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.

4936 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: Commander of unknown gunmen involved in killing of US embassy staff gunned down, Soludo reveals

BREAKING: Commander of unknown gunmen involved in killing of US embassy staff gunned down, Soludo reveals

Nigeria

2 years ago

May 29: Photos emerge as Buhari conducts Tinubu round Aso Rock

May 29: Photos emerge as Buhari conducts Tinubu round Aso Rock

Politics

2 years ago

“This is sad, unfortunate and tragic”: Former FG appointee killed by kidnappers in Kaduna

“This is sad, unfortunate and tragic”: Former FG appointee killed by kidnappers in Kaduna

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nnamdi Kanu: Details emerge as Soludo writes fresh letter to Buhari over IPOB leader

Nnamdi Kanu: Details emerge as Soludo writes fresh letter to Buhari over IPOB leader

Nigeria

2 years ago

“Real reason I rejected dual citizenship of other countries”, Obi finally opens up

“Real reason I rejected dual citizenship of other countries”, Obi finally opens up

Nigeria

2 years ago

Reno Omokri reveals who Tinubu may appoint as cabinet members

Reno Omokri reveals who Tinubu may appoint as cabinet members

Politics

2 years ago

“Buhari has made history”: 5 key points from Tinubu's speech as president confers him with GCFR honour

“Buhari has made history”: 5 key points from Tinubu's speech as president confers him with GCFR honour

Nigeria

2 years ago

The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, was on Thursday, May 25, honoured with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) at a ceremony in Abuja.

"This is exactly what Emdee Tiamiyu did": Man likens Festus Keyamo to underfire Nigerian YouTuber

"This is exactly what Emdee Tiamiyu did": Man likens Festus Keyamo to underfire Nigerian YouTuber

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Twitter user on Thursday, May 25, compared the minister of state for labour and employment, Festus Keyamo, to embattled Nigerian YouTuber, Emdee Tiamiyu.

Senate presidency: Real reason Tinubu, APC endorsed Akpabio, Shettima opens up

Senate presidency: Real reason Tinubu, APC endorsed Akpabio, Shettima opens up

Politics

2 years ago

Shettima has said the choice of Akpabio as the next senate president was the best decision made by the party leadership and the president-elect Bola Tinubu.

Pat Utomi's alleged involvement with Tinubu during 2023 election sparks heated online debate

Pat Utomi's alleged involvement with Tinubu during 2023 election sparks heated online debate

Politics

2 years ago

Online users are reacting to a claim that Bola Tinubu played a game by allegedly using the Labour Party to puncture the votes of the PDP in the 2023 election.

Reactions as Gbajabiamila, House of Reps speakership aspirant clash, trade words in plenary

Reactions as Gbajabiamila, House of Reps speakership aspirant clash, trade words in plenary

Politics

2 years ago

Federal house of representatives speaker, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila and his Deputy, Idris Wase, openly clashed during plenary on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

N-Power: FG issues fresh update on stipends payment of beneficiaries

N-Power: FG issues fresh update on stipends payment of beneficiaries

Nigeria

2 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria has said N-Power beneficiaries (Batch C Stream 2) yet to be fully onboarded should be patient and only observe their dashboard

10th senate: Wike finally reveals choice for senate presidency

10th senate: Wike finally reveals choice for senate presidency

Politics

2 years ago

Governor of Rivers state, Wike, on Tuesday, May 23, endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the position of the Senate President in respect of the 10th National Assembly.

Atiku vs Tinubu: FG to declare public holiday on 'judgement day', group alleges

Atiku vs Tinubu: FG to declare public holiday on 'judgement day', group alleges

Politics

2 years ago

A pro-Atiku Abubakar group, Face Of Waziri-Nigeria (FOWN), alleged that the APC-led government was planning to declare Friday, May 26, 2023, a public holiday.

"Real reason Niger, Chad and Cameroon are very important to me," President Buhari opens up

"Real reason Niger, Chad and Cameroon are very important to me," President Buhari opens up

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari boasted about his cordial relationship with neighbouring country Niger Republic, saying they will defend him if need be.

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