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.

4933 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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“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

Tragedy as flooding causes building to wash up on famous Ukrainian beach, parts of houses float in sea

Tragedy as flooding causes building to wash up on famous Ukrainian beach, parts of houses float in sea

Europe

2 years ago

10th NASS: Anxiety grows in APC as lawmakers-elect say Tinubu didn’t endorse party's zoning formula

10th NASS: Anxiety grows in APC as lawmakers-elect say Tinubu didn’t endorse party's zoning formula

Politics

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu ordered that LASTMA should not arrest motorists anymore? Facts Emerge

Sanwo-Olu ordered that LASTMA should not arrest motorists anymore? Facts Emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Photos emerge as Buhari, others meet President Tinubu behind closed doors in Abuja

Photos emerge as Buhari, others meet President Tinubu behind closed doors in Abuja

Politics

2 years ago

“It may go the wrong way”: Shehu Sani issues strong warning to APC over Senate presidency

“It may go the wrong way”: Shehu Sani issues strong warning to APC over Senate presidency

Politics

2 years ago

Federal government of Nigeria declares June 12 public holiday

Federal government of Nigeria declares June 12 public holiday

Nigeria

2 years ago

The federal government, through the ministry of interior, has declared Monday, June 12 as public holiday in commemoration of the 2023 Democracy Day celebration.

5 important things President Tinubu must do to save Nigeria

5 important things President Tinubu must do to save Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised Nigerians renewed hope, so the expectations are high. Legit.ng lists five things the new president must take seriously.

What Nigeria must do to grow: Obasanjo offers important counsel

What Nigeria must do to grow: Obasanjo offers important counsel

Politics

2 years ago

Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo has said that the nation is ripe for a woman president, and that females should be given a chance soon.

War ready Aregbesola speaks up, sends strong message to antagonists

War ready Aregbesola speaks up, sends strong message to antagonists

Politics

2 years ago

The immediate past minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday, June 8, declared that he is not afraid of war, but believes it is time to rebuild in Osun.

“The true heroes”: Fani-Kayode mentions 2 former governors who helped Tinubu become president

“The true heroes”: Fani-Kayode mentions 2 former governors who helped Tinubu become president

Politics

2 years ago

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said had it not been for Nasir El-Rufai and Bello Matawalle, the cabal would have stopped Bola Ahmed Tinubu from becoming president.

Nigeria Air: Trouble for former aviation minister, Sirika, as prominent lawyer demands immediate arrest

Nigeria Air: Trouble for former aviation minister, Sirika, as prominent lawyer demands immediate arrest

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hadi Sirika, the immediate past minister of aviation should be arrested for alleged fraudulent practices regarding the Nigeria Air, a top attorney has said.

“I'm Praying”: Tension as Pope spends night in hospital for surgery on his intestine

“I'm Praying”: Tension as Pope spends night in hospital for surgery on his intestine

Europe

2 years ago

Pope Francis underwent a successful operation on his abdomen, the Vatican said Wednesday, June 7, after renewed fears over the 86-year-old’s fragile health.

Police seal off house of assembly in northern state, give reason for action

Police seal off house of assembly in northern state, give reason for action

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nasarawa police command has sealed off the state assembly complex to forestall any breakdown of law following the emergence of two factions of the 7th assembly.

10th Senate President: Ndume speaks on Tinubu changing his mind about Akpabio

10th Senate President: Ndume speaks on Tinubu changing his mind about Akpabio

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Ali Ndume has said that President Bola Tinubu told him that Senator Godswill Akpabio is his preferred candidate for the President of the 10th Senate.

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