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.

4285 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prophet Samuel King reveals who ongoing court case will favour

Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prophet Samuel King reveals who ongoing court case wil...

a year ago

Breaking: Senate approves appointment of President Bola Tinubu's service chiefs

Breaking: Senate approves appointment of President Bola Tinubu's service chiefs

a year ago

Again, high court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against DSS

Again, high court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against DSS

a year ago

Enugu govt official speaks on state obeying Simon Ekpa’s sit-at-home

Enugu govt official speaks on state obeying Simon Ekpa’s sit-at-home

a year ago

Sit-at-home: Nigeria's chief of Army staff takes key action against Simon Ekpa’s controversial directive

Sit-at-home: Nigeria's chief of Army staff takes key action against Simon Ekpa’s...

a year ago

Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prominent prophet issues major prophecy on opposition winning in court

Obi/Atiku vs Bola Tinubu: Prominent prophet issues major prophecy on opposition...

a year ago

“The palliative is coming": President Tinubu meets with Class of ‘99 Governors, makes fresh promise

“The palliative is coming": President Tinubu meets with Class of ‘99 Governors, makes fresh promise

The class of 1999 governors on Wednesday paid a solidarity visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. During the meeting, Tinubu urged Nigerians to be patient.

Lagos govt demolished entire Alaba international market? Fact emerges

Lagos govt demolished entire Alaba international market? Fact emerges

Contrary to social media posts, the Lagos state government has no plans to demolish the popular Alaba international market. Many Igbo do business in Alaba.

ECOWAS: Top security expert advises President Bola Tinubu, others on what to do to stem insecurity

ECOWAS: Top security expert advises President Bola Tinubu, others on what to do to stem insecurity

Mr. Timothy Avele, a security expert, has explained that West African nations must strengthen their institutions if they hope to effectively tackle terrorism.

Bill Gates responsible for Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria? Fact surfaces

Bill Gates responsible for Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria? Fact surfaces

One of the richest persons globally, Bill Gates, has been linked to the outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria. But the claim is incorrect, a fact check has found.

APC speaks on Wike, Kwankwaso making President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list

APC speaks on Wike, Kwankwaso making President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list

Nigerians are anxious about the ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu. Now, the ruling APC has said members of the opposition parties may be on the list.

Prominent Prophet issues prophecy on President Bola Tinubu not completing 8 years in office

Prominent Prophet issues prophecy on President Bola Tinubu not completing 8 years in office

Prophet Elijah Bamidele of the Christ House of Prayer and Deliverance Ministry, Lagos, has said President Bola Tinubu will complete his two terms in office.

“I saw handcuffs in Obi's hands”: Cleric makes new 'revelations', reveals what LP candidate should do

“I saw handcuffs in Obi's hands”: Cleric makes new 'revelations', reveals what LP candidate should do

Prophet Elijah Bamidele of the Christ House of Prayer and Deliverance Ministry, Lagos, has said Obi might be arrested by the DSS and his case might be serious.

APC gives important update on President Bola Tinubu's ministerial list

APC gives important update on President Bola Tinubu's ministerial list

Amid the circulation of names speculated to have made Tinubu's cabinet, the secretary of the APC, Iyiola Omisore, has said the list has not been finalised.

“They’ve conferred on me the duties of Nigeria’s president”: Oby Ezekwesili fires APC supporters

“They’ve conferred on me the duties of Nigeria’s president”: Oby Ezekwesili fires APC supporters

Ex-minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has launched an attack on supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ezekwesili said the government has failed abysmally.

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