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.

4929 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

“Attention”: Tinubu's govt gives fresh instruction to applicants who wish to collect N50K FG fund

“Attention”: Tinubu's govt gives fresh instruction to applicants who wish to collect N50K FG fund

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Fresh twist as Defence Headquarters told to declare Gumi wanted, details emerge

Just In: Fresh twist as Defence Headquarters told to declare Gumi wanted, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

FG confirms Binance executive's escape from custody, discloses how absconder left Nigeria

FG confirms Binance executive's escape from custody, discloses how absconder left Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

“You can’t believe”: Shehu Sani reacts as detained crypto boss disappears from custody in Nigeria

“You can’t believe”: Shehu Sani reacts as detained crypto boss disappears from custody in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Report: Detained crypto boss disappears from custody in Nigeria, details surface

Report: Detained crypto boss disappears from custody in Nigeria, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as NASU, SSANU end strike: "Was it meaningful?"

Nigerians react as NASU, SSANU end strike: "Was it meaningful?"

Education

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension in Plateau as irate youths clash, burn houses, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension in Plateau as irate youths clash, burn houses, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Violence has erupted in Plateau state after irate youths fought themselves and burnt houses. Some people were reportedly killed in the clash too.

Just In: Terrorists strike in Yobe, kill soldier, details surface

Just In: Terrorists strike in Yobe, kill soldier, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Terrorists have killed a Nigerian soldier and burnt security operatives' vehicles in the northeast Nigerian state of Yobe, police and residents have said.

Just In: Bandits kill father, abduct wife, daughter during Ramadan prayers in Buhari's home state

Just In: Bandits kill father, abduct wife, daughter during Ramadan prayers in Buhari's home state

Nigeria

a year ago

Bandits have kidnapped a number of persons in Faskari, Katsina state. At least two people were killed by the outlaws. Katsina is the home state of Muhammadu Buhari.

Climate Change: ‘What can be done to mitigate current heat wave’, expert explains

Climate Change: ‘What can be done to mitigate current heat wave’, expert explains

Nigeria

a year ago

A Germany-based Nigerian environmental expert, Ibrahim Muritala, has said investing in green innovations can help mitigate the current heat wave.

“My husband makes unpleasant comments about my cooking which irritates me”, counsellor shares advice

“My husband makes unpleasant comments about my cooking which irritates me”, counsellor shares advice

Opinion

a year ago

A wife complained that her husband makes cruel comments about her cooking and it gets under her skin. An expert spoke on what to do to correct the situation.

'How Tinubu saved me when I was buried alive', Dokubo Asari opens up, video surfaces

'How Tinubu saved me when I was buried alive', Dokubo Asari opens up, video surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Dokubo-Asari has said his amiable relationship with Bola Tinubu dates back to more than 17 years ago when the present Nigerian leader was governor of Lagos state.

President Tinubu agreed to Biafra creation? Fact emerges

President Tinubu agreed to Biafra creation? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Several posts on Facebook claim that the Bola Tinubu-led administration has agreed to the secession of the south-eastern region effectively birthing Biafra.

2027 Presidency: "Peter Obi plans to unite with El Rufai in SDP", Daniel Bwala claims

2027 Presidency: "Peter Obi plans to unite with El Rufai in SDP", Daniel Bwala claims

Politics

a year ago

Prominent opposition member, Daniel Bwala, on Friday, March 22, predicted twists and turns in the coming days as it concerns Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai.

Nigeria vs Ghana 2-1 (Full time): Int'l friendly match 2024, match stream and latest update

Nigeria vs Ghana 2-1 (Full time): Int'l friendly match 2024, match stream and latest update

Football

a year ago

Welcome to Legit.ng's coverage of the international friendly match featuring the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Ghana at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco.

Ridwan Adeola