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

Author's articles

Tinubu's govt speaks on reducing food prices in Nigeria, details surface

Tinubu's govt speaks on reducing food prices in Nigeria, details surface

2 months ago

2027: Ganduje under fire over message to north concerning Tinubu presidency, details surface

2027: Ganduje under fire over message to north concerning Tinubu presidency, det...

2 months ago

2027: "North seriously mobilising with consensus that Tinubu must step down," Lawal speaks

2027: "North seriously mobilising with consensus that Tinubu must step down," La...

2 months ago

Tinubu's govt sends key message to Trump's administration as US set to deport several Nigerians

Tinubu's govt sends key message to Trump's administration as US set to deport se...

2 months ago

Apply: BATN Foundation announces N27 million grant opportunity for young Nigerian graduates

Apply: BATN Foundation announces N27 million grant opportunity for young Nigeria...

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WAEC: How to check 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates

WAEC: How to check 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates

2 months ago

Lagos speaker Meranda 'under pressure to resign' as tension rises

Lagos speaker Meranda 'under pressure to resign' as tension rises

There is tension in the Lagos assembly as Mojisola Meranda is under serious pressure to step down from her new role. Meranda only recently replaced Mudasiru Obasa.

Abuja mob nabs, kills two suspected one-chance robbers, details emerge

Abuja mob nabs, kills two suspected one-chance robbers, details emerge

A group of angry residents in Abuja have nabbed and killed two suspected one-chance robbers. The incident was videoed and circulated on social media platforms.

Senator Shehu Sani finally dumps PDP for APC ahead of 2027, details surface

Senator Shehu Sani finally dumps PDP for APC ahead of 2027, details surface

Senator Shehu Sani has finally dumped the PDP for ruling APC. Sani's defection comes as Nigerian politicians prepare for the 2027 general elections.

805 people killed in Kogi, Imo, Kwara, other states in 2025, details emerge

805 people killed in Kogi, Imo, Kwara, other states in 2025, details emerge

As Nigeria contends with violence and security challenges, 805 people have been killed in Kogi state and others. Legit.ng has the details of the tragedies.

Pilot speaks on how he cheated death in Canadian plane crash

Pilot speaks on how he cheated death in Canadian plane crash

A plane crash survivor recounted a narrow escape from the jaws of death. Recently, concerns heightened due to the recent plane crashes across the world.

Just In: 8 die in fatal Imo accident as police commissioner wades in

Just In: 8 die in fatal Imo accident as police commissioner wades in

Eight people have been confirmed dead in a fatal accident that occurred in Imo on Sunday, February 16. The police commissioner in the state subsequently waded in.

Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

Cracks reportedly emerged in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dynasty. The incumbent Nigerian leader locked horns with several members of the ruling APC.

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

An education expert has shared tips for UTME 2025 candidates to score 350 and above in JAMB. It is noteworthy that the advice given are general in nature.

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

The society often put the major blame on a woman who leaves her husband. In this special report, Legit.ng takes a deep dive into the issue of divorce.

Ridwan Adeola