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

Author's articles

Zamfara senator breaks silence amid viral video alleging lawmaker involved in deep kiss with lady

Zamfara senator breaks silence amid viral video alleging lawmaker involved in deep kiss with lady

Politics

3 months ago

Ebonyi court sentences prominent politician's brother, 3 others to death by hanging

Ebonyi court sentences prominent politician's brother, 3 others to death by hanging

Nigeria

3 months ago

Football transfer: Primate Ayodele sends prophetic message to Osimhen amid links to Chelsea, others

Football transfer: Primate Ayodele sends prophetic message to Osimhen amid links to Chelsea, others

Nigeria

3 months ago

Chelsea vs Man United: Johnson blasts Amorim as Red Devils fall at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea vs Man United: Johnson blasts Amorim as Red Devils fall at Stamford Bridge

Nigeria

3 months ago

JAMB speaks on when it will open portal for UTME 2025 candidates to check results

JAMB speaks on when it will open portal for UTME 2025 candidates to check results

Education

3 months ago

Exclusive: 'JAMB registrar not resigning,' Nigerian exam body speaks amid rife speculations

Exclusive: 'JAMB registrar not resigning,' Nigerian exam body speaks amid rife speculations

Education

3 months ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on top PDP governor, ‘he is about to leave’

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on top PDP governor, ‘he is about to leave’

Politics

3 months ago

As Nigerian look forward to the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a prophecy on a top PDP governor who he said is about to leave the party.

Kogi: Court takes action on suit against Senator Natasha

Kogi: Court takes action on suit against Senator Natasha

Politics

3 months ago

As Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan battles top politicians in Kogi state, a top court has taken action on a suit against the suspended federal lawmaker.

JAMB: Tinubu told to immediately sack education minister, 'they deliberately want to fail students'

JAMB: Tinubu told to immediately sack education minister, 'they deliberately want to fail students'

Education

3 months ago

Amid the controversy that surrounded the UTME 2025 of JAMB, President Bola Tinubu has been told to immediately sack education minister, Tunji Alausa.

JAMB begins rescheduling of UTME 2025 for affected 379,997 southeast, Lagos candidates

JAMB begins rescheduling of UTME 2025 for affected 379,997 southeast, Lagos candidates

Education

3 months ago

JAMB has commenced the rescheduling of UTME 2025 for affected 379,997 southeast and Lagos candidates. The candidates started getting text messages for rescheduling.

UTME 2025: Multiple calls surface for JAMB registrar to immediately resign after notable revelation

UTME 2025: Multiple calls surface for JAMB registrar to immediately resign after notable revelation

Education

3 months ago

As Nigerians discuss UTME 2025, multiple calls have surfaced for JAMB registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, to immediately resign after a notable revelation.

JAMB 2025 UTME review: Drama as Oloyede breaks down in tears, video trends

JAMB 2025 UTME review: Drama as Oloyede breaks down in tears, video trends

Education

3 months ago

Amid JAMB 2025 UTME review, a drama ensued on Wednesday, May 14, as Professor Ishaq Olarewaju Oloyede, the examination body's registrar, broke down in tears.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele prophesies showdown, advises Tinubu on Shettima

2027 election: Primate Ayodele prophesies showdown, advises Tinubu on Shettima

Politics

3 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied a showdown against President Bola Tinubu. Ayodele advised Tinubu on Kashim Shettima.

Taiwo Awoniyi in coma: Peter Obi speaks amid deep concern, "great personal risk"

Taiwo Awoniyi in coma: Peter Obi speaks amid deep concern, "great personal risk"

Nigeria

3 months ago

As Taiwo Awoniyi went into an induced coma, presidential hopeful Peter Obi spoke. Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine in the United Kingdom (UK).

Breaking: JAMB finally shares reason for the generally low performance of UTME 2025 candidates

Breaking: JAMB finally shares reason for the generally low performance of UTME 2025 candidates

Education

3 months ago

JAMB has finally shared the reason for the generally low performance of UTME 2025 candidates. A group of angry Nigerian parents gathered outside the JAMB to protest.

Ridwan Adeola