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.

4818 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Breaking: PDP-led state, 2 others declare Hijrah holiday, 'celebrate'

Breaking: PDP-led state, 2 others declare Hijrah holiday, 'celebrate'

Nigeria

a month ago

Wike’s aide reacts amid accusation minister allocated 2,082 hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Wike’s aide reacts amid accusation minister allocated 2,082 hectares worth $3bn to son in Abuja

Politics

a month ago

VP fate in 2027 election: Barau speaks amid reports he may replace Shettima as Tinubu's running mate

VP fate in 2027 election: Barau speaks amid reports he may replace Shettima as Tinubu's running mate

Politics

a month ago

Saudi Arabia replaces Kaaba’s kiswa as Islamic new year 1447 begins, video emerges

Saudi Arabia replaces Kaaba’s kiswa as Islamic new year 1447 begins, video emerges

Asia

a month ago

APC-governed state declares holiday, "congratulations to the people"

APC-governed state declares holiday, "congratulations to the people"

Politics

a month ago

Tinubu breaks silence on El-Rufai, Atiku's coalition ahead of 2027 election

Tinubu breaks silence on El-Rufai, Atiku's coalition ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Nigerian authorities give crucial update on recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defence, others

Nigerian authorities give crucial update on recruitment into Immigration, Civil Defence, others

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian authorities have given a crucial update on the earlier-announced recruitment into the Immigration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and others.

Peter Obi’s Obidient movement attracts Buhari’s appointee, Malami ahead of 2027 election

Peter Obi’s Obidient movement attracts Buhari’s appointee, Malami ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Peter Gregory Obi’s Obidient movement has attracted former President Muhammadu Buhari’s notable appointee, Abubakar Malami (SAN), into its caucus.

'Heavy-hearted' Governor Yusuf reacts to tragic killing of Kano indigenes in Benue

'Heavy-hearted' Governor Yusuf reacts to tragic killing of Kano indigenes in Benue

Nigeria

a month ago

A 'heavy-hearted' Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has reacted to the tragic killing of indigenes of his state in Benue state. Yusuf spoke in a strongly-worded statement.

Nigeria Immigration Service begins 2025 recruitment, how to apply surfaces

Nigeria Immigration Service begins 2025 recruitment, how to apply surfaces

Nigeria

a month ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service and three other agencies have started recruitment. The date when the application portal will be opened was also disclosed.

Iran finally announces end of war with Israel, "heroic"

Iran finally announces end of war with Israel, "heroic"

Asia

a month ago

Iran on Tuesday, June 24, announced the end of a war with Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke to the world in an address reported by multiple media outlets.

ADA: 5 facts about chairman of new party seeking INEC registration

ADA: 5 facts about chairman of new party seeking INEC registration

Politics

a month ago

ADA has been trending in Nigeria. As citizens look forward to the 2027 election, Legit.ng highlights 5 facts about the proposed coalition platform's chairman.

Ogun: Jubilation as Governor Abiodun gifts MAPOLY best-graduating students N22 million

Ogun: Jubilation as Governor Abiodun gifts MAPOLY best-graduating students N22 million

Education

a month ago

In Ogun state, southwest Nigeria, jubilation has been noted as Governor Dapo Oluseun Abiodun gifted MAPOLY best-graduating students a total of N22 million.

Israel and Iran war: Bright The Seer releases prophecy, "it will affect many countries"

Israel and Iran war: Bright The Seer releases prophecy, "it will affect many countries"

Asia

a month ago

Amid the Israel-Iran war, Bright The Seer has released a prophecy. The ongoing conflict has had a significant and widespread impact on numerous countries.

2027 election: Sani, 5 other names pop up to replace Shettima as Tinubu's asst, full list emerges

2027 election: Sani, 5 other names pop up to replace Shettima as Tinubu's asst, full list emerges

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu may dump Kashim Shettima as his lieutenant for the 2027 election. APC sources opened up, according to a report on Sunday, June 22.

Ridwan Adeola