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.

4251 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Coup: El-Rufai speaks on ECOWAS' plan of going to war with Niger Republic

Coup: El-Rufai speaks on ECOWAS' plan of going to war with Niger Republic

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu in meeting with key ECOWAS stakeholders, Ribadu, over Niger coup

Breaking: Tinubu in meeting with key ECOWAS stakeholders, Ribadu, over Niger cou...

a year ago

“Nigerians tired of presumed leaders with non-existing credentials”: Peter Obi laments

“Nigerians tired of presumed leaders with non-existing credentials”: Peter Obi l...

a year ago

“Possibility of Wike getting himself and Tinubu into serious trouble without doubt”, Shehu Sani

“Possibility of Wike getting himself and Tinubu into serious trouble without dou...

a year ago

Did Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani call Tinubu’s govt “illegitimate”? Fact emerges

Did Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani call Tinubu’s govt “illegitimate”? Fact emerge...

a year ago

"Peter Obi will win in court", prominent prophet shares prophecy details

"Peter Obi will win in court", prominent prophet shares prophecy details

a year ago

WAEC: “Govt, private school owners derailing Nigeria’s future leaders”, top education expert reveals

WAEC: “Govt, private school owners derailing Nigeria’s future leaders”, top education expert reveals

Amid WAEC's release of its WASSCE results, government and school owners have been told they are derailing Nigeria's future leaders for the challenges ahead.

Lagos: Former governorship candidate reacts to alleged lopsidedness in Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees

Lagos: Former governorship candidate reacts to alleged lopsidedness in Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees

Tope Balogun, the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Lagos state during the 2023 election, has chosen not to castigate Governor Sanwo-Olu.

Just In: "Your houses will go down", Wike speaks on illegal buildings as he assumes office as FCT minister

Just In: "Your houses will go down", Wike speaks on illegal buildings as he assumes office as FCT minister

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assumed official duties as the Minister of FCT with the minister of state, Mariya Mahmud.

Know your ministers: Presidency releases profiles of Tinubu's cabinet members

Know your ministers: Presidency releases profiles of Tinubu's cabinet members

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 21, swore in the 45 ministers confirmed by the Senate out of the 48 he had sent to the lawmakers for screening.

Breaking: Tinubu finally forms cabinet, swears in 45 ministers

Breaking: Tinubu finally forms cabinet, swears in 45 ministers

President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, August 21, formally inaugurated his new cabinet, comprising 45 ministers. The inauguration happened in Abuja.

Isese Saga: Tani Olohun's Case is "a Serious One”, Prominent Muslim Scholar Shares Details

Isese Saga: Tani Olohun's Case is "a Serious One”, Prominent Muslim Scholar Shares Details

Azeez Adegbola popularly known as Tani Olohun, has pressing legal cases to answer, according to Yusuf Adepoju, the leader of the Academy of Islamic Propagation.

PDP, Labour Party, others planning to unite? Shehu Sani makes comment

PDP, Labour Party, others planning to unite? Shehu Sani makes comment

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the speculation that the opposition are planning to united ahead of the next general elections in Nigeria.

Niger bandit attack: “An immeasurable loss”, Nigerians pay touching tributes to slain Major

Niger bandit attack: “An immeasurable loss”, Nigerians pay touching tributes to slain Major

Segun Oni was among the 36 security agents killed in Niger state by terrorists. Many Twitter users have taken to social media to mourn the outstanding Major.

Muhammed Idris: Media owner, ex-gov'ship aspirant, 3 other things to know about new information minister

Muhammed Idris: Media owner, ex-gov'ship aspirant, 3 other things to know about new information minister

Alhaji Muhammed Idris is Nigeria's new Minister of Information. Legit.ng highlights some interesting facts about Idris as Idris prepares to start his reign.

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