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.

4910 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

“It will look like nuclear bomb”: Prophet Abel Boma releases 2024 prophecies

“It will look like nuclear bomb”: Prophet Abel Boma releases 2024 prophecies

Nigeria

a year ago

NAHCON extends deadline for 2024 hajj payment, announces new due date

NAHCON extends deadline for 2024 hajj payment, announces new due date

Nigeria

a year ago

2024 Prophecy: UK told to close borders, reason emerges

2024 Prophecy: UK told to close borders, reason emerges

Europe

a year ago

Atiku’s ally speaks on whether PDP candidate will run for president again or not

Atiku’s ally speaks on whether PDP candidate will run for president again or not

Politics

a year ago

“We mourn him”: Photos emerge as Obi visits Akeredolu’s family in Ibadan, pays tribute to late gov

“We mourn him”: Photos emerge as Obi visits Akeredolu’s family in Ibadan, pays tribute to late gov

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Crisis deepens in PDP as party 'suspends' chairman, details emerge

BREAKING: Crisis deepens in PDP as party 'suspends' chairman, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

‘Damaging’: Reactions as new restrictions on Nigerian students bringing family to UK come into force

‘Damaging’: Reactions as new restrictions on Nigerian students bringing family to UK come into force

Education

a year ago

Foreign university students cannot bring family members to the UK except those enrolling in PGD research courses and the ones with government-funded scholarships.

After speaker loyal to him resigned, Gov Fubara addresses possibility of quitting

After speaker loyal to him resigned, Gov Fubara addresses possibility of quitting

Politics

a year ago

Rivers state governor, Sim Fubara has vowed that no amount of political crisis can truncate the tenure of his administration. He stated this on New Year's Eve.

‘Living expenses covered’: UK varsity offers Nigerian students fully-funded scholarship

‘Living expenses covered’: UK varsity offers Nigerian students fully-funded scholarship

Education

a year ago

A top UK university is offering a fully-funded scholarship to Nigerians and others. Legit.ng learnt that the opportunity includes stipends and a training allowance.

“Scholarships up to £10,000”: Top UK university invites Nigerians for fascinating opportunity

“Scholarships up to £10,000”: Top UK university invites Nigerians for fascinating opportunity

Education

a year ago

The prestigious University of Dundee Scholarship programme is offering Nigerians and other international students fully-funded opportunities to study in the UK.

New Year: “Dollar would go to N2,500”, Prophet Ritabbi shares 2024 prophecy for Nigeria

New Year: “Dollar would go to N2,500”, Prophet Ritabbi shares 2024 prophecy for Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Prominent Plateau-based cleric, Prophet Ritabbi, has shared his prophecies for the new year 2024. A major part of her prophecy predicted hardship for Nigerians.

BREAKING: Moments after Tinubu signed 2024 budget into law, Peter Obi sends message to NASS members

BREAKING: Moments after Tinubu signed 2024 budget into law, Peter Obi sends message to NASS members

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi has said lawmakers in the national assembly should devote time and commit themselves to diligent performance of their functions like the 2024 budget.

"Insensitive joke": Buhari 'expresses happiness' with FG's increment of fuel price, video trends

"Insensitive joke": Buhari 'expresses happiness' with FG's increment of fuel price, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Ex-President Buhari has come under criticism for his sarcastic remarks about the fuel pump price in Nigeria. Buhari had said he is happy with the fuel increments.

Tinubu finally reveals major ambition for contesting for president, other public offices

Tinubu finally reveals major ambition for contesting for president, other public offices

Politics

a year ago

President Tinubu has stressed that his goal is always to build an equitable society and close the widening inequality. Tinubu said this in his New Year message.

New Year's Day: Full text of President Tinubu’s message

New Year's Day: Full text of President Tinubu’s message

Nigeria

a year ago

As another New Year dawns, President Tinubu addressed Nigerians on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2024. It is Tinubu's first New Year address as Nigeria's leader

Ridwan Adeola