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

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not even consider 2baba

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not...

2 months ago

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

2 months ago

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 2023 election dies

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 202...

2 months ago

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

2 months ago

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

2 months ago

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

2 months ago

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker, cautions Nigerians

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker, cautions Nigerians

A Nigerian lawyer and social media personality has reacted to 2baba and Natasha Osawaru's saga. He warned people not to comment on the issue further.

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with Natasha Osawaru

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with Natasha Osawaru

A presidential aide on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, spoke on the implication of 2baba 'advertising' his relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

The house of representatives on Wednesday passed for a second reading the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the national assembly.

Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

Security agents dismantled a human trafficking ring in a prominent southwest state of Nigeria. Details on the number of rescued victims have been confirmed.

2027 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source, provides details

2027 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source, provides details

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, a source has explained that two notable northern zones are sharply divided over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

Nigerian security forces have killed 8,000 terrorists. Mohammed Idris, the country's minister of information, provided details on Tuesday, February 11.

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

A first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, broke his silence amid strong death rumours.

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

Some reports said US authorities, under new president, Donald Trump, have stopped issuing visas to Nigerians. A fact-checking platform has analysed this claim.

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

The Nigerian Customs Service has decided to suspend the enforcement of the 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods in the West African country.

Ridwan Adeola