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.

4932 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

“It’s dangerous for now”: Details emerge as FG tells Nigerians to stop eating ponmo

“It’s dangerous for now”: Details emerge as FG tells Nigerians to stop eating ponmo

Nigeria

2 years ago

Trouble in Ondo govt house as deputy governor allegedly wants Akeredolu to transfer power to him

Trouble in Ondo govt house as deputy governor allegedly wants Akeredolu to transfer power to him

Politics

2 years ago

"Not DSS, not police": Femi Falana reveals who should investigate, try Godwin Emefiele

"Not DSS, not police": Femi Falana reveals who should investigate, try Godwin Emefiele

Nigeria

2 years ago

“They’re protecting him from EFCC’s arrest”: Olisa Agbakoba speaks on DSS’ role in Emefiele’s case

“They’re protecting him from EFCC’s arrest”: Olisa Agbakoba speaks on DSS’ role in Emefiele’s case

Nigeria

2 years ago

June 12: Atiku attacks “enemies of democracy”, sends important message to Nigerians

June 12: Atiku attacks “enemies of democracy”, sends important message to Nigerians

Politics

2 years ago

June 12: Full text of President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day speech

June 12: Full text of President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day speech

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on Democracy Day, June 12, in a live telecast. It was his first as the nation's leader. The day is a public holiday.

'Why Adebisi Shonubi should not be CBN governor', Deji Adeyanju cries out

'Why Adebisi Shonubi should not be CBN governor', Deji Adeyanju cries out

Nigeria

2 years ago

A prominent socio-political activist, Deji Adeyanju, on Saturday, June 10, spoke against President Tinubu's appointment of Adebisi Shonubi as the CBN governor.

Islamic group MURIC threatens to blacklist some Muslim politicians, gives reason

Islamic group MURIC threatens to blacklist some Muslim politicians, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Saturday, June 10, sent a message to Rauf Aregbesola-esque politicians in Nigeria.

Revealed: Why many 2023 election prophecies failed, Prominent pastor opens up

Revealed: Why many 2023 election prophecies failed, Prominent pastor opens up

Politics

2 years ago

Pastor Effa Emmanuel on Saturday called on the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to wade into the matter of clerics issuing election-related prophecies.

Emefiele: Sowore lists 4 ‘accomplices’ who should be arrested alongside suspended CBN governor

Emefiele: Sowore lists 4 ‘accomplices’ who should be arrested alongside suspended CBN governor

Nigeria

2 years ago

Omoyele Sowore has listed at least four well-known personalities he said should be immediately arrested and tried alongside embattled banker, Godwin Emefiele.

"What Tinubu administration should do to Emefiele instead of locking him up": Reno Omokri speaks

"What Tinubu administration should do to Emefiele instead of locking him up": Reno Omokri speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

Reno Omokri, on Saturday, June 10, said the Bola Tinubu administration should not lock up the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele.

"Tinubu shouldn’t have been able to suspend Emefiele": Prominent lawyer reveals

"Tinubu shouldn’t have been able to suspend Emefiele": Prominent lawyer reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

Lawyer Inibehe Effiong says since the CBN Act does not envisage the suspension of the Governor by the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu shouldn’t be able to suspend.

"It's political vendetta": Public affairs analysts speak on Tinubu's suspension of Emefiele

"It's political vendetta": Public affairs analysts speak on Tinubu's suspension of Emefiele

Politics

2 years ago

The suspension of Emefiele as CBN governor has been described as expected considering the position of Tinubu about his policies, especially the naira redesign.

“150 people killed in Mangu local government area alone,” Plateau governor speaks out

“150 people killed in Mangu local government area alone,” Plateau governor speaks out

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said 150 people have been killed by suspected foreign mercenaries in Mangu local government area (LGA) alone.

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