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.

4935 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

"Real reason I dislike Peter Obi": Fayose's brother finally opens up

"Real reason I dislike Peter Obi": Fayose's brother finally opens up

Politics

2 years ago

10th National Assembly: APC’s anointed candidate issues strong statement ahead of June 13 inauguration

10th National Assembly: APC’s anointed candidate issues strong statement ahead of June 13 inauguration

Politics

2 years ago

What Tinubu govt should do after fuel subsidy removal, Reno Omokri reveals

What Tinubu govt should do after fuel subsidy removal, Reno Omokri reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

“See the man’s feet OMG”: Hilarious photo of lawmaker opting for bicycle over fuel price hike sparks reactions

“See the man’s feet OMG”: Hilarious photo of lawmaker opting for bicycle over fuel price hike sparks reactions

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Fayemi breaks silence after EFCC reportedly grilled him over N4bn money laundering

BREAKING: Fayemi breaks silence after EFCC reportedly grilled him over N4bn money laundering

Nigeria

2 years ago

Big boost for Peter Obi at tribunal as court takes vital action in suit against Tinubu

Big boost for Peter Obi at tribunal as court takes vital action in suit against Tinubu

Politics

2 years ago

Will APGA work with APC, President Tinubu? Soludo opens up

Will APGA work with APC, President Tinubu? Soludo opens up

Politics

2 years ago

Anambra state Governor, Prof. Soludo, has said APGA as a party would work with the government of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We don’t know their faces”: Shehu Sani raises vital question on payment of subsidies

“We don’t know their faces”: Shehu Sani raises vital question on payment of subsidies

Nigeria

2 years ago

A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District has raised a question about the identities of those receiving subsidy payments.

NANS lists 5 key demands for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration

NANS lists 5 key demands for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration

Education

2 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students Southwest (NANS Zone D) has called on the new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise the educational sector.

10th Senate presidency: Huge setback for Akpabio as APC, Tinubu allegedly withdraw support, details emerge

10th Senate presidency: Huge setback for Akpabio as APC, Tinubu allegedly withdraw support, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

The APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have reportedly withdrawn their support for Senator Godswill Akpabio as he bids to become Nigeria's Senate president

Details of Tinubu's meeting with EFCC chairman Bawa emerge

Details of Tinubu's meeting with EFCC chairman Bawa emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Nigeria's fight against corruption.

Agony as bandits kidnap top APC chieftains in Kaduna after attending governor's inauguration

Agony as bandits kidnap top APC chieftains in Kaduna after attending governor's inauguration

Nigeria

2 years ago

Criminal gangs known locally as bandits have abducted two All Progressives Congress (APC) women leaders in Kaduna, North West. The incident happened on Monday.

Fuel subsidy removal: Reno Omokri lists 4 important conditions for Tinubu’s govt to meet

Fuel subsidy removal: Reno Omokri lists 4 important conditions for Tinubu’s govt to meet

Politics

2 years ago

A supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Reno Omokri has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is right to have removed the fuel subsidy on Monday, May 29.

Court reveals how PDP can suspend or expel former Governor Wike

Court reveals how PDP can suspend or expel former Governor Wike

Politics

2 years ago

The immediate past governor of Rivers state, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has been told he can receive the hammer from his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“How I was almost killed in Ebonyi”, PDP spokesman makes stunning revelations

“How I was almost killed in Ebonyi”, PDP spokesman makes stunning revelations

Politics

2 years ago

The spokesperson of the PDP in Ebonyi state, Chika Nwoba says he was almost killed the first time he attempted to hurriedly rent an apartment in Abakaliki.

Ridwan Adeola