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.

4912 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: Muftwang lists 8 reasons why Supreme Court should validate his election as Plateau gov

BREAKING: Muftwang lists 8 reasons why Supreme Court should validate his election as Plateau gov

Politics

a year ago

What Jambites should do before registering for UTME 2024, expert speaks

What Jambites should do before registering for UTME 2024, expert speaks

Education

a year ago

“God will raise a John the Baptist in 2024”: Cleric shares prophecy on Nigeria’s political system

“God will raise a John the Baptist in 2024”: Cleric shares prophecy on Nigeria’s political system

Politics

a year ago

Why Rivers Speaker resigned, Governor Fubara opens up

Why Rivers Speaker resigned, Governor Fubara opens up

Politics

a year ago

State of the nation: TUC presents 10 new demands before Tinubu, full list emerges

State of the nation: TUC presents 10 new demands before Tinubu, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

"Heightened sense of fear": Tension as Imam Hassan Sharif shot dead outside mosque

"Heightened sense of fear": Tension as Imam Hassan Sharif shot dead outside mosque

US

a year ago

Just in: Tragedy as 2 killed in Sokoto deputy governor's convoy accident

Just in: Tragedy as 2 killed in Sokoto deputy governor's convoy accident

Nigeria

a year ago

Two people were killed when the convoy of the Sokoto state deputy governor, Muhammad Idris Gobir, was involved in an accident on Wednesday, January 3.

"Uphold rule of law": Lawyer reacts as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

"Uphold rule of law": Lawyer reacts as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

Nigeria

a year ago

The Supreme Court of Nigeria's new 11 justices have been advised to apply the law holistically and fairly. This counsel was made by Barrister Yusuf Nurudeen.

“We're taking over”: Shehu Sani reacts as Nigerian student breaks Guinness World painting record

“We're taking over”: Shehu Sani reacts as Nigerian student breaks Guinness World painting record

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Senator, Shehu Sani has lauded a US-based Nigerian student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, for breaking the Guinness World Record (GWR) in art and painting.

BREAKING: EFCC to arrest Buhari’s minister over alleged N37.1bn fraud

BREAKING: EFCC to arrest Buhari’s minister over alleged N37.1bn fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

A senior official of the EFCC has said Sadiya Farouq, ex-minister of humanitarian affairs, might be arrested by operatives of the anti-graft agency within the week.

2027: APC reacts as PDP's Atiku Abubakar eyes presidential bid

2027: APC reacts as PDP's Atiku Abubakar eyes presidential bid

Politics

a year ago

The APC has promised Atiku that he will suffer a heavy defeat should he decide to contest for president again. Atiku ran unsuccessfully for President six times.

Rivers Crisis: Ex-Speaker, Ehie appointed as Gov Fubara's Chief of Staff? Top source speaks

Rivers Crisis: Ex-Speaker, Ehie appointed as Gov Fubara's Chief of Staff? Top source speaks

Politics

a year ago

A top source has said Edison Ehie's rumoured appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Fubara will open another phase of crisis between the Rivers governor and Wike.

BREAKING: Months after 'reconciliation' with Wike, top Rivers politician joins APC, details emerge

BREAKING: Months after 'reconciliation' with Wike, top Rivers politician joins APC, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Senator Magnus Abe has joined the APC. Abe, who contested for the gubernatorial seat in Rivers state during the 2023 general election leaves the SDP.

N37bn alleged fraud: "She’s never going to show up", Buhari’s minister shuns EFCC invitation

N37bn alleged fraud: "She’s never going to show up", Buhari’s minister shuns EFCC invitation

Nigeria

a year ago

Sadiya Farouq, ex-minister of humanitarian affairs and social development, has ignored the EFCC's invitation over a multi-billion naira fraud allegation.

“The judgement of God is coming”: Prophet Reynolds Chika shares 15 prophecies on Nigeria, others

“The judgement of God is coming”: Prophet Reynolds Chika shares 15 prophecies on Nigeria, others

Nigeria

a year ago

Prophet Reynolds Chika has released his prophecies for 2024. Legit.ng reports that the cleric gave his predictions about what would happen in Nigeria.

Ridwan Adeola