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.

4930 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

"80 billion dollars was stolen under Buhari": Asari Dokubo makes fresh allegations

"80 billion dollars was stolen under Buhari": Asari Dokubo makes fresh allegations

Nigeria

2 years ago

Just In: Tears, lamentation as prominent Nigerian professor dies in Bauchi

Just In: Tears, lamentation as prominent Nigerian professor dies in Bauchi

Nigeria

2 years ago

Just In: Jubilation as govt declares extension of Eid-el-Kabir holiday

Just In: Jubilation as govt declares extension of Eid-el-Kabir holiday

Nigeria

2 years ago

Full list of APC senators vying for majority leader as lawmakers wait to get nod from President Bola Tinubu

Full list of APC senators vying for majority leader as lawmakers wait to get nod from President Bola Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi reacts to viral video of President Bola Tinubu’s long convoy in Lagos

Peter Obi reacts to viral video of President Bola Tinubu’s long convoy in Lagos

Politics

2 years ago

Controversy as Wike renews plot to displace Amaechi from APC, Rivers

Controversy as Wike renews plot to displace Amaechi from APC, Rivers

Politics

2 years ago

“That would be suicidal”: Public Affairs analyst speaks on Tinubu’s alleged agreement with Buhari

“That would be suicidal”: Public Affairs analyst speaks on Tinubu’s alleged agreement with Buhari

Politics

2 years ago

Segun Akinleye, a public affairs analyst, on Thursday, June 29, said President Bola Tinubu wouldn't openly go against Muhammadu Buhari as that would be suicidal

Eid-el-Kabir: Applause as Peter Obi donates money to renovate mosques

Eid-el-Kabir: Applause as Peter Obi donates money to renovate mosques

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi has presented cheques to Muslim leaders in Anambra to commence the renovation of some mosques. The LP candidate announced this on Eid-el-Kabir day.

President Bola Tinubu finally reveals where he got spirit of 'Emi Lokan', other popular statements

President Bola Tinubu finally reveals where he got spirit of 'Emi Lokan', other popular statements

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that he invoked the spirit of deliverance from Ogun state during the electioneering for the 2023 general election.

“You lacked the gut to do what Tinubu did within 3 weeks”: Presidency blasts PDP

“You lacked the gut to do what Tinubu did within 3 weeks”: Presidency blasts PDP

Politics

2 years ago

The presidency, through Dele Alake, on Wednesday, said it is not one bit surprised by the antagonism directed at the ruling APC by the main opposition, the PDP.

UTME 2023: Education expert speaks on implications of JAMB’s new cut-off marks on students

UTME 2023: Education expert speaks on implications of JAMB’s new cut-off marks on students

Education

2 years ago

An educator, Adesegun Ogungbayi, has advised Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and universities to always be considerate when offering admission.

Umeh Nkechinyere: JAMB officially announces best student in 2023 UTME, she scored 360

Umeh Nkechinyere: JAMB officially announces best student in 2023 UTME, she scored 360

Education

2 years ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday, June 24, announced that Umeh Nkechinyere scored the highest mark in the 2023 UTME exercise.

Religious teacher speaks on significance of Eid-el-Kabir in Islam

Religious teacher speaks on significance of Eid-el-Kabir in Islam

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ustadh AbdulGaniy Alim has said the essence of celebrating Eid-el-Kabir is for believers to consolidate their obedience to Allah. Eid-el-Kabir is on June 28.

Breaking: Mystery fire burns down NLC president's house in Lagos

Breaking: Mystery fire burns down NLC president's house in Lagos

Nigeria

2 years ago

The house of the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been consumed by fire. The sad incident happened in Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Freedom Park, 10 other best places you can visit in Nigeria to celebrate Eid al-Adha

Freedom Park, 10 other best places you can visit in Nigeria to celebrate Eid al-Adha

Nigeria

2 years ago

There are several places across Nigeria that Muslim faithful can visit to enjoy themselves with their families during the Eid al-Adha (also called Eid-el-Kabir)

Ridwan Adeola