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.

4852 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

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

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

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

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on possibility of dumping APC

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on possibility of dumping APC

Politics

4 months ago

Presidency breaks silence amid rumours Tinubu travelled to France to see his doctors

Presidency breaks silence amid rumours Tinubu travelled to France to see his doctors

Politics

4 months ago

Nigerian govt sends notable message to all CBEX 'investors', “to put your hard-earned money"

Nigerian govt sends notable message to all CBEX 'investors', “to put your hard-earned money"

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 election: New twist as Atiku’s coalition clash with PDP governors amid plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: New twist as Atiku’s coalition clash with PDP governors amid plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar’s coalition has clashed with PDP governors amid the plot to sack President Bola Tinubu.

Legit.ng dissociates self from another deceptive Ponzi scheme targeting Nigerians

Legit.ng dissociates self from another deceptive Ponzi scheme targeting Nigerians

Nigeria

4 months ago

Amid CBEX saga, Legit.ng has dissociated itself from another sneaky Ponzi scheme. The scheme had claimed it is helping "ordinary citizens receive monthly dividends".

Good Friday: UK announces shutdown of offices in Nigeria, “British High Commission will be closed"

Good Friday: UK announces shutdown of offices in Nigeria, “British High Commission will be closed"

Nigeria

4 months ago

The UK embassy has announced closure of its offices in Nigeria. The announcemet comes as Christians in the African country celebrate Easter 2025.

Rivers' sole administrator breaks silence on reports he summoned Fubara

Rivers' sole administrator breaks silence on reports he summoned Fubara

Politics

4 months ago

Viral reports say Rivers' administrator has summoned Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of the state. The interim leader has now shared the truth.

Atiku cries out amid Tinubu's presidency, "Nigeria is in full-blown state of emergency"

Atiku cries out amid Tinubu's presidency, "Nigeria is in full-blown state of emergency"

Politics

4 months ago

Presidential hopeful Atiku Abubakar has cried out amid Bola Tinubu's presidency. Atiku explained that Nigeria is presently in a full-blown state of emergency.

Obi: Boy who stood in front of LP chieftain's convoy to appear before court, lawyer shares new date

Obi: Boy who stood in front of LP chieftain's convoy to appear before court, lawyer shares new date

Politics

4 months ago

The teenage boy who famously stood in front of Peter Gregory Obi’s convoy would appear before the Apapa Magistrate Court located, Orege, Lagos state.

Madrid: Bello El-Rufai sends message to Gunners’ fans, reserves special praise for 1 Arsenal player

Madrid: Bello El-Rufai sends message to Gunners’ fans, reserves special praise for 1 Arsenal player

Nigeria

4 months ago

Bello El-Rufai has sent a message to Arsenal fans after the Gunners knocked out Real Madrid from the UCL. El-Rufai reserved special praise for one Arsenal player.

EFCC sends notable message to all CBEX 'investors' on funds

EFCC sends notable message to all CBEX 'investors' on funds

Nigeria

4 months ago

The EFCC sent a notable message to all CBEX 'investors'. This comes amid the report of the crash of the popular Ponzi scheme, which has left many in tears.

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, asks Spanish side to "do it at all costs"

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, asks Spanish side to "do it at all costs"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Real Madrid vs Arsenal will be played on Wednesday. Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, spoke on a possible comeback in the second leg.

Ridwan Adeola