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.

4908 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

BREAKING: Tribunal gives judgement on opposition parties' petitions against Gombe gov, Inuwa Yahaya

BREAKING: Tribunal gives judgement on opposition parties' petitions against Gombe gov, Inuwa Yahaya

Politics

a year ago

Revealed: Why Ogun state cancelled Independence Day celebration

Revealed: Why Ogun state cancelled Independence Day celebration

Nigeria

a year ago

UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses Jandor, PDP's petition against Sanwo-Olu's

UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses Jandor, PDP's petition against Sanwo-Olu's

Politics

a year ago

Lagos Governorship Election: Reno Omokri predicts winner as tribunal delivers judgement

Lagos Governorship Election: Reno Omokri predicts winner as tribunal delivers judgement

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tribunal dismisses APC’s objection against Jandor, PDP, details emerge

BREAKING: Tribunal dismisses APC’s objection against Jandor, PDP, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

"Fire outbreak at Supreme Court sinister": APC chieftain Fani-Kayode speaks

"Fire outbreak at Supreme Court sinister": APC chieftain Fani-Kayode speaks

Politics

a year ago

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

Nigeria

a year ago

The Army along with other security agencies have rescued 13 female students of the Federal University Gusau, and three others thus far, Legit.ng can report.

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

Politics

a year ago

A section of the Supreme Court was on fire on Monday morning, though no casualty was recorded. The incident has elicited reactions on social media.

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

Education

a year ago

A group, the Joint Action Front (JAF) on Sunday, September 24, condemned the recent hike in fees across federal universities and unity schools in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

Nigeria

a year ago

There is tension in Benue state, northcentral Nigeria, following the reported abduction of Matthew Abo, the state's Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism.

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

Nigeria

a year ago

There are significant animal welfare problems associated with breeding dogs. Legit.ng spoke to the president of the Siberian Husky Breeders of Nigeria.

Tinubu's Special Adviser, Fasua counsels President on how to shatter Obi's challenge

Tinubu's Special Adviser, Fasua counsels President on how to shatter Obi's challenge

Politics

a year ago

Tope Fasua, the special adviser to President Tinubu on economic affairs has explained to Legit.ng how his principal can shatter a future challenge from Peter Obi.

DSS arrested Kano tribunal judge? Secret police's spokesman speaks

DSS arrested Kano tribunal judge? Secret police's spokesman speaks

Politics

a year ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied claims that its operatives arrested one of the Kano governorship election petition tribunal judges.

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “I saw the judgement”, cleric shares prophecy ahead of supreme court hearing

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “I saw the judgement”, cleric shares prophecy ahead of supreme court hearing

Politics

a year ago

Prophet Iginla has said as long as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the LP are divided, they will be defeated again in the 2027 general elections.

What Tinubu needs to focus on apart from economy, Tope Fasua speaks

What Tinubu needs to focus on apart from economy, Tope Fasua speaks

Politics

a year ago

Tope Fasua, special adviser to President Tinubu on economic affairs, has told Legit.ng that one of Nigeria's current problems is a lack of discipline.

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