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.

4819 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Plane crash: Air India flight's black box damaged, "this is a mystery"

Plane crash: Air India flight's black box damaged, "this is a mystery"

Asia

2 months ago

Death recorded as Iran unleashes fresh barrage of missiles at Israel, video trends

Death recorded as Iran unleashes fresh barrage of missiles at Israel, video trends

Asia

2 months ago

Israel and Iran battle: Has Former President Ahmadinejad been assassinated? Fact emerges

Israel and Iran battle: Has Former President Ahmadinejad been assassinated? Fact emerges

Asia

2 months ago

Insecurity: Nigeria's defence chief mentions most dangerous border, "critical"

Insecurity: Nigeria's defence chief mentions most dangerous border, "critical"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Iran vs Israel: Donald Trump's US govt announces sanctions as conflict escalates

Iran vs Israel: Donald Trump's US govt announces sanctions as conflict escalates

US

2 months ago

Kogi: Again, gunmen attack Senator Natasha’s house, photos emerge

Kogi: Again, gunmen attack Senator Natasha’s house, photos emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Prominent Anambra cleric speaks on how Tinubu, APC can be sacked

2027 election: Prominent Anambra cleric speaks on how Tinubu, APC can be sacked

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent Anambra cleric, Jerry Nwachukwu, has spoken on how President Bola Tinubu and the APC can be sacked.

Just In: Iran presses on with attacks, missile hits Israeli hospital as tension grows, video emerges

Just In: Iran presses on with attacks, missile hits Israeli hospital as tension grows, video emerges

Asia

2 months ago

Iran has pressed on with its attacks. It emerged on Thursday, June 19, that a missile hit an Israeli hospital amid growing tension in the Middle East.

Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Asia

2 months ago

Amid rising chaos, a report has shared that Donald Trump-led United States (US), which is supporting Israel, is preparing for a possible strike on Iran.

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Asia

2 months ago

Iran has fired ballistic missiles towards Israel amid rising tensions. Iran has fired around 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the renewed conflict began.

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Nigeria

2 months ago

An allegation of death threat has surfaced in Ibadan, Oyo State, as IBEDC officials have now abandoned communities, leaving residents in total darkness.

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

There is a new twist in Kwara as drivers have now abandoned the presidential CNG initiative (Pi-CNG). Legit.ng has the details of the development.

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Asia

2 months ago

Amid the deadly Indian plane crash that killed about 270, the British government has come under fire. Legit.ng has the details of the development.

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a fresh marching order to the service chiefs and the inspector-general of police over the disturbing Benue killings.

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a key presidential spokesperson has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not afraid Atiku Abubakar-led coalition.

Ridwan Adeola