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.

4831 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: Wike mentions what Tinubu did that has "killed coalition"

2027 election: Wike mentions what Tinubu did that has "killed coalition"

Politics

2 months ago

Aide reacts to viral claim Wike begged for his life after jet nearly crashed as video trends

Aide reacts to viral claim Wike begged for his life after jet nearly crashed as video trends

Politics

2 months ago

Vijay Rupani: Former Indian state minister dies in London-bound plane crash, "tragic passing"

Vijay Rupani: Former Indian state minister dies in London-bound plane crash, "tragic passing"

Asia

2 months ago

Did Tinubu confer national honour on govt critic Aisha Yesufu? Presidency speaks out on viral list

Did Tinubu confer national honour on govt critic Aisha Yesufu? Presidency speaks out on viral list

Politics

2 months ago

Tension as Iran launches major retaliatory strike on Israel, video trends

Tension as Iran launches major retaliatory strike on Israel, video trends

Europe

2 months ago

Indian Prime Minister visits plane crash site as death toll rises to over 290

Indian Prime Minister visits plane crash site as death toll rises to over 290

Asia

2 months ago

Air India plane crash: Video of moment aircraft smashed into building surfaces, clip trends

Air India plane crash: Video of moment aircraft smashed into building surfaces, clip trends

Asia

2 months ago

A CCTV footage of an ill-fated Boeing plane taking off in India has surfaced online. The aircraft crashed moments later, a tragedy that has left the world stunned.

June 12: Full text of Tinubu's Democracy Day speech at national assembly

June 12: Full text of Tinubu's Democracy Day speech at national assembly

Nigeria

2 months ago

Democracy Day was marked in Nigeria on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Legit.ng obtained the full text of President Bola Tinubu's speech at the national assembly.

Democracy Day 2025: CSO sends strong message to Tinubu, govs as Nigeria marks June 12

Democracy Day 2025: CSO sends strong message to Tinubu, govs as Nigeria marks June 12

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigeria marks June 12 Democracy Day, a prominent CSO, ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication, has sent a strong message to President Bola Tinubu.

Former Nigerian high commissioner to Zambia, Adefope dies, Makinde, Ogundoyin release statements

Former Nigerian high commissioner to Zambia, Adefope dies, Makinde, Ogundoyin release statements

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ex-Nigerian high commissioner to Zambia, Ibironke Adefope, is dead. Governor Seyi Makinde and house of representatives member, Adedeji Olajide, released statements.

Live updates: Tinubu addresses national assembly to mark June 12

Live updates: Tinubu addresses national assembly to mark June 12

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu is present at the national assembly. There, the president will address the nation as Nigeria marks the June 12 Democracy Day celebration.

Air Peace fires back as Oshiomhole accuses carrier of extortion, sends strong message to FAAN

Air Peace fires back as Oshiomhole accuses carrier of extortion, sends strong message to FAAN

Nigeria

2 months ago

Air Peace has fired back as Senator Adams Oshiomhole after the former national chairperson of the ruling APC accused the carrier of habitual extortion.

After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election

After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election

Politics

2 months ago

After 32 years, Ibrahim Babangida has finally admitted that MKO Abiola won the 1993 election. The admission came to light on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

2027 election: Cleric releases prophetic warning amid APC’s 'power grip'

2027 election: Cleric releases prophetic warning amid APC’s 'power grip'

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a cleric, Pastor Ferdinand Nwojeh, has released a prophecy. The prophecy came amid APC’s power grip.

Kano: How Sallah meat surplus left Suya sellers struggling

Kano: How Sallah meat surplus left Suya sellers struggling

Nigeria

2 months ago

In Kano in the North-West geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Sallah meat surplus has left Suya sellers in the state struggling. Legit.ng highlights how.

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