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.

4863 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Kelvin Alaneme: Prominent UK-based Nigerian filmed allegedly selling jobs to japa enthusiasts

Kelvin Alaneme: Prominent UK-based Nigerian filmed allegedly selling jobs to japa enthusiasts

Nigeria

5 months ago

'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges in viral video

'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges in viral video

Politics

5 months ago

Rivers: Fubara speaks on depression amid suspension by Tinubu, video surfaces

Rivers: Fubara speaks on depression amid suspension by Tinubu, video surfaces

Politics

5 months ago

Wike: Tinubu finally shares why his administration removed FCT from treasury single account

Wike: Tinubu finally shares why his administration removed FCT from treasury single account

Politics

5 months ago

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Nigeria

5 months ago

PDP crisis: Wike’s camp fires Atiku in fresh statement, details emerge

PDP crisis: Wike’s camp fires Atiku in fresh statement, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: University of Ibadan chief imam sends key message to Muslims, details surface

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: University of Ibadan chief imam sends key message to Muslims, details surface

Nigeria

5 months ago

Amid the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr 2025, the chief imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state, has sent a key message to Nigerian Muslims.

The neglected seeds: How Oyo state 2025 budget perpetuates inequalities in education

The neglected seeds: How Oyo state 2025 budget perpetuates inequalities in education

Education

5 months ago

The 2025 budget of the Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo state perpetuated inequalities in education. In this report, Legit.ng sheds light on the phenomenon.

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

Politics

5 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent former presidential aspirant has spoken on the possibility of dumping the ruling APC.

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Politics

5 months ago

Tensions rose as former Nigerian minister Oby Ezekwesili and a federal lawmaker engaged in a heated clash over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The video has surfaced.

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

Politics

5 months ago

In a new interview seen by Legit.ng, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria's senate president, Godswill Obot Akpabio, of corruption and abusing women.

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

Politics

5 months ago

INEC on Tuesday, March 25, released a notable statement on the petition for the recall of suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central.

Breaking: Judge withdraws from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, gives reason

Breaking: Judge withdraws from Natasha’s case against Akpabio, gives reason

Politics

5 months ago

The judge who was assigned to hear a suit filed by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dramatically withdrawn from the case.

N77K NYSC allawee: Nigerian govt speaks on payment of backlog, details emerge

N77K NYSC allawee: Nigerian govt speaks on payment of backlog, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

The federal government of Nigeria has promised to pay the backlog of the new N77,000 monthly allowance to members of the NYSC after several months of delay.

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Jubilation as Super Eagles' chief host shares 30K match tickets, details emerge

Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Jubilation as Super Eagles' chief host shares 30K match tickets, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Super Eagles' chief host has shared a piece of notable information as Nigerians look forward to the crucial world cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe in Akwa Ibom.

Ridwan Adeola