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.

4835 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram commander, Malam Jidda, others, shares photos

Nigerian troops kill Boko Haram commander, Malam Jidda, others, shares photos

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: APC's Ndume expresses strong pity for Tinubu, gives reason

2027 election: APC's Ndume expresses strong pity for Tinubu, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

Wike-led FCTA to seal Russian embassy, 33 others, list, reason emerge

Wike-led FCTA to seal Russian embassy, 33 others, list, reason emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Sanwo-Olu speaks amid declaration of protest in Lagos, others

Sanwo-Olu speaks amid declaration of protest in Lagos, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu finally forgives Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor shares details of fresh meeting

Tinubu finally forgives Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor shares details of fresh meeting

Politics

2 months ago

Ojude Oba 2025: Tinubu's minister joins renowned Ogun Festival in eye-catching wear, video trends

Ojude Oba 2025: Tinubu's minister joins renowned Ogun Festival in eye-catching wear, video trends

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ojude Oba Festival 2025: Ogun governor Abiodun impresses netizens in viral video, "too much drip"

Ojude Oba Festival 2025: Ogun governor Abiodun impresses netizens in viral video, "too much drip"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ojude Oba 2025 is held in Ijebu-Ode. Governor Dapo Abiodun joined the renowned Ogun Festival in an eye-catching wear. The video is trending online.

Olayinka posts past clip of Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV, blasts Arise News' host

Olayinka posts past clip of Abati’s furious response to colleague on live TV, blasts Arise News' host

Politics

2 months ago

Lere Olayinka, an aide to FCT minister Nyesom Wike, has published a past video of Reuben Abati’s furious response to a colleague on live television.

2027 election: Top public commentator speaks on “only thing that will make coalition make sense”

2027 election: Top public commentator speaks on “only thing that will make coalition make sense”

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent public commentator has spoken on the only factor that will make the proposed coalition make sense.

2027 election: Expert shares “only option” that can sack Tinubu, APC

2027 election: Expert shares “only option” that can sack Tinubu, APC

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, an expert 'Sir Jarus' has shared the “only option” that can sack President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling APC.

"Show kindness in simple ways," Lagos Assembly leader tells Nigerians in Eid-el-Kabir 2025 message

"Show kindness in simple ways," Lagos Assembly leader tells Nigerians in Eid-el-Kabir 2025 message

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Lagos house of assembly leader has sent a beautiful Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians. The lawmaker described the Eid-el-Kabir as an event that denotes kindness.

Ex-EFCC boss Bawa shares how fugitive Ogunbambo allegedly claimed N3bn in fuel subsidy fraud

Ex-EFCC boss Bawa shares how fugitive Ogunbambo allegedly claimed N3bn in fuel subsidy fraud

Nigeria

2 months ago

Abdulrasheed Bawa, a one-time chairman of the EFCC, has shared how fugitive Oluwaseun Ogunbambo allegedly claimed N3 billion in fuel subsidy fraud.

Edgar Lungu: Tears as former Zambian president dies in South Africa

Edgar Lungu: Tears as former Zambian president dies in South Africa

Africa

2 months ago

Sadness has been noted after a former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, died in South Africa. Legit.ng reports that Lungu led Zambia for six years from 2015.

"The last of the great titans": Former Nigerian minister Jibril Aminu dies in Abuja

"The last of the great titans": Former Nigerian minister Jibril Aminu dies in Abuja

Nigeria

2 months ago

A former Nigerian education and petroleum minister Jibril Aminu has died. Senator Shehu Sani spoke on the death of the Adamawa-born public figure.

Governor Adeleke opens up on possible defection from PDP to APC after meeting Tinubu

Governor Adeleke opens up on possible defection from PDP to APC after meeting Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has opened up on a possible defection from the PDP to the APC. Adeleke spoke after meeting President Bola Tinubu.

Ridwan Adeola