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.

4250 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Prominent governorship candidate joins APC 2 months after dumping Peter Obi’s Labour Party

Prominent governorship candidate joins APC 2 months after dumping Peter Obi’s La...

2 months ago

Kogi govt takes key action as court sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, details emerge

Kogi govt takes key action as court sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, details emerge

2 months ago

After flood ‘worse than Boko Haram’, Tinubu approves N80b for reconstruction of Alau dam

After flood ‘worse than Boko Haram’, Tinubu approves N80b for reconstruction of...

2 months ago

Atiku meets top APC governor, video, photos, details surface

Atiku meets top APC governor, video, photos, details surface

2 months ago

Atiku, other top Nigerian politicians and the EPL club they support

Atiku, other top Nigerian politicians and the EPL club they support

2 months ago

Concerns as Elon Musk takes control of US' treasury payments systems, details surface

Concerns as Elon Musk takes control of US' treasury payments systems, details su...

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Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, 4 other top Nigerian monarchs sacked by courts, full list emerges

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, 4 other top Nigerian monarchs sacked by courts, full list emerges

A Kogi high court sitting in Lokoja removed Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Legit.ng highlights six top monarchs who suffered the same fate.

Ali Ndume, other senators who have criticised Tinubu’s govt’s policies, decisions, list emerges

Ali Ndume, other senators who have criticised Tinubu’s govt’s policies, decisions, list emerges

Despite that some people deem the senate as rubber-stamp, certain lawmakers have openly objected to some decisions of the Bola Tinubu government.

Breaking: Ladoja speaks out as Akande alleges Otun Olubadan has info on Bola Ige’s assassination

Breaking: Ladoja speaks out as Akande alleges Otun Olubadan has info on Bola Ige’s assassination

Rasheed Ladoja has spoken after Bisi Akande alleged that the Otun Olubadan has information on the assassination of Bola Ige, Nigeria's ex-minister of justice.

2027: Tinubu sends notable message to 'political gladiators' ahead of election, “the combat begins“

2027: Tinubu sends notable message to 'political gladiators' ahead of election, “the combat begins“

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a conspicuous message to all “political gladiators” in the country ahead of the next general elections in 2027.

Fire kill 3,445 people in Niger state, others, details emerge

Fire kill 3,445 people in Niger state, others, details emerge

Fire accidents have killed 3,445 people in Niger and other Nigerian states. Legit.ng has the details as families are thrown into eternal sadness.

Kano police foil terrorists' plot, make multiple arrests, details surface

Kano police foil terrorists' plot, make multiple arrests, details surface

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Kano have busted an alleged gang of terrorists believed to be responsible for a deadly attack in Chad.

“Huge success,” Peter Obi reacts as Tems wins Grammy Award 2025

“Huge success,” Peter Obi reacts as Tems wins Grammy Award 2025

Peter Obi has sent a message to singer Tems following her notable win at the 2025 edition of the prestigious Grammy Awards in the United States (US).

Grammy winner 2025: “Rare honour," Omokri reacts as Tems wins Best African Music Performance award

Grammy winner 2025: “Rare honour," Omokri reacts as Tems wins Best African Music Performance award

Reno Omokri has sent a message to singer Tems following her notable win at the 2025 edition of the prestigious Grammy Awards in the United States (US).

“Brazil is Yorubaland”, Prof Abimbola speaks on elevation of traditional religion

“Brazil is Yorubaland”, Prof Abimbola speaks on elevation of traditional religion

Professor Wande Abimbola has spoken on the elevation of traditional religion. Professor Abimbola claimed that Brazil in South America is a Yorubaland.

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