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.

4889 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Outrage as NYSC allegedly threatens corps member for criticising Tinubu's govt

Outrage as NYSC allegedly threatens corps member for criticising Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: Source unveils El-Rufai’s plot against Tinubu, details emerge

2027 election: Source unveils El-Rufai’s plot against Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

2027 election: Aide shares why Jandor secretly met Tinubu in Abuja, details emerge

2027 election: Aide shares why Jandor secretly met Tinubu in Abuja, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Nnamdi Kanu: Abaribe speaks on rumoured threat of national assembly shutdown over IPOB leader

Nnamdi Kanu: Abaribe speaks on rumoured threat of national assembly shutdown over IPOB leader

Politics

5 months ago

“Fuel now N815”: Delight as Tinubu gets strong backing beyond 2027 election

“Fuel now N815”: Delight as Tinubu gets strong backing beyond 2027 election

Nigeria

5 months ago

FG breaks silence as reports allege targeted killings of Christians under Tinubu's govt

FG breaks silence as reports allege targeted killings of Christians under Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: Details of Peter Obi’s meeting with PDP's Bala Mohammed surface

2027 election: Details of Peter Obi’s meeting with PDP's Bala Mohammed surface

Politics

5 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general elections, the details of Peter Gregory Obi’s meeting with PDP's Governor Bala Mohammed have surfaced.

Renewed hope: "President Tinubu begged me," SDP's El-Rufai opens up in new interview

Renewed hope: "President Tinubu begged me," SDP's El-Rufai opens up in new interview

Politics

5 months ago

New Social Democratic Party (SDP) member, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has opened up in a new interview about how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu begged him.

Natasha releases fresh message after reporting suspension, alleged sexual harassment at UN event

Natasha releases fresh message after reporting suspension, alleged sexual harassment at UN event

Politics

5 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday released a new message as the senate decided on the sexual harassment claim against her top colleague Godswill Akpabio.

Peter Obi in private meeting with PDP's Bala Mohammed amid 2027 election permutations

Peter Obi in private meeting with PDP's Bala Mohammed amid 2027 election permutations

Politics

5 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Peter Obi has held a closed-door meeting with PDP's Bala Mohammed. The two opposition leaders met at the Ramat House.

Rivers assembly reacts as Fubara accuses lawmakers of blocking him from presenting 2025 budget

Rivers assembly reacts as Fubara accuses lawmakers of blocking him from presenting 2025 budget

Politics

5 months ago

The Rivers state house of assembly has reacted after Governor Siminalayi Fubara said lawmakers blocked him from presenting the 2025 budget on Wednesday.

Man shot by his dog while lying in bed, police react

Man shot by his dog while lying in bed, police react

US

5 months ago

In a rare incident, a man has been shot by his own dog while lying in bed. Police reacted and a friend of the affected man disclosed what happened.

Fubara speaks after being denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters

Fubara speaks after being denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has spoken after being denied entry into the assembly quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Act to lawmakers.

Seyi Makinde under fire as inferno destroys Oyo market, details emerge

Seyi Makinde under fire as inferno destroys Oyo market, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde is under fire as an inferno destroyed a key market in Oyo. The incident which happened around 10:15 pm on Tuesday has left traders devastated.

Tears as Peter Obi reacts to death of top Obidient Ijeoma Egelonu: "Sad news"

Tears as Peter Obi reacts to death of top Obidient Ijeoma Egelonu: "Sad news"

Politics

5 months ago

Peter Obi has released a statement following the death of a top Obidient, Ijeoma Egelonu. Legit.ng reports that Egelonu's death broke the hearts of many.

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