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.

4880 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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'Stop using firewood', Southwest monarch warns Lagos residents, gives reason

'Stop using firewood', Southwest monarch warns Lagos residents, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

“Very serious crisis”: Primate Ayodele speaks on why Wike, Fubara's feud may not end soon

“Very serious crisis”: Primate Ayodele speaks on why Wike, Fubara's feud may not end soon

Politics

a year ago

Plane flying from Lagos to Abuja surprisingly lands in Asaba, Ganduje's ally among passengers

Plane flying from Lagos to Abuja surprisingly lands in Asaba, Ganduje's ally among passengers

Politics

a year ago

Why it was difficult for Peter Obi, Atiku to defeat Tinubu in courts, Kperogi shares

Why it was difficult for Peter Obi, Atiku to defeat Tinubu in courts, Kperogi shares

Politics

a year ago

Kano: “It’s not a clerical error”, Kperogi levels heavy allegation against Appeal Court's justices

Kano: “It’s not a clerical error”, Kperogi levels heavy allegation against Appeal Court's justices

Politics

a year ago

2027: Influential cleric shares forecast about Igbo presidency

2027: Influential cleric shares forecast about Igbo presidency

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension in Imo as unknown assailants gun down prominent monarch, details emerge

BREAKING: Tension in Imo as unknown assailants gun down prominent monarch, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Some unknown gunmen have struck in Imo state, southeast Nigeria, killing Eze Joe Ochulor. Eze Ochulor is the traditional ruler of Otulu in Ezinihitte Mbaise.

How PDP can displace APC, Primate Elijah Ayodele reveals

How PDP can displace APC, Primate Elijah Ayodele reveals

Politics

a year ago

Primate Ayodele of the INRI evangelical spiritual church has asked the PDP to resolve its internal crisis if the party genuinely hopes to rule Nigeria again.

Zamfara: Tension-stricken residents flee communities as bandits abduct 110

Zamfara: Tension-stricken residents flee communities as bandits abduct 110

Nigeria

a year ago

Not less than 110 people have been kidnapped by bandits in Zamfara state. Residents have spoken to the media outlets concerning this latest attack.

N-Power speaks on purported NEXIT package amid queries

N-Power speaks on purported NEXIT package amid queries

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian government's N-Power scheme has said it lacks information about NEXIT plan. Legit.ng reports that the NEXIT plan has been mooted for years.

N-Power mute on Batch C as it confirms batches A, B beneficiaries no longer in programme

N-Power mute on Batch C as it confirms batches A, B beneficiaries no longer in programme

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG's N-Power scheme has affirmed that batches A and B beneficiaries have been exited. The scheme, meanwhile, is silent on the fate of Batch C beneficiaries.

BREAKING: Wike opens up on possibly contesting against Tinubu in 2027

BREAKING: Wike opens up on possibly contesting against Tinubu in 2027

Politics

a year ago

FCT minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, on Friday, played down contesting against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next Nigerian general elections in 2027.

President Tinubu wades into Ondo political crisis, details emerge

President Tinubu wades into Ondo political crisis, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has waded into the political crisis in Ondo state. The crisis is involving Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Prominent pastor 'reveals' “person in charge” of Tinubu’s govt

Prominent pastor 'reveals' “person in charge” of Tinubu’s govt

Politics

a year ago

Pastor David Ayuba Azzaman has said Oluremi Tinubu “is the person in charge" of the present government. 'Remi is the current first lady of Nigeria.

Kano political crisis: ‘We won’t allow protests', police, give reason

Kano political crisis: ‘We won’t allow protests', police, give reason

Politics

a year ago

Amid the dispute between NNPP and APC over the winner of the 2023 Kano governorship election, the police in the state have banned any form of political protest.

Ridwan Adeola