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.

4927 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel risks one year ban in Turkey, details emerge

Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel risks one year ban in Turkey, details emerge

Football

a year ago

NNPP: Party chieftain speaks on alleged dwindling popularity of Kano’s ruling party

NNPP: Party chieftain speaks on alleged dwindling popularity of Kano’s ruling party

Politics

a year ago

Iwobi excited, sings ahead of Super Eagles friendly matches, video trends: "Your sins are forgiven"

Iwobi excited, sings ahead of Super Eagles friendly matches, video trends: "Your sins are forgiven"

Football

a year ago

Community leader says soldiers’ killers unknown as DHQ releases photos of slain officers

Community leader says soldiers’ killers unknown as DHQ releases photos of slain officers

Nigeria

a year ago

'No UNILAG, UI': List of top 10 universities in Africa for 2024 emerges

'No UNILAG, UI': List of top 10 universities in Africa for 2024 emerges

Education

a year ago

BREAKING: Details of Tinubu's meeting with service chiefs, others, emerge amid Nigeria's challenges

BREAKING: Details of Tinubu's meeting with service chiefs, others, emerge amid Nigeria's challenges

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Kanu: Tinubu to receive message on intervention to secure IPOB leader’s release

Nnamdi Kanu: Tinubu to receive message on intervention to secure IPOB leader’s release

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid Nnamdi Kanu's incarceration, Joe Igbokwe has said he will inform President Bola Tinubu to do the needful so that the southeast can enjoy peace again.

Breaking: King Charles makes first appearance after death conspiracy theory, photo emerges

Breaking: King Charles makes first appearance after death conspiracy theory, photo emerges

Europe

a year ago

Amid King Charles III's health challenge, an alert of an impending major announcement from the Buckingham Palace, UK, sparked a global phenomenon.

IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu gives reason for always wearing same cloth to court, video emerges, trends

IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu gives reason for always wearing same cloth to court, video emerges, trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Detained leader of the controversial Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has spoken on why he keeps wearing the same outfit to court.

PSG to make Victor Osimhen decision after Portugal star’s transfer decision, details emerge

PSG to make Victor Osimhen decision after Portugal star’s transfer decision, details emerge

Football

a year ago

Football transfer expert, Matteo Moretto, has sent a message amid continued rumours linking Victor Osimhen to France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Donald Trump attacked Nigerians for protesting against Tinubu? Fact emerges

Donald Trump attacked Nigerians for protesting against Tinubu? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A social media user posted a video showing Donald Trump criticising Nigerians for grumbling over the hardship experienced under the Bola Tinubu-led government.

"Dem go likely sell am N40k": Reactions as Nike unveils Super Eagles of Nigeria's new kits

"Dem go likely sell am N40k": Reactions as Nike unveils Super Eagles of Nigeria's new kits

Football

a year ago

Nike has released Super Eagles new kits for 2024. Legit.ng reports that it will be the first time in three years that white colour will be the home kit.

Killing of soldiers: Video of Obasanjo speaking on Odi massacre in 1999 trends

Killing of soldiers: Video of Obasanjo speaking on Odi massacre in 1999 trends

Nigeria

a year ago

An old video has appeared online where ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo said the people of Odi in Bayelsa state called for the massacre that happened 24 years ago.

Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel engages in 'gidigbo' with opposition fans in Turkey, video trends

Super Eagles’ Bright Osayi-Samuel engages in 'gidigbo' with opposition fans in Turkey, video trends

Football

a year ago

Super Eagles of Nigeria's Bright Osayi-Samuel caught global attention on Sunday, March 17, for how he defended his teammates against unruly opposition fans.

US election: Donald Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses, video trends

US election: Donald Trump predicts ‘bloodbath’ if he loses, video trends

US

a year ago

Multiple media are reporting that Donald Trump warned of a "bloodbath" if he loses the 2024 election. Legit.ng reports that the poll has been scheduled for November.

Ridwan Adeola