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.

4267 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: WAEC Nigeria announces new boss as Patrick Areghan bows out

BREAKING: WAEC Nigeria announces new boss as Patrick Areghan bows out

a year ago

WAEC explains ‘outstanding’ results, tells candidates what to expect

WAEC explains ‘outstanding’ results, tells candidates what to expect

a year ago

Plateau tribunal panel responds to bribery allegation: "Each case has different backgrounds"

Plateau tribunal panel responds to bribery allegation: "Each case has different...

a year ago

Just In: Powerful former Nigerian governor resigns from PDP, details emerge

Just In: Powerful former Nigerian governor resigns from PDP, details emerge

a year ago

In Oyo deputy governor’s hometown, residents live in total darkness

In Oyo deputy governor’s hometown, residents live in total darkness

a year ago

Independence Day Message: “Nigeria can still rise”, Obi’s Labour Party gives hope to Citizens

Independence Day Message: “Nigeria can still rise”, Obi’s Labour Party gives hop...

a year ago

Oyedepo reveals why Nigeria is finding it hard to discover solutions to its problems

Oyedepo reveals why Nigeria is finding it hard to discover solutions to its problems

Bishop Oyedepo has urged universities to embark on more research to solve the country’s problems. He lamented that most people are not ready to take responsibility.

BREAKING: Police 'rescue' 8 kidnapped CAC members in Ondo

BREAKING: Police 'rescue' 8 kidnapped CAC members in Ondo

The Ondo police command on Saturday, September 30, said it has rescued eight out of 25 people who were kidnapped. This means that 17 people are still in captivity.

Independence day message: “We must pull Nigeria back from point of uncertainty”, Atiku says

Independence day message: “We must pull Nigeria back from point of uncertainty”, Atiku says

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated Nigerians as the country clocks 63 on Sunday, October 1.

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Report shows when Supreme Court may inaugurate panel that’ll hear appeal

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Report shows when Supreme Court may inaugurate panel that’ll hear appeal

The Supreme Court may soon inaugurate the panel that will hear the appeal of the presidential candidate of the LP, Peter Obi; and his counterpart in the PDP, Atiku.

Analysis: What next for Atiku if he loses at Supreme Court?

Analysis: What next for Atiku if he loses at Supreme Court?

The tribunal upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February election. What next for Atiku if he loses at the apex court? Legit.ng analyses.

BREAKING: Coroner's inquest into Mohbad's death begins in Lagos

BREAKING: Coroner's inquest into Mohbad's death begins in Lagos

The coroner's inquest into the death of Mohbad has started. The coroner’s inquest is to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the 27-year-old singer.

Mohbad: Reno Omokri responds to allegation of collecting money from Naira Marley

Mohbad: Reno Omokri responds to allegation of collecting money from Naira Marley

Outspoken social media personality, Reno Omokri has dismissed allegations that he was paid to conduct an interview with embattled signer, Naira Marley.

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Cleric shares 'prophecy' on when "a new Nigeria" will come

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Cleric shares 'prophecy' on when "a new Nigeria" will come

Pastor Kingsley Okwukwe, a popular supporter of Peter Obi, says "a New Nigeria" will be realised in 2023. "A new Nigeria", as used by Pastor Okwukwe, is Obi's mantra

FG reacts as Italian who beat physically challenged Nigerian to death gets 24 years in prison

FG reacts as Italian who beat physically challenged Nigerian to death gets 24 years in prison

Dabiri-Erewa, the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has hailed the decision of an Italian court to sentence Filippo Ferlazzo to prison.

Ridwan Adeola