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.

4849 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists names

2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists names

Politics

4 months ago

2027 election: Drama as APC's Akpabio snubs party, endorses top PDP governor

2027 election: Drama as APC's Akpabio snubs party, endorses top PDP governor

Politics

4 months ago

Kwara residents counter police claims, speak on disturbing attacks by 'Mahmuda' terror group

Kwara residents counter police claims, speak on disturbing attacks by 'Mahmuda' terror group

Nigeria

4 months ago

'Tinubu arrowhead of motor-park political banditry,' Pastor Bakare fires president in viral video

'Tinubu arrowhead of motor-park political banditry,' Pastor Bakare fires president in viral video

Politics

4 months ago

President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 19 days abroad

President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after 19 days abroad

Politics

4 months ago

Pope Francis: Former bouncer, 9 other facts to know about Christian leader as he dies at 88

Pope Francis: Former bouncer, 9 other facts to know about Christian leader as he dies at 88

Europe

4 months ago

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Europe

4 months ago

Following the death of Pope Francis, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and other leaders across the world have reacted. Legit.ng has the details.

Pope Francis' death: How is new Catholic head selected?

Pope Francis' death: How is new Catholic head selected?

Europe

4 months ago

The world was hit with the news of Pope Francis' death on Monday, April 21. Many are curious about how the new Catholic head will be selected. Legit.ng explains how.

2027 election: Zamfara governor breaks silence on alleged exit from PDP

2027 election: Zamfara governor breaks silence on alleged exit from PDP

Politics

4 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, has broken his silence on reports that he has dumped the PDP. Lawal shared an audio.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns APC about allowing 1 influential woman leave party

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns APC about allowing 1 influential woman leave party

Politics

4 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the APC about allowing one influential women to leave the ruling party.

2027 election: Obidients take notable stand amid coalition’s strong plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Obidients take notable stand amid coalition’s strong plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Obidients have taken a stand amid a notable coalition’s plot to democratically sack President Bola Tinubu.

Presidency speaks on Tinubu’s absence, mentions when president will return to Nigeria

Presidency speaks on Tinubu’s absence, mentions when president will return to Nigeria

Politics

4 months ago

The presidency has spoken on President Bola Tinubu’s absence. The presidency mentioned when the Nigerian leader will return to the African nation.

Benue killings: “Nigerians are dying, President nowhere to be found," Atiku fires Tinubu again

Benue killings: “Nigerians are dying, President nowhere to be found," Atiku fires Tinubu again

Politics

4 months ago

Amid the ceasless Benue killings, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has lamented that Nigerians are dying and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is nowhere to be found.

Easter 2025: Why the date of celebration move around every year

Easter 2025: Why the date of celebration move around every year

Nigeria

4 months ago

The date of Easter Sunday is always set to coincide with the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon. Legit.ng explains why the date of Easter move around.

Lagos police react amid reports of alleged fresh deadly explosion in state

Lagos police react amid reports of alleged fresh deadly explosion in state

Nigeria

4 months ago

Lagos police has reacted amid rife reports of an alleged fresh explosion in the state. Spokesman of the Lagos police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, shared a statement.

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