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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JUST IN: Over 26 killed as security agents, bandits, engage in bloody clash in Buhari’s home state

JUST IN: Over 26 killed as security agents, bandits, engage in bloody clash in Buhari’s home state

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu’s govt reacts, lists 12 major 'progress' made as NLC says no going back on strike

Tinubu’s govt reacts, lists 12 major 'progress' made as NLC says no going back on strike

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: After outcry, NBBF makes last minute attempt for D’Tigers to play AfroBasket qualifiers

BREAKING: After outcry, NBBF makes last minute attempt for D’Tigers to play AfroBasket qualifiers

Sports

a year ago

BREAKING: New twist as TUC tackles NLC over planned strike, protest, details emerge

BREAKING: New twist as TUC tackles NLC over planned strike, protest, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Porto vs Arsenal: Arteta speaks on whether goalkeeper Raya was at fault for Portuguese side’s goal

Porto vs Arsenal: Arteta speaks on whether goalkeeper Raya was at fault for Portuguese side’s goal

Football

a year ago

BREAKING: Excitement as Tinubu announces new appointment, details surface

BREAKING: Excitement as Tinubu announces new appointment, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: APC bows to pressure, removes Uzodimma as Edo gov primary chair, announces new appointment

BREAKING: APC bows to pressure, removes Uzodimma as Edo gov primary chair, announces new appointment

Politics

a year ago

The APC has removed Hope Uzodinma as the chairman of its elections committee. The party appointed Cross River's Bassey Otu as Uzodimma's successor.

BREAKING: Protest erupts in Benin as police arrest Labour Party chair, Julius Abure, video emerges

BREAKING: Protest erupts in Benin as police arrest Labour Party chair, Julius Abure, video emerges

Politics

a year ago

Supporters of Julius Abure, the national chairman of the Labour Party, have staged a protest in Benin, Edo state. The demonstrators said Abure was unjustly arrested.

BREAKING: Why we arrested Labour Party chairman, Julius Abure, police open up

BREAKING: Why we arrested Labour Party chairman, Julius Abure, police open up

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian police have said Julius Abure, the Labour Party national chairman, was arrested for attempted murder illegal possession of firearms, and related offences.

BREAKING: Anxiety as organised labour begins strike in Niger state, details emerge

BREAKING: Anxiety as organised labour begins strike in Niger state, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Labour unions in Niger state on Wednesday, February 21, embarked on an indefinite strike. The aggrieved workers shut down government offices and hospitals.

AFCON: 5 times charms were allegedly used to play matches

AFCON: 5 times charms were allegedly used to play matches

Football

a year ago

After reports that Ivory Coast's No.1 goalkeeper, Yahia Fofana, wore charm during the AFCON 2023 final, Legit.ng examined other-related claims in the past.

Ondo govt declares 2 day public holiday, dates, details surface

Ondo govt declares 2 day public holiday, dates, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo has declared a two-day public holiday in the state to honour the late governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

AFCON 2023 top scorer, Emilio Nsue, quits international football

AFCON 2023 top scorer, Emilio Nsue, quits international football

Football

a year ago

AFCON 2023 star, Emilio Nsue, has retired from international football. Nsue won the Golden Boot as top scorer at the AFCON with 5 goals in 4 appearances.

BREAKING: Tinubu takes action on Aso Rock’s owed electricity bill

BREAKING: Tinubu takes action on Aso Rock’s owed electricity bill

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has directed that the huge electricity debts owed by Aso Rock should be settled. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this on Tuesday, February 20.

Drama as gunmen abduct corpse, demand N50 million ransom, details surface

Drama as gunmen abduct corpse, demand N50 million ransom, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

A corpse being moved from Lagos to Enugu state has been dramatically kidnapped. Legit.ng reports that the abductors demanded ransom running to millions of naira.

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