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.

4916 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Alleged N109bn fraud: How EFCC deceived me to admit involvement, ex-AGF Ahmed Idris opens up

Alleged N109bn fraud: How EFCC deceived me to admit involvement, ex-AGF Ahmed Idris opens up

Nigeria

a year ago

“Diaris God o”: LP chieftain shades Tinubu's govt over current naira to dollar exchange rate

“Diaris God o”: LP chieftain shades Tinubu's govt over current naira to dollar exchange rate

Nigeria

a year ago

Nwabali not yet confirmed for Angola clash at AFCON 2023, details emerge

Nwabali not yet confirmed for Angola clash at AFCON 2023, details emerge

Football

a year ago

2027 presidency: ‘Forget about it completely’, Bode George tells Atiku, gives reason

2027 presidency: ‘Forget about it completely’, Bode George tells Atiku, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

Kano: Shekarau responds as Ganduje invites him to join APC

Kano: Shekarau responds as Ganduje invites him to join APC

Politics

a year ago

YouTube deletes TB Joshua's channel Emmanuel TV after BBC exposé

YouTube deletes TB Joshua's channel Emmanuel TV after BBC exposé

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: '30 killed' as explosion rocks Imo, details emerge

Just In: '30 killed' as explosion rocks Imo, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

About 30 people were reportedly killed when an explosion occurred at the site of an oil bunkering operation in Imo. The incident occurred in the forest of Obitti.

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Nwabali, under fire over pre-Angola match post

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Nwabali, under fire over pre-Angola match post

Football

a year ago

Many social media users are not happy with Stanley Nwabali. Although one of the stars of AFCON 2023, Nwabali has been accused of copyright infringement.

Kano: “We are not aware”, New twist as NNPP chieftain plays down Kwankwaso, Ganduje reconciliation

Kano: “We are not aware”, New twist as NNPP chieftain plays down Kwankwaso, Ganduje reconciliation

Politics

a year ago

Mohammed Jamu, a chieftain of the NNPP in Kano state, has said the party is "not aware of" a move to reconcile Rabiu Kwankwaso and Abdullahi Ganduje.

Breaking: Tragedy as landmine blast kills 12, injures 7 in Borno, details emerge

Breaking: Tragedy as landmine blast kills 12, injures 7 in Borno, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

At least 12 loggers were killed in Gwoza, Borno state, when their vehicle hit a landmine. The incident happened in an area where Boko Haram terrorists are active.

Police arrest mother of 11 trying to sell sons for N1.8 million, video emerges

Police arrest mother of 11 trying to sell sons for N1.8 million, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Police in Anambra have arrested one Chinyere Chukwu for attempting to sell her two sons. Chukwu connived with her teenage daughter, Joy, to sell off her two sons.

UTME/DE 2024: Full list of approved CBT registration centres accredited by JAMB emerges

UTME/DE 2024: Full list of approved CBT registration centres accredited by JAMB emerges

Education

a year ago

JAMB has shared the full list of the 2024 approved computer-based test (CBT) registration centres across Nigeria. JAMB accredited a total of 747 CBT centres.

Just In: Tinubu told to cut short private Paris trip, return to Nigeria, reason emerges

Just In: Tinubu told to cut short private Paris trip, return to Nigeria, reason emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Following the abduction of schoolchildren in Ekiti state, Reno Omokri has asked President Bola Tinubu to abort his France stay and return to Abuja immediately.

Tension in Edo as angry youths burn down top monarch’s house, details emerge

Tension in Edo as angry youths burn down top monarch’s house, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

There was tension recently in Ojah, Edo state. Some youths in the community attacked and set ablaze the palace of the Olojah of Ojah, Oba Okogbe Lawani.

Misery as prominent lawmaker sheds tears in parliament while discussing insecurity, video trends

Misery as prominent lawmaker sheds tears in parliament while discussing insecurity, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Akin Rotimi, an Ekiti lawmaker, burst into tears on Tuesday, January 30, on the floor of the parliament while discussing the recent killing of two monarchs.

Ridwan Adeola