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

HIV: Nigeria, Africa bound to innovate despite US aid freeze waiver

HIV: Nigeria, Africa bound to innovate despite US aid freeze waiver

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2027: New twist as APC chieftain says Kwankwaso planning to dump NNPP for APC, gives reason

2027: New twist as APC chieftain says Kwankwaso planning to dump NNPP for APC, g...

2 months ago

Tinubu announces new key appointment amid pursuit of Renewed Hope agenda, details emerge

Tinubu announces new key appointment amid pursuit of Renewed Hope agenda, detail...

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Influential APC governor wins continental election, details surface

Influential APC governor wins continental election, details surface

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'What Tinubu told me about his health before he ran for presidency,' Bisi Akande speaks

'What Tinubu told me about his health before he ran for presidency,' Bisi Akande...

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NNPP chieftain lists 6 areas Tinubu’s govt can improve leadership

NNPP chieftain lists 6 areas Tinubu’s govt can improve leadership

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‘What would have happened if El-Rufai had been admitted into Tinubu’s govt,’ Shehu Sani speaks

‘What would have happened if El-Rufai had been admitted into Tinubu’s govt,’ Shehu Sani speaks

Senator Shehu Sani has spoken on what would have happened if former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai had been admitted into Bola Tinubu’s government.

Federal Service announces recruitment for planning officer, archivist, others, requirements surface

Federal Service announces recruitment for planning officer, archivist, others, requirements surface

The Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment is ongoing via its portal. Legit.ng has now obtained the requirements for a number of vacancies.

Expert asks education stakeholders to uphold social justice, "we need fairness"

Expert asks education stakeholders to uphold social justice, "we need fairness"

A top education expert, Adesegun Ogungbayi, has asked education stakeholders to uphold social justice. Ogungbayi spoke in an interview with Legit.ng.

Breaking: ‘I was never interested in being Tinubu’s minister,' El-Rufai breaks silence

Breaking: ‘I was never interested in being Tinubu’s minister,' El-Rufai breaks silence

Former Kaduna governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has finally broken his silence on occupying a ministerial role under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government.

APC's Bisi Akande unveils Tinubu's path to presidency, "he does not have money"

APC's Bisi Akande unveils Tinubu's path to presidency, "he does not have money"

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC's) Bisi Akande has unveiled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's path to the Nigerian presidency. Akande spoke in a viral video.

US: Actual number of Nigerians Donald Trump's administration would deport surfaces

US: Actual number of Nigerians Donald Trump's administration would deport surfaces

The actual number of Nigerians the Donald Trump administration would deport from the US has surfaced. Trump is keen on sending some American residents away.

Panic as heavy gunshots erupt on Nigerian highway, suspects gunned down, details emerge

Panic as heavy gunshots erupt on Nigerian highway, suspects gunned down, details emerge

Widespread panic was recorded as heavy gunshots erupted on a well-known Nigerian highway. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) released a statement on the incident.

Federal Service recruitment: Population programme officer, other vacancies and their requirements

Federal Service recruitment: Population programme officer, other vacancies and their requirements

The Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment is ongoing via its portal. Legit.ng has now obtained the key requirements for several vacancies.

El Rufai, other former governors who may contest against Tinubu in 2027, list emerges

El Rufai, other former governors who may contest against Tinubu in 2027, list emerges

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Legit.ng has compiled the names of politicians who may slug it out with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.

Ridwan Adeola