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.

4904 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Independence day message: “We must pull Nigeria back from point of uncertainty”, Atiku says

Independence day message: “We must pull Nigeria back from point of uncertainty”, Atiku says

Nigeria

a year ago

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Report shows when Supreme Court may inaugurate panel that’ll hear appeal

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Report shows when Supreme Court may inaugurate panel that’ll hear appeal

Politics

a year ago

Analysis: What next for Atiku if he loses at Supreme Court?

Analysis: What next for Atiku if he loses at Supreme Court?

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Coroner's inquest into Mohbad's death begins in Lagos

BREAKING: Coroner's inquest into Mohbad's death begins in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Mohbad: Reno Omokri responds to allegation of collecting money from Naira Marley

Mohbad: Reno Omokri responds to allegation of collecting money from Naira Marley

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Cleric shares 'prophecy' on when "a new Nigeria" will come

Peter Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: Cleric shares 'prophecy' on when "a new Nigeria" will come

Politics

a year ago

FG reacts as Italian who beat physically challenged Nigerian to death gets 24 years in prison

FG reacts as Italian who beat physically challenged Nigerian to death gets 24 years in prison

Nigeria

a year ago

Dabiri-Erewa, the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has hailed the decision of an Italian court to sentence Filippo Ferlazzo to prison.

“We can bet it”: NNPP predicts loss for Tinubu in 2027, gives reason

“We can bet it”: NNPP predicts loss for Tinubu in 2027, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

NNPP says Abdullahi Umaru Ganduje, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), cannot deliver President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Analysis: 3 steps Peter Obi can take if he loses at Supreme Court

Analysis: 3 steps Peter Obi can take if he loses at Supreme Court

Politics

a year ago

The tribunal upheld President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February election. What next for Peter Obi if he loses at the apex court? Legit.ng analyses.

BREAKING: Tension as Abuja protesters lock minister Umahi in his office

BREAKING: Tension as Abuja protesters lock minister Umahi in his office

Nigeria

a year ago

The minister of works, Dave Umahi, was on Thursday, September 28, confined to his office in Abuja. The protesters accused the minister of tyranny.

"PDP won Kaduna election, not Uba Sani", opposition party chieftain alleges

"PDP won Kaduna election, not Uba Sani", opposition party chieftain alleges

Politics

a year ago

Shina Balogun, a member of the main opposition party, PDP, on Thursday, September 28, claimed that his party won the 2023 governorship election in Kaduna state.

Tinubu will announce new wage for workers on October 1st? Labour ministry speaks

Tinubu will announce new wage for workers on October 1st? Labour ministry speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG through the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has refuted media reports that it plans to unveil wage awards for workers on Independence Day, October 1st.

"Don't ignore theory & practical": Education expert reacts to WAEC's planned use of CBT for WASSCE

"Don't ignore theory & practical": Education expert reacts to WAEC's planned use of CBT for WASSCE

Education

a year ago

Education expert, Segun Ogungbayi, has welcomed WAEC's plan to introduce CBT mode in the administration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations.

“Expect it”: NiMet releases list of 24 states expected to witness 48-hour downpour

“Expect it”: NiMet releases list of 24 states expected to witness 48-hour downpour

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released the list of states that may witness heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 28. Niger and Benue are included.

FG reacts as Biden appoints 2 Nigerians as advisers

FG reacts as Biden appoints 2 Nigerians as advisers

Nigeria

a year ago

NIDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Chinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie on their nomination to the Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement by Biden.

Ridwan Adeola