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.

4906 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

"A step in the right direction": Obi hails Tinubu over 50 percent slash of interstate fares

"A step in the right direction": Obi hails Tinubu over 50 percent slash of interstate fares

Politics

a year ago

Japa: Alex Otti exposes doctors still collecting salaries from Abia govt despite relocating abroad

Japa: Alex Otti exposes doctors still collecting salaries from Abia govt despite relocating abroad

Nigeria

a year ago

Year in review: Tinubu, other biggest political winners in Nigeria in 2023

Year in review: Tinubu, other biggest political winners in Nigeria in 2023

Politics

a year ago

"Military men will arrest Tinubu”: Full list of failed political prophecies in 2023

"Military men will arrest Tinubu”: Full list of failed political prophecies in 2023

Politics

a year ago

Kumuyi reacts as Pope says Roman catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Kumuyi reacts as Pope says Roman catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Africa

a year ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court takes notable action on suit seeking sack of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi gov

BREAKING: Supreme Court takes notable action on suit seeking sack of Bala Mohammed as Bauchi gov

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Full list emerges as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

BREAKING: Full list emerges as Senate confirms appointment of 11 Supreme Court justices

Nigeria

a year ago

The Senate on Thursday, December 21, confirmed the appointment of 11 justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Among them is Justice Haruna Tsammani.

"Kudos to NNPCL and FG": Sani reacts as Port Harcourt refinery recommences operation after years of shutdown

"Kudos to NNPCL and FG": Sani reacts as Port Harcourt refinery recommences operation after years of shutdown

Nigeria

a year ago

Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers state has reportedly recommenced operations years after its shutdown. Following this update, Senator Shehu Sani made a tweet.

"670 boats used": Military busts 636 illegal refineries, intercepts 21 million litres of crude oil

"670 boats used": Military busts 636 illegal refineries, intercepts 21 million litres of crude oil

Nigeria

a year ago

Between August to December 2023, men of the Nigerian military have uncovered 636 illegal refineries. The military also intercepted 21 million litres of crude.

EFCC releases ex-Nigerian power minister, Olu Agunloye

EFCC releases ex-Nigerian power minister, Olu Agunloye

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria's anti-graft agency, EFCC, has granted bail to Olu Agunloye, ex-minister of power. Agunloye had voluntarily submitted himself after he was declared wanted.

"We tried to save our mother": Man kills wife over delayed cup of tea

"We tried to save our mother": Man kills wife over delayed cup of tea

Asia

a year ago

A man has allegedly killed his wife over a dispute relating to tea preparation. The incident surprised many as the alleged cause of the murder is a trivial matter.

“I saw a ring around Nigeria”: Prophet Isaac Amata releases 10 prophecies for year 2024

“I saw a ring around Nigeria”: Prophet Isaac Amata releases 10 prophecies for year 2024

Nigeria

a year ago

Prophet Isaac Amata has released his prophecies for year 2024. In the message sighted by Legit.ng, Prophet Amata projected that inflation will soar in Nigeria.

'Compliments': Delight as govt extends Christmas holiday, declares 14-day break

'Compliments': Delight as govt extends Christmas holiday, declares 14-day break

Nigeria

a year ago

The Cross River state government has approved a lengthy holiday for its civil servants. The holiday has started and workers are expected to resume next year, 2024.

BREAKING: Why Gov Fubara signed Tinubu's 8-point resolution on Rivers crisis, commissioner opens up

BREAKING: Why Gov Fubara signed Tinubu's 8-point resolution on Rivers crisis, commissioner opens up

Politics

a year ago

An official of the Rivers state government, Joseph Johnson, has said Governor Siminialayi Fubara truly wants peace, reason he signed a resolution with Tinubu.

Peter Obi’s ‘religious war’ phone call with Oyedepo, 3 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2023

Peter Obi’s ‘religious war’ phone call with Oyedepo, 3 other political scandals in Nigeria in 2023

Politics

a year ago

The year 2023 is coming to an end. In this article, Legit.ng writes on scandals involving politicians and political office aspirants. Top of the list is Peter Obi.

Ridwan Adeola