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.

4931 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

President Bola Tinubu receives fresh message concerning cabals

President Bola Tinubu receives fresh message concerning cabals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Bola Tinubu Presidency: PDP chieftain Ben Murray-Bruce tells 419 businessmen hard truths, Nigerians react

Bola Tinubu Presidency: PDP chieftain Ben Murray-Bruce tells 419 businessmen hard truths, Nigerians react

Politics

2 years ago

“Open corruption”: SAN attacks ex-senator over controversial confession on Senate floor

“Open corruption”: SAN attacks ex-senator over controversial confession on Senate floor

Nigeria

2 years ago

New House of Reps speaker’s wives push each other on stage during swearing-in ceremony, video emerges

New House of Reps speaker’s wives push each other on stage during swearing-in ceremony, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

"He can’t make a mistake": Reno Omokri makes interesting prediction about President Bola Tinubu

"He can’t make a mistake": Reno Omokri makes interesting prediction about President Bola Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Buba Galadima praises President Bola Tinubu, says “the difference is clear”

Buba Galadima praises President Bola Tinubu, says “the difference is clear”

Politics

2 years ago

'Causes severe lung problems': 10 things to know about deadly anthrax disease

'Causes severe lung problems': 10 things to know about deadly anthrax disease

Nigeria

2 years ago

Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It can occur in four forms: skin and lungs. It is currently ravaging some African countries.

“Work and walk with me”: President Bola Tinubu tells leadership of 10th national assembly

“Work and walk with me”: President Bola Tinubu tells leadership of 10th national assembly

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement on Tuesday, June 13, expressed his readiness for a harmonious relationship between the executive and the judiciary.

Full results: How Tajudeen Abbas defeated Wase, Jaji to emerge new speaker of House of Reps

Full results: How Tajudeen Abbas defeated Wase, Jaji to emerge new speaker of House of Reps

Politics

2 years ago

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as the speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. The Kaduna lawmaker scored 353 votes out of 359 to defeat fellow contenders

Tajudeen Abbas: 10 facts about new Speaker of house of representatives

Tajudeen Abbas: 10 facts about new Speaker of house of representatives

Politics

2 years ago

Members-elect elected Tajudden Abbas as Speaker of the 10th House of Assembly on Tuesday, June 13. Abbas is the lawmaker representing Zaria federal constituency

“I will represent every senator, including Yari”: Senate president, Godswill Akpabio makes vow

“I will represent every senator, including Yari”: Senate president, Godswill Akpabio makes vow

Politics

2 years ago

New Senate president, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has promised to work with his main opponent, Senator Abdulaziz Yari. Akpabio was the APC's anointed candidate.

‘Why it is wrong for the 10th Senate to have elected Godswill Akpabio as president’, Reno Omokri speaks out

‘Why it is wrong for the 10th Senate to have elected Godswill Akpabio as president’, Reno Omokri speaks out

Politics

2 years ago

Popular public commentator, Reno Omokri has opposed the election of former Akwa Ibom state governor, Godswill Akpabio, as the president of the Nigerian senate.

Breaking: National Assembly elects Jibrin Barau as new deputy Senate president

Breaking: National Assembly elects Jibrin Barau as new deputy Senate president

Politics

2 years ago

Lawmakers on Tuesday, June 13, elected Senator Barau Jibrin as the new deputy Senate president. The 10th National Assembly is electing new presiding officers.

Breaking: President Bola Tinubu gives fresh instruction to APC governors over 10th assembly leadership

Breaking: President Bola Tinubu gives fresh instruction to APC governors over 10th assembly leadership

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed APC governors to liaise with opposition members as the 10th national assembly will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 13.

Democracy Day: President Bola Tinubu speaks on Atiku, Obi’s court cases

Democracy Day: President Bola Tinubu speaks on Atiku, Obi’s court cases

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, June 12, said his main opponents, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are taking full advantage of the constitutional provisions.

Ridwan Adeola