that the Bola Tinubu government cannot make the dollar N250.

BREAKING: APC declares winner in Ondo governorship primary election, details, full results emerge

BREAKING: APC declares winner in Ondo governorship primary election, details, full results emerge

Politics

a year ago

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the governorship election primary election of the APC. The Governor Ahmed Ododo-led election committee announced the final scores.

BREAKING: Shaibu excluded as INEC publishes final list of candidates for Edo 2024 gov'ship election

BREAKING: Shaibu excluded as INEC publishes final list of candidates for Edo 2024 gov'ship election

Politics

a year ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, April 22, published the final list of candidates for the Edo state governorship election.

Details of Tinubu’s meeting with Ghana’s president, others at high-level African meeting emerges

Details of Tinubu’s meeting with Ghana’s president, others at high-level African meeting emerges

Africa

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has stressed the need to address the root causes of terrorism in Africa. Tinubu met with some top African dignitaries on Monday, April 22.

"This is really weird": Netizens fume as Abuja Chinese supermarket bars Nigerians from shopping

"This is really weird": Netizens fume as Abuja Chinese supermarket bars Nigerians from shopping

Nigeria

a year ago

A Chinese supermarket in Abuja has come under fire after Nigerians were allegedly denied entry. Only individuals of Chinese origin were reportedly allowed in.

Kenyan police arrest Binance executive who disappeared from Nigeria

Kenyan police arrest Binance executive who disappeared from Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has been arrested by the Kenya police service, and he will be extradited to Abuja, Nigeria, this week by Interpol.

Exclusive: "We've not announced anyone as Super Eagles coach", NFF reacts to alleged Amunike's appointment

Exclusive: "We've not announced anyone as Super Eagles coach", NFF reacts to alleged Amunike's appointment

Football

a year ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to the report that it has appointed former international, Emmanuel Amunike as the new Super Eagles coach.

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