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.

4303 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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“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 L...

a year ago

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

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

a year ago

“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 fire...

a year ago

Just In: Ondo acting governor provides fresh update on Akeredolu’s health amid growing tension

Just In: Ondo acting governor provides fresh update on Akeredolu’s health amid g...

a year ago

List of Nigerian presidents, Heads of State who served as ECOWAS chairperson

List of Nigerian presidents, Heads of State who served as ECOWAS chairperson

a year ago

Just in: Jubilation as President Bola Tinubu’s strong loyalist lands juicy role in senate

Just in: Jubilation as President Bola Tinubu’s strong loyalist lands juicy role...

a year ago

APC chairman reveals ailing Governor Akeredolu is in a state of “extreme incapacity”

APC chairman reveals ailing Governor Akeredolu is in a state of “extreme incapacity”

Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, has announced that Governor Akeredolu of Ondo state has been hospitalised oversea.

FG finally arraigns powerful PDP governorship candidate, details emerge of what happened in court on Monday

FG finally arraigns powerful PDP governorship candidate, details emerge of what happened in court on Monday

The federal government has arraigned a PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Ogun, Ladi Adebutu, before an Ogun State High court for vote buying.

4 things Anambra govt's panel found out after investigating Mmesoma Ejikeme Joy's UTME result

4 things Anambra govt's panel found out after investigating Mmesoma Ejikeme Joy's UTME result

The Anambra government's panel has released its findings on the alleged forging of the UTME result by Mmesona Ejikeme. Their findings have been made public.

42 days after assumption of office, Bola Tinubu administration fails on one major promise

42 days after assumption of office, Bola Tinubu administration fails on one major promise

President Bola Tinubu had promised to name his ministers within his first 30 days in office. But 42 days after, no name has been sent to the Nigerian senate.

“ECOWAS making me chairman a surprise package”: Tinubu, speaks on coups

“ECOWAS making me chairman a surprise package”: Tinubu, speaks on coups

President Tinubu has said he is surprised to be named the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu also denounced coups.

Fayose speaks after being asked to publish details of how he administered state funds as Ekiti governor

Fayose speaks after being asked to publish details of how he administered state funds as Ekiti governor

A former governor of Ekiti, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said any Nigerian who has issues with how he spent the state money when he led, should approach the court.

Court ordered arrest of INEC chairman Prof Yakubu over deleted election results? Fact emerges

Court ordered arrest of INEC chairman Prof Yakubu over deleted election results? Fact emerges

A claim by some social media users have been discovered to be untrue. The posters claimed that an Abuja court ordered the arrest of the INEC boss, Prof. Yakubu.

“EU spoke mind of Nigerians with recommendation on parties' nomination fees”, Top APC chieftain speaks

“EU spoke mind of Nigerians with recommendation on parties' nomination fees”, Top APC chieftain speaks

An APC chieftain in Oyo state, Yaqub Olaaje has expressed his support for the EU over the body's recommendation on “excessive fees” for political party forms.

Opposition party, PDP to suspend Senator Bukola Saraki? Fact surfaces

Opposition party, PDP to suspend Senator Bukola Saraki? Fact surfaces

The Kwara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has quashed a rumoured plan to suspend the former president of the Nigerian senate, Bukola Saraki.

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