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.

4932 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Melaye attacks Ortom at PDP north central leaders meeting as Wike, Atiku finally meet, clip trends

Melaye attacks Ortom at PDP north central leaders meeting as Wike, Atiku finally meet, clip trends

Politics

a year ago

PDP crisis: 'Why I attacked Ortom', Dino Melaye opens up

PDP crisis: 'Why I attacked Ortom', Dino Melaye opens up

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Court gives fresh verdict on Ganduje's purported suspension, details surface

BREAKING: Court gives fresh verdict on Ganduje's purported suspension, details surface

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: EFCC reacts after Ododo smuggles Yahaya Bello out of ex gov's Abuja residence amid gunshots

JUST IN: EFCC reacts after Ododo smuggles Yahaya Bello out of ex gov's Abuja residence amid gunshots

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Gunshots as Ododo smuggles Yahaya Bello out of former governor's Abuja residence

BREAKING: Gunshots as Ododo smuggles Yahaya Bello out of former governor's Abuja residence

Politics

a year ago

JUST IN: Oyo demolishes Yoruba Nation agitators’ building in Ibadan, video goes viral

JUST IN: Oyo demolishes Yoruba Nation agitators’ building in Ibadan, video goes viral

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: “The situation is dire”, tension as bandits abduct dozens of Kaduna residents

BREAKING: “The situation is dire”, tension as bandits abduct dozens of Kaduna residents

Nigeria

a year ago

Bandits on Wednesday, April 17, invaded Angwar Danko village in Kakangi constituency of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria.

"2K naira to $1 prophecy": Ex presidential aide speaks on power of patronising locally made products

"2K naira to $1 prophecy": Ex presidential aide speaks on power of patronising locally made products

Nigeria

a year ago

The naira exchange rate against the dollar has sustained its rally as it appreciated to a seven-month high to close at N1000/$1. Reno Omokri is happy.

BREAKING: Amid Yoruba Nation agitation, Tinubu meets Afenifere leaders, details emerge

BREAKING: Amid Yoruba Nation agitation, Tinubu meets Afenifere leaders, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, April 17, declared that he is irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy.

UTME 2024: JAMB delists centres, full list emerges

UTME 2024: JAMB delists centres, full list emerges

Education

a year ago

Nigeria's examination body, JAMB has delisted 25 CBTs across the country for subpar performance at the 2024 UTME mock test held nationwide in early March.

BREAKING: Confusion as EFCC obtains warrant to arrest former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello

BREAKING: Confusion as EFCC obtains warrant to arrest former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello

Nigeria

a year ago

The federal high court, Abuja, has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello.

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE 1-0 FT (3-2 Agg): UCL quarter final, match stream and latest update

Bayern Munich vs Arsenal LIVE 1-0 FT (3-2 Agg): UCL quarter final, match stream and latest update

Football

a year ago

Welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of the UCL quarterfinal huge fixture featuring Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Munich at the famous Allianz Arena in Germany.

Japa phenomenon: 'Canada is stressing my life', how Nigerians are embracing fear and starting over

Japa phenomenon: 'Canada is stressing my life', how Nigerians are embracing fear and starting over

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians constitute one of the largest populations among migrants travelling from the country to overseas. Legit.ng sheds light on how citizens are starting over.

BREAKING: Kogi high court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining, prosecuting Yahaya Bello

BREAKING: Kogi high court restrains EFCC from arresting, detaining, prosecuting Yahaya Bello

Politics

a year ago

A high court in Kogi state has restricted the EFCC from arresting Yahaya Bello. The court also asked the EFCC not to detain or prosecute the former governor.

BREAKING: Kogi governor visits Yahaya Bello amid EFCC siege, video trends

BREAKING: Kogi governor visits Yahaya Bello amid EFCC siege, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has travelled from Kogi to Abuja to show solidarity with his political benefactor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Bello has a case with the EFCC.

Ridwan Adeola