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

Author's articles

“We can bet it”: NNPP predicts loss for Tinubu in 2027, gives reason

“We can bet it”: NNPP predicts loss for Tinubu in 2027, gives reason

a year ago

Analysis: 3 steps Peter Obi can take if he loses at Supreme Court

Analysis: 3 steps Peter Obi can take if he loses at Supreme Court

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension as Abuja protesters lock minister Umahi in his office

BREAKING: Tension as Abuja protesters lock minister Umahi in his office

a year ago

"PDP won Kaduna election, not Uba Sani", opposition party chieftain alleges

"PDP won Kaduna election, not Uba Sani", opposition party chieftain alleges

a year ago

Tinubu will announce new wage for workers on October 1st? Labour ministry speaks

Tinubu will announce new wage for workers on October 1st? Labour ministry speaks

a year ago

"Don't ignore theory & practical": Education expert reacts to WAEC's planned use of CBT for WASSCE

"Don't ignore theory & practical": Education expert reacts to WAEC's planned use...

a year ago

“Expect it”: NiMet releases list of 24 states expected to witness 48-hour downpour

“Expect it”: NiMet releases list of 24 states expected to witness 48-hour downpour

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released the list of states that may witness heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 28. Niger and Benue are included.

FG reacts as Biden appoints 2 Nigerians as advisers

FG reacts as Biden appoints 2 Nigerians as advisers

NIDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Chinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie on their nomination to the Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement by Biden.

“Governor Akeredolu’s health has reincarnated Yar’Adua scenario”, says Allen Sowore

“Governor Akeredolu’s health has reincarnated Yar’Adua scenario”, says Allen Sowore

Ondo-based lawyer, Barr. Allen Sowore has spoken on a wide range of issues in a recent interview with Legit.ng. Allen is a brother to Omoyele Sowore.

Japa: “I saw America giving Nigerians a lot of visas”, prominent pastor drops prophecy

Japa: “I saw America giving Nigerians a lot of visas”, prominent pastor drops prophecy

Prophet Abel Tamunominabo Boma has claimed that God showed him a message that a massive number of Nigerians would be given visas by the United States.

How faith-based orgs can leverage influence to reduce drug abuse in Nigeria: Religious tutor speaks

How faith-based orgs can leverage influence to reduce drug abuse in Nigeria: Religious tutor speaks

A Muslim teacher, Saheed Rasaq has shared his thoughts on how faith-based organisations can leverage their platforms to mitigate the problem of substance abuse.

Why hinging electoral matters on technicalities isn't best practice for Nigeria’s democracy: Balogun

Why hinging electoral matters on technicalities isn't best practice for Nigeria’s democracy: Balogun

Tope Balogun, the AA governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Lagos says the declaration of Governor Sanwo-Olu as the winner at the tribunal is anticipated.

Prophet Iginla reveals “only person” that can remove President Tinubu

Prophet Iginla reveals “only person” that can remove President Tinubu

Prophet Joshua Iginla has said Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Peter Gregory Obi, and Nigerian judges cannot remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from power.

What's the cause of Mohbad's death? Lagos govt finally orders coroner inquest Into singer’s demise

What's the cause of Mohbad's death? Lagos govt finally orders coroner inquest Into singer’s demise

Justice Mojisola Dada, the Chief Coroner of the Lagos State Judiciary, has ordered an inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad.

Court fined LP, PDP for frivolous petitions against Tinubu? Fact emerges

Court fined LP, PDP for frivolous petitions against Tinubu? Fact emerges

Viral claims that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) fined Peter Obi's Labour Party and Atiku's PDP over their petitions against Tinubu are untrue.

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