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.

4250 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

President Bola Tinubu appointed Abacha's CSO as DSS DG? Fact emerges

President Bola Tinubu appointed Abacha's CSO as DSS DG? Fact emerges

a year ago

Top political economist predicts what’ll happen when Tinubu’s ministers start to work

Top political economist predicts what’ll happen when Tinubu’s ministers start to...

a year ago

Nigerian army invading Niger Republic after coup? Fact emerges as viral video circulates

Nigerian army invading Niger Republic after coup? Fact emerges as viral video ci...

a year ago

10 things to know about Mmesoma Okonkwo who emerged world’s best in Cambridge certificate exam

10 things to know about Mmesoma Okonkwo who emerged world’s best in Cambridge ce...

a year ago

DSS discovered stockpile of cash in Emefiele's home? Fact emerges

DSS discovered stockpile of cash in Emefiele's home? Fact emerges

a year ago

Niger junta's prime minister speaks on transition, makes desire known

Niger junta's prime minister speaks on transition, makes desire known

a year ago

Prominent prophet gives fresh prophecy on Peter Obi becoming Nigeria’s president

Prominent prophet gives fresh prophecy on Peter Obi becoming Nigeria’s president

Prophet Abel Boma has said it would be difficult for Peter Obi to — one day — become the president of Nigeria. The cleric asked Obi to contest on another party.

Photos emerge as former VP Atiku visits Rabiu Kwankwaso

Photos emerge as former VP Atiku visits Rabiu Kwankwaso

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential flagbearer of the PDP has paid a visit to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).

Tribunal has finally declared Peter Obi winner of 2023 election? Fact emerges

Tribunal has finally declared Peter Obi winner of 2023 election? Fact emerges

A post on Facebook that the court had declared Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the LP, the winner of the 2023 election is false and should be ignored.

President Tinubu reportedly considering reintroducing petrol subsidy, sources give details

President Tinubu reportedly considering reintroducing petrol subsidy, sources give details

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu is reportedly contemplating a “temporary subsidy” on petrol as foreign exchange rates and crude oil prices continue to surge.

Just In: Tears, sadness as Atiku Abubakar's campaign DG dies

Just In: Tears, sadness as Atiku Abubakar's campaign DG dies

Muhammad Dakat, the director general (DG) of the National Solidarity Movement for Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa (NSM), is dead. The ex-VP shared the sad news.

Top political economist reveals earliest period to start reaping benefits of Tinubu's policies

Top political economist reveals earliest period to start reaping benefits of Tinubu's policies

Dr. Adigun Muse, ex-HOD of political science at LASUED, on Tuesday, August 15, asked Nigerians to exercise further patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Yahaya Bello lambasted President Bola Tinubu over godfatherism? Fact emerges

Governor Yahaya Bello lambasted President Bola Tinubu over godfatherism? Fact emerges

A verified Twitter handle bearing the name of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, the current governor of Kogi state, seems to be critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

FG unveils simple steps for HND holders to convert certificate to BSc in 1 year

FG unveils simple steps for HND holders to convert certificate to BSc in 1 year

The NBTE on Monday, August 14, 2023, formally unveiled an online top-up programme for HND holders to convert their certification to Bachelor’s Degree (BSc).

Updated: Tinubu govt seeks to withdraw major suit against Emefiele, files fresh 20 charges

Updated: Tinubu govt seeks to withdraw major suit against Emefiele, files fresh 20 charges

The federal government is seeking to withdraw the charge of illegal possession of firearms filed against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the CBN.

Ridwan Adeola