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

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Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Africa

2 months ago

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

Politics

2 months ago

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu's minister wins international election: "profound honour"

Tinubu's minister wins international election: "profound honour"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kano Hisbah arrests masquerader, 20 others in fresh night raid

Kano Hisbah arrests masquerader, 20 others in fresh night raid

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Benue declares holiday over Tinubu's visit, "commiserate with the govt"

Breaking: Benue declares holiday over Tinubu's visit, "commiserate with the govt"

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Benue government has declared a work-free day over President Bola Tinubu's visit. Tinubu is visiting Benue to address the conflict affecting communities.

Edo: Tears as labourers kill employer, police speak

Edo: Tears as labourers kill employer, police speak

Nigeria

2 months ago

In Edo state, tears were noted as some labourers killed their employer. Moses Yamu, the spokesperson of the Edo state police command, spoke on the incident.

Tinubu to visit Benue over mass killings, presidency provides details

Tinubu to visit Benue over mass killings, presidency provides details

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has concluded plans to visit crisis-hit Benue state. Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesperson, provided details on Monday.

Benue state governor reacts as over 100 feared killed in fresh attack, "out of control"

Benue state governor reacts as over 100 feared killed in fresh attack, "out of control"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Benue governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reacted after over 100 people were mindlessly killed in the state on Friday. Benue has become the hotbed of insecurity in Nigeria.

Benue killings: Governor Alia shares details of private meeting with Tinubu, Akume

Benue killings: Governor Alia shares details of private meeting with Tinubu, Akume

Politics

2 months ago

Amid the ceaseless Benue killings, Governor Hyacinth Alia has shared the details of his private meeting with President Bola Tinubu and SGF George Akume.

2027 election: Wike, ex-PDP governors under fire over visit to Tinubu, “alarming”

2027 election: Wike, ex-PDP governors under fire over visit to Tinubu, “alarming”

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, FCT minister Nyesom Wike and several former PDP governors have come under fire over their visit to President Bola Tinubu.

Full List: US President Trump considers travel ban on Nigeria, 35 other countries

Full List: US President Trump considers travel ban on Nigeria, 35 other countries

Nigeria

2 months ago

Anxiety has been noted as the US is now considering slamming a travel ban on Nigeria and 35 other countries. Donald Trump has been tough since becoming president.

Zamfara: Concerns as bandits abduct prominent Nigerian cleric, details emerge

Zamfara: Concerns as bandits abduct prominent Nigerian cleric, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

In Zamfara, concerns have been noted after bandits abducted a chief imam. In recent years, insecurity has been a significant challenge in Nigeria.

Jedidah Temitope: Meet University of Ibadan's literary prodigy, "let's discover passion"

Jedidah Temitope: Meet University of Ibadan's literary prodigy, "let's discover passion"

Education

2 months ago

A literary prodigy at the University of Ibadan, Jedidah Temitope, has explained that learning goes beyond the classroom. Temitope spoke exclusivey to Legit.ng.

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