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.

4324 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

“Reconcile with your baby mama”: Reactions as Sowore, Olunloyo say Shehu Sani’s adopted son looks like him

“Reconcile with your baby mama”: Reactions as Sowore, Olunloyo say Shehu Sani’s...

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Muslims, Isese adherents crisis gets messier in Ilorin as police arrest Iya Osun

Breaking: Muslims, Isese adherents crisis gets messier in Ilorin as police arres...

Nigeria

a year ago

Hoodlums, thieves storm National Assembly, Akpabio shares details

Hoodlums, thieves storm National Assembly, Akpabio shares details

Politics

a year ago

UTME: What JAMB needs to immediately do on cut-off marks, top educator reveals

UTME: What JAMB needs to immediately do on cut-off marks, top educator reveals

Education

a year ago

Dokubo replies those calling for his arrest for wielding AK-47, walking with armed entourage, threat to Fubara

Dokubo replies those calling for his arrest for wielding AK-47, walking with arm...

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: DSS releases IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination after court's order, lawyer shares details

Breaking: DSS releases IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu for medical examination after court's...

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Tragedy as federal high court judge dies suddenly in Abuja

Just In: Tragedy as federal high court judge dies suddenly in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice Peter Hoommuk Mallong of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has died. Justice Mallong died in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Strike: Court order stops NLC from staging protest? Union speaks

Strike: Court order stops NLC from staging protest? Union speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has told the federal government that there is no court order stopping it from holding a peaceful protest or strike action.

'Reason I threatened Governor Simi Fubara', Asari Dokubo opens up

'Reason I threatened Governor Simi Fubara', Asari Dokubo opens up

Politics

a year ago

Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, an Ijaw activist, has said the “language” Rivers state Governor, Siminalaye Fubara, used against him was “excessive”, thus his threat.

“Nobody can remove him”: APC group sends strong warning to those saying Tinubu is not yet Nigeria’s president

“Nobody can remove him”: APC group sends strong warning to those saying Tinubu is not yet Nigeria’s president

Politics

a year ago

The confederation of the APC support groups, on Sunday, July 30, said only God can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group stated this in Kaduna state.

Breaking: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu makes fresh appointment

Breaking: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu makes fresh appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Osayande Obazee, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, as a special investigator.

Prophet Oke delivers God’s “great warning” to President Bola Tinubu

Prophet Oke delivers God’s “great warning” to President Bola Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Prophet E. Oke, the GO of the Wonderful Apostolic Gospel Church, Lagos, has revealed that God said the cries of the Nigerian masses are yearning for retribution

Primate Ayodele reveals prophecy about form of government Nigeria will switch to after Tinubu’s term

Primate Ayodele reveals prophecy about form of government Nigeria will switch to after Tinubu’s term

Politics

a year ago

Primate Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has prophesied that Nigeria will switch to a one-party system after President Tinubu's first term.

Tension as NLC issues fresh update on strike, gives Nigerians important directive

Tension as NLC issues fresh update on strike, gives Nigerians important directive

Nigeria

a year ago

The NLC has advised Nigerians to stock their homes with food and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike, starting August 2.

‘6 factors contributing to menace out-of-school children in Nigeria’, UNICEF education specialist reveals

‘6 factors contributing to menace out-of-school children in Nigeria’, UNICEF education specialist reveals

Education

a year ago

Abdulrahman Ado, an education specialist at UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, has said Nigeria contributes about 15% to the number of out-of-school children globally.

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