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.

4837 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Breaking: DSS arrests 20 for allegedly hacking JAMB's UTME 2025 results

Breaking: DSS arrests 20 for allegedly hacking JAMB's UTME 2025 results

Education

3 months ago

Peter Obi melts hearts as he helps elderly woman whose bucket fell on the road, photos trend

Peter Obi melts hearts as he helps elderly woman whose bucket fell on the road, photos trend

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: El-Rufai speaks on “important meeting” of coalition amid adoption of another party

2027 election: El-Rufai speaks on “important meeting” of coalition amid adoption of another party

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: APC reacts as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party to sack Tinubu

2027 election: APC reacts as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party to sack Tinubu

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Joy in APC as 5 governors, others endorse Tinubu in fresh alignment, list emerges

2027 election: Joy in APC as 5 governors, others endorse Tinubu in fresh alignment, list emerges

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: How Jonathan's mooted comeback reportedly contributed to Atiku's imminent PDP exit

2027 election: How Jonathan's mooted comeback reportedly contributed to Atiku's imminent PDP exit

Politics

3 months ago

2027 election: Report shares strong argument El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja

2027 election: Report shares strong argument El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja

Politics

3 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a report has shared a strong argument Nasir El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja.

Drama as Donald Trump 'ambushes' South African president, confronts him over alleged white genocide

Drama as Donald Trump 'ambushes' South African president, confronts him over alleged white genocide

US

3 months ago

US President Donald Trump 'ambushed' his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on May 21, 2025, over claims of white genocide in the country.

Europa League: Lawmaker speaks as Man Utd make Amorim sack decision amid final heartbreak

Europa League: Lawmaker speaks as Man Utd make Amorim sack decision amid final heartbreak

Nigeria

3 months ago

Following the 2025 Europa League final, a lawmaker has spoken. The legislator dropped comments as Manchester United decided on Ruben Amorim amid sack talks.

Anxiety as Sokoto governor's teenage critic Hamdiyyah Sharif declared missing

Anxiety as Sokoto governor's teenage critic Hamdiyyah Sharif declared missing

Nigeria

3 months ago

Anxiety has been noted after a teenager who criticised the Sokoto governor was declared missing. The embattled government critic's lawyer commented on the situation.

Former Nigerian governor dies, Benue's Alia, Katsina's Radda react: "irreparable loss"

Former Nigerian governor dies, Benue's Alia, Katsina's Radda react: "irreparable loss"

Politics

3 months ago

Former Nigerian governor, Joseph Akaagerger, passed away on May 15, 2025, with Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia and Katsina Governor Dikko Umar Radda leading tributes.

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Court takes action on EFCC's case vs Fayose

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Court takes action on EFCC's case vs Fayose

Politics

3 months ago

Former Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose is under trial for an alleged N6.9 billion fraud. A top Nigerian court took action on the EFCC's case versus Fayose.

'Blatant disregard': PDP-led govt under fire as Tinubu set to visit state

'Blatant disregard': PDP-led govt under fire as Tinubu set to visit state

Politics

3 months ago

The government of a PDP-led administration has come under fire. This comes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to visit the state on Wednesday, May 21.

Breaking: Oyo govt speaks as policemen shoot, kill innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Breaking: Oyo govt speaks as policemen shoot, kill innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Oyo state government has spoken after police killed an innocent schoolboy in Ibadan. The government shared what led to the unfortunate incident.

Renewed outrage in Nigeria as policemen shoot, kill innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Renewed outrage in Nigeria as policemen shoot, kill innocent schoolboy in Ibadan

Nigeria

3 months ago

There is a renewed outrage in Nigeria after policemen killed an innocent schoolboy in Ibadan, Oyo state. Reports say the boy was in a car when the incident struck.

Ridwan Adeola