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.

4322 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Breaking: Tension rises in Niger Republic as Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself new leader

Breaking: Tension rises in Niger Republic as Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himse...

Africa

a year ago

Wike, Atiku met face-to-face for the first time after elections? Fact surfaces

Wike, Atiku met face-to-face for the first time after elections? Fact surfaces

Politics

a year ago

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe shot dead by gunmen in Abia state? Fact emerges

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe shot dead by gunmen in Abia state? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Video of PDP's Nyesom Wike boasting trends: "I will not be a minister"

Video of PDP's Nyesom Wike boasting trends: "I will not be a minister"

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi took picture with controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa? Official reacts

Peter Obi took picture with controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa? Official...

Politics

a year ago

What to do if exposed to Diphtheria? Public health care worker shares

What to do if exposed to Diphtheria? Public health care worker shares

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Senate finally receives list of Tinubu’s incoming ministers, number of nominees unveiled

Breaking: Senate finally receives list of Tinubu’s incoming ministers, number of nominees unveiled

Politics

a year ago

The Senate on Thursday, July 26, confirmed the receipt of the ministerial nominees' list of President Bola Tinubu. It was presented by CoS Femi Gbajabiamila.

Just In: Nigerian aircraft with Hajj pilgrims stuck in coup-hit Niger Republic

Just In: Nigerian aircraft with Hajj pilgrims stuck in coup-hit Niger Republic

Nigeria

a year ago

Max Air aircraft 5N-ADM on an Hajj flight to Niger is currently stranded in Niamey airport. A coup has been reported in Niger, with anxiety in the country.

Breaking: Tension, anger as NDLEA officers shoot 2 dead in Lagos

Breaking: Tension, anger as NDLEA officers shoot 2 dead in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Operatives of the NDLEA have allegedly shot dead two persons in Idioro area of Lagos. The officers' stray bullets reportedly killed the two men on Wednesday.

President Tinubu’s key ally sends message to Wike, El Rufai, others, over alleged ministerial nomination

President Tinubu’s key ally sends message to Wike, El Rufai, others, over alleged ministerial nomination

Politics

a year ago

Bayo Onanuga has sent a congratulatory message to all the ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu. The nominees are expected to be unveiled anytime soon.

Breaking: Tension rises as Niger soldiers confirm coup, declare removal of President Bazoum on national TV

Breaking: Tension rises as Niger soldiers confirm coup, declare removal of President Bazoum on national TV

Africa

a year ago

Niger soldiers, in a televised address, announced on Wednesday that they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from office and closed all the border points.

“Osun state governor needs prayer to succeed in his administration”, Primate Ayodele reveals divine message

“Osun state governor needs prayer to succeed in his administration”, Primate Ayodele reveals divine message

Politics

a year ago

Popular Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele has told the governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke that he urgently needs prayers to succeed in his position.

Tragedy, tears as prominent Ogun monarch crushed to death by truck

Tragedy, tears as prominent Ogun monarch crushed to death by truck

Nigeria

a year ago

Oba Olusegun Bankole, the Olu of Onibuku in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun state, southwest Nigeria, was on Tuesday crushed to death by a truck.

Just In: President Bola Tinubu releases strong statement on Niger Republic coup

Just In: President Bola Tinubu releases strong statement on Niger Republic coup

Africa

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has described the alleged coup attempt in Niger Republic as very “unpleasant”. The Nigerian leader fumed at the development.

Breaking: Nationwide strike looms as Nigeria Labour Congress announces date

Breaking: Nationwide strike looms as Nigeria Labour Congress announces date

Nigeria

a year ago

The NLC has given the FG a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-people policies or face an indefinite nationwide strike from Wednesday, August 2.

Ridwan Adeola