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.

4922 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: Jubilation as Nigerian Army destroys IPOB’s ‘supreme headquarters’ in Imo, kills gunmen

BREAKING: Jubilation as Nigerian Army destroys IPOB’s ‘supreme headquarters’ in Imo, kills gunmen

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu-led FG operating 2 versions of 2024 budget? Presidency shares 'facts'

Tinubu-led FG operating 2 versions of 2024 budget? Presidency shares 'facts'

Politics

a year ago

"Local rice will be sold for N65,000": Primate Ayodele drops fresh prophecy amid hardship in Nigeria

"Local rice will be sold for N65,000": Primate Ayodele drops fresh prophecy amid hardship in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

“Legendary”: Video resurfaces of how Super Eagles legend subbed himself on to make FA Cup history

“Legendary”: Video resurfaces of how Super Eagles legend subbed himself on to make FA Cup history

Football

a year ago

Apply now: Yearly grant opportunity surfaces as NNPC, Seplat announce undergraduate scholarship 2024

Apply now: Yearly grant opportunity surfaces as NNPC, Seplat announce undergraduate scholarship 2024

Education

a year ago

Tinubu’s govt told to extend review of curriculum beyond basic schools

Tinubu’s govt told to extend review of curriculum beyond basic schools

Education

a year ago

Ramadan 2024: When does fasting begin in Nigeria and what are the rules?

Ramadan 2024: When does fasting begin in Nigeria and what are the rules?

Nigeria

a year ago

Ramadan 2024 has been predicted to go from March 11, according to astronomical calculations. This is subject to approval by the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

Primate Ayodele releases statement on President Tinubu’s health

Primate Ayodele releases statement on President Tinubu’s health

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos-based cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has counselled Nigerians to pray for the ruling government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s good health.

“Many are still struggling”: Shehu Sani reacts as NLC proposes N794k minimum wage

“Many are still struggling”: Shehu Sani reacts as NLC proposes N794k minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Shehu Sani has expressed doubts over the government's genuine implementation of the N794,000 minimum wage being proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)

Just In: Tinubu reacts as gunmen abduct dozens of pupils in Kaduna, 200 IDPs in Borno, gives order

Just In: Tinubu reacts as gunmen abduct dozens of pupils in Kaduna, 200 IDPs in Borno, gives order

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria's leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has fumed at the recent abductions in Kaduna and Borno states. Tinubu sent a message to family of the victims.

International Women's Day 2024: Tobi Amusan, 9 other extraordinary females in Nigeria

International Women's Day 2024: Tobi Amusan, 9 other extraordinary females in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, Legit.ng is highlighting 10 patriotic Nigerian women who have stood out in what they believe in.

BREAKING: Sadness as MC Oluomo’s aide dies in accident on Third Mainland Bridge, video emerges

BREAKING: Sadness as MC Oluomo’s aide dies in accident on Third Mainland Bridge, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

MC Oluomo's man, Akintoye Nathaniel Benson, has been killed in a motor accident. Several friends of the deceased shared posts on social media mourning Benson.

‘Herbert Wigwe left a void’, Pastor Adeboye pays touching tribute to late Access Bank boss

‘Herbert Wigwe left a void’, Pastor Adeboye pays touching tribute to late Access Bank boss

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has hailed the commitment to the Christian faith of Herbert Wigwe, the late Access Bank boss. Wigwe was killed in a helicopter crash in the USA.

Wigwe: Sanusi shares likely message late Access Bank boss read last, burst into tears, video trends

Wigwe: Sanusi shares likely message late Access Bank boss read last, burst into tears, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Muhammadu Sanusi II, ex-emir of Kano, has said possibly, the last thing Herbert Wigwe read on his phone was his (Sanusi's) message commenting positively about him.

“He confessed”: Pastor kills, burns superior ‘over love fantasies about prophetess’, police react

“He confessed”: Pastor kills, burns superior ‘over love fantasies about prophetess’, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

A pastor in Osun has killed his superior. The deceased, Morris Fadehan, was said to have cautioned the suspect, Lekan Ogundipe, over his alleged flirtatious action.

Ridwan Adeola