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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Details emerge as WAEC extends registration for WASSCE private candidates

Details emerge as WAEC extends registration for WASSCE private candidates

a year ago

Lagos Tribunal Judgement: Jandor lists 3 conditions to sit down with Sanwo-Olu to move Lagos forward

Lagos Tribunal Judgement: Jandor lists 3 conditions to sit down with Sanwo-Olu t...

a year ago

BREAKING: NLC, TUC to embark on indefinite nationwide strike from October 3

BREAKING: NLC, TUC to embark on indefinite nationwide strike from October 3

a year ago

UPDATED: Nigerian senate screens, confirms new CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso

UPDATED: Nigerian senate screens, confirms new CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso

a year ago

BREAKING: Tribunal gives judgement on opposition parties' petitions against Gombe gov, Inuwa Yahaya

BREAKING: Tribunal gives judgement on opposition parties' petitions against Gomb...

a year ago

Revealed: Why Ogun state cancelled Independence Day celebration

Revealed: Why Ogun state cancelled Independence Day celebration

a year ago

UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses Jandor, PDP's petition against Sanwo-Olu's

UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses Jandor, PDP's petition against Sanwo-Olu's

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has dismissed the petitions brought by Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, candidate of the PDP.

Lagos Governorship Election: Reno Omokri predicts winner as tribunal delivers judgement

Lagos Governorship Election: Reno Omokri predicts winner as tribunal delivers judgement

Reno Omokri, a well-known social media personality and PDP chieftain, has predicted the outcome of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

BREAKING: Tribunal dismisses APC’s objection against Jandor, PDP, details emerge

BREAKING: Tribunal dismisses APC’s objection against Jandor, PDP, details emerge

The tribunal has dismissed the preliminary objection of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which asked it to dismiss the petition of the PDP.

"Fire outbreak at Supreme Court sinister": APC chieftain Fani-Kayode speaks

"Fire outbreak at Supreme Court sinister": APC chieftain Fani-Kayode speaks

Femi Fani-Kayode, Director, New Media sub-committee of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council, has reacted to the fire incident at the Supreme Court.

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

The Army along with other security agencies have rescued 13 female students of the Federal University Gusau, and three others thus far, Legit.ng can report.

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

A section of the Supreme Court was on fire on Monday morning, though no casualty was recorded. The incident has elicited reactions on social media.

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

A group, the Joint Action Front (JAF) on Sunday, September 24, condemned the recent hike in fees across federal universities and unity schools in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

There is tension in Benue state, northcentral Nigeria, following the reported abduction of Matthew Abo, the state's Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism.

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

There are significant animal welfare problems associated with breeding dogs. Legit.ng spoke to the president of the Siberian Husky Breeders of Nigeria.

Ridwan Adeola