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

Author's articles

Niger Republic coup: Pastor releases fresh prophecy, sends strong warning message to President Tinubu

Niger Republic coup: Pastor releases fresh prophecy, sends strong warning messag...

a year ago

Alleged writing of tribunal judgement: DSS arrested blogger over Fashola's petition? Spokesman speaks

Alleged writing of tribunal judgement: DSS arrested blogger over Fashola's petit...

a year ago

HND BSc Conversion: Easy way to convert your poly certificate to degree through NBTE’s one-year programme

HND BSc Conversion: Easy way to convert your poly certificate to degree through...

a year ago

"Be careful of intense, raging fire in Aso Villa”: Influential pastor makes revelation

"Be careful of intense, raging fire in Aso Villa”: Influential pastor makes reve...

a year ago

Junta to arraign Niger president overthrown by military for extreme treason

Junta to arraign Niger president overthrown by military for extreme treason

a year ago

Ministerial list: Dele Momodu attacks Bola Tinubu, levels accusation against President

Ministerial list: Dele Momodu attacks Bola Tinubu, levels accusation against Pre...

a year ago

Prominent prophet shares prophecy on court case between Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu

Prominent prophet shares prophecy on court case between Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu

Prophet Abel Boma has said he sees a “coup plot” in the Nigerian judicial system. According to the cleric, things will be turned upside in the struggling nation

Primate Ayodele prophesies about phenomenal step all Nigerian students, ASUU will take

Primate Ayodele prophesies about phenomenal step all Nigerian students, ASUU will take

Lagos-based cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that there will be protests by students across the nation due to the high increase in school fees.

Horror as prominent pastor butchered to death in Ondo state, wife injured

Horror as prominent pastor butchered to death in Ondo state, wife injured

A labourer, Muhammed Musa, has confessed that he macheted a Pastor, Dada Itopa, on his farm in Owo area of Ondo, because an herbalist demanded a fresh head.

Niger: Omokri sends message to President Tinubu over coup mongers in Nigeria, tells him what to do

Niger: Omokri sends message to President Tinubu over coup mongers in Nigeria, tells him what to do

Reno Omokri, a prominent supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, August 13, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is showing too much weakness.

Breaking: Nigerian military received coup request to overthrow President Bola Tinubu? Defence HQ opens up

Breaking: Nigerian military received coup request to overthrow President Bola Tinubu? Defence HQ opens up

The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said it is concerned about disturbing reports that the Armed Forces received a request to effect a change of leadership.

War: Nigerian military high command gives fresh directive to service chiefs over Niger junta

War: Nigerian military high command gives fresh directive to service chiefs over Niger junta

The Nigerian military high command has directed the service chiefs to compile and submit war requirements to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gwabin Musa.

Prominent prophet releases fresh prophecy on Niger crisis, sends stern warning to France, US, others

Prominent prophet releases fresh prophecy on Niger crisis, sends stern warning to France, US, others

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has urged the western world to avoid creating problems in the coup-hit Niger.

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prominent prophet reveals who will win in court

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prominent prophet reveals who will win in court

Prophet Abel Tamunominabo Boma has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will emerge victorious in court. Tinubu will defeat Atiku and Peter Obi, Prophet Boma said.

"This is downright shameful": Reactions as pics show Navy SBS providing security for Seyi Tinubu at Jabi Park

"This is downright shameful": Reactions as pics show Navy SBS providing security for Seyi Tinubu at Jabi Park

Pictures have surfaced online showing the security details of Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, guarded by Navy SBS. This has caused reactions on the internet

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