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.

4897 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Igboho dropped Yoruba Nation agitation due to Tinubu presidency? Activist speaks

Igboho dropped Yoruba Nation agitation due to Tinubu presidency? Activist speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Late hotel guest's boyfriend disappears, police arrest lodge's owner

BREAKING: Late hotel guest's boyfriend disappears, police arrest lodge's owner

Nigeria

a year ago

"I'm deeply saddened": Kano governor grieves as "little friend" dies of cancer

"I'm deeply saddened": Kano governor grieves as "little friend" dies of cancer

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Gbajabiamila got N20 billion to renovate residence, install computer software? CoS speaks

BREAKING: Gbajabiamila got N20 billion to renovate residence, install computer software? CoS speaks

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Drama as gunmen allegedly steal Kogi gov’ship election petitions from tribunal’s secretary

BREAKING: Drama as gunmen allegedly steal Kogi gov’ship election petitions from tribunal’s secretary

Politics

a year ago

NNPP chieftain reacts as party stakeholders reaffirm Kwankwaso's sack

NNPP chieftain reacts as party stakeholders reaffirm Kwankwaso's sack

Politics

a year ago

EFCC boss under fire for saying 7 out of 10 Nigerian students are Yahoo Yahoo

EFCC boss under fire for saying 7 out of 10 Nigerian students are Yahoo Yahoo

Education

a year ago

Nigerians have described as unfortunate a recent statement credited to the chairman of the EFCC where he alleged that most students are into Yahoo Yahoo.

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: "The law should take its course”, analyst reacts as Obanikoro testifies against Fayose

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: "The law should take its course”, analyst reacts as Obanikoro testifies against Fayose

Politics

a year ago

Adigun Muse, ex-head of the political science department at LASUED, has said the EFCC's allegation against Fayose shows the extent of corruption in Nigeria's system.

Shiloh 2023: Prominent anti-Tinubu pastor ministers, photos emerge

Shiloh 2023: Prominent anti-Tinubu pastor ministers, photos emerge

Politics

a year ago

Pastor David Ibiyeomie participated in the Shiloh 2023 programme in Ogun state. The Rivers-based preacher spoke at Canaanland on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Labour Party's Peter Obi challenged to attend Shiloh 2023

Labour Party's Peter Obi challenged to attend Shiloh 2023

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi, the LP presidential candidate has been challenged to attend the Shiloh 2023. Legit.ng reports that Shiloh 2023 is ongoing and will end on December 10.

Prominent Tinubu's appointee under fire over alleged insensitive remarks

Prominent Tinubu's appointee under fire over alleged insensitive remarks

Politics

a year ago

A human rights organisation has criticised Lanre Issa-Onilu, the director-general (DG) of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), for his alleged anti-people stance.

'Gov Akeredolu battling spiritual battles': Primate Ayodele, shares how he can be delivered

'Gov Akeredolu battling spiritual battles': Primate Ayodele, shares how he can be delivered

Politics

a year ago

Lagos-based pastor, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised the family of ailing Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to seek the face of God for him to be healed.

Expert proffers affordable alternative amid rising cooking gas price in Nigeria

Expert proffers affordable alternative amid rising cooking gas price in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

A biogas promoter, Katrin Puetz, has said 'green gas' is affordable and should be considered as the cost of cooking gas surges in Africa's largest economy.

BREAKING: “You are frustrated”, Labour Party attacks Peter Obi, details emerge

BREAKING: “You are frustrated”, Labour Party attacks Peter Obi, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

A faction of the Labour Party (LP) has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi for his constant criticism of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.

BREAKING: ECOWAS court orders govt to pay Sunday Igboho N26m, details surface

BREAKING: ECOWAS court orders govt to pay Sunday Igboho N26m, details surface

Nigeria

a year ago

An ECOWAS court has ordered the Benin republic government to pay Sunday Igboho a sum of N26 million. The sum is a sanction for alleged violation of human rights.

Ridwan Adeola