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.

4253 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Anxiety as tribunal finally picks date to deliver judgement on Obi, Atiku's petitions against Tinubu

Anxiety as tribunal finally picks date to deliver judgement on Obi, Atiku's peti...

a year ago

BREAKING: PDP reacts as Tribunal confirms date to deliver judgement

BREAKING: PDP reacts as Tribunal confirms date to deliver judgement

a year ago

Tribunal: Why Atiku will win in court, prominent NWC member reveals

Tribunal: Why Atiku will win in court, prominent NWC member reveals

a year ago

BREAKING: DSS raises alarm over plots to stage violent protests in Nigeria, speaks on ring leaders

BREAKING: DSS raises alarm over plots to stage violent protests in Nigeria, spea...

a year ago

Peter Obi's supporter Charly Boy calls for coup in Nigeria? Controversial singer reacts

Peter Obi's supporter Charly Boy calls for coup in Nigeria? Controversial singer...

a year ago

Prominent pastor reveals prophecy on region to produce President after Tinubu

Prominent pastor reveals prophecy on region to produce President after Tinubu

a year ago

5 things to know about Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Tinubu’s 32-year-old new appointee

5 things to know about Khalil Suleiman Halilu, Tinubu’s 32-year-old new appointee

On Friday, September 1, President Bola Tinubu appointed Khalil Suleiman Halilu (KSH), as Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NASENI. Halilu is 32 years old.

Why I can now confidently establish that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University, Prof Kperogi reveals

Why I can now confidently establish that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University, Prof Kperogi reveals

Prof. Farooq Kperogi, on Saturday, August 2, said there is no question that the man who is known today as President Tinubu attended CSU and graduated in 1979.

Breaking: Tension as gunmen invade El-Rufai estate, abduct resident

Breaking: Tension as gunmen invade El-Rufai estate, abduct resident

FCT, Abuja - Residents of Kuchiko Resettlement Development Area (KRDA) located in Bwari have raised an alarm over rising cases of kidnapping within the area.

Gabon, Niger coups: FG speaks on rumoured plan to reshuffle Nigeria's military

Gabon, Niger coups: FG speaks on rumoured plan to reshuffle Nigeria's military

Mohammed Idris, the minister of Information and National Orientation, has said the federal government is not thinking about reshuffling its military at all.

BREAKING: Nigerian govt addresses coup concerns amid military takeover in Gabon, Niger Republic

BREAKING: Nigerian govt addresses coup concerns amid military takeover in Gabon, Niger Republic

The honourable minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has allayed fears of a military takeover in Nigeria. Idris said the country has “gone past that” stage.

Coups: Atiku Abubakar sets challenge for PDP, promises comeback

Coups: Atiku Abubakar sets challenge for PDP, promises comeback

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP, has praised the party for taking “a leading role in the deconstruction of military rule in Nigeria”.

"Prepare": Prophet Felix releases frightening prophecy about Peter Obi, Labour Party

"Prepare": Prophet Felix releases frightening prophecy about Peter Obi, Labour Party

The spiritual leader of the Graceland Deliverance Ministry, Ordu Felix, has called for prayers for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

Kwankwaso's alleged suspension: NNPP chieftain reveals fear about party's crisis

Kwankwaso's alleged suspension: NNPP chieftain reveals fear about party's crisis

Adekunle Aderibigbe, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has expressed displeasure with the crisis currently rocking the opposition party.

Coup: Popular Kaduna cleric unveils prophecy, shares strong advice to Nigerians

Coup: Popular Kaduna cleric unveils prophecy, shares strong advice to Nigerians

A popular Kaduna cleric, Rev. David Ayuba Azzaman, has cautioned Nigerians against supporting a coup in the country. His message comes amid the coup in Gabon.

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