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.

4797 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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2027 election: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy

2027 election: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy

Politics

12 days ago

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Protest rocks Kano as married women take to the streets, photos go viral

Nigeria

12 days ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele tells Gov Eno, 6 others their election is not sure, full list emerges

2027 election: Primate Ayodele tells Gov Eno, 6 others their election is not sure, full list emerges

Politics

12 days ago

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesperson reacts as Peter Obi says his one term vow is sacrosanct

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesperson reacts as Peter Obi says his one term vow is sacrosanct

Politics

13 days ago

2027 election: Senator Abubakar Yar’Adua resigns from APC, shares new party

2027 election: Senator Abubakar Yar’Adua resigns from APC, shares new party

Politics

13 days ago

2027 election: Did Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua dump APC for ADC? Lawmaker speaks out

2027 election: Did Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua dump APC for ADC? Lawmaker speaks out

Politics

13 days ago

2027 election: Tinubu's govt reacts as Atiku, Peter Obi gang up against president

2027 election: Tinubu's govt reacts as Atiku, Peter Obi gang up against president

Politics

13 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Bola Tinubu's government has reacted as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi gang up against the president.

How to check 2025 WASSCE results as WAEC releases grades

How to check 2025 WASSCE results as WAEC releases grades

Education

13 days ago

WAEC on Monday, August 4, announced the release of the results of candidates who sat for the 2025 WASSCE. They can proceed to check their results electronically.

Breaking: WAEC finally releases 2025 WASSCE results, shares portal to check

Breaking: WAEC finally releases 2025 WASSCE results, shares portal to check

Education

13 days ago

Leading regional examination body, WAEC, has finally released the 2025 WASSCE results. WAEC updated candidates, sharing the portal to check results.

Oyo, Ogun, 2 other states to declare public holiday in August, full list, reason emerges

Oyo, Ogun, 2 other states to declare public holiday in August, full list, reason emerges

Nigeria

14 days ago

One of the biggest metropolitan areas in Africa, Lagos, and three other states will declare public holiday in August. Legit.ng has highlighted all the states.

2027 election: New twist as governors, top lawmakers reportedly consider joining ADC

2027 election: New twist as governors, top lawmakers reportedly consider joining ADC

Politics

14 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election: serving governors and top federal lawmakers are reportedly considering joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

2027 election: Major development as top northern stakeholders reject Tinubu, information surfaces

2027 election: Major development as top northern stakeholders reject Tinubu, information surfaces

Politics

14 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a major development has been noted as top northern stakeholders rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Did EFCC 'abduct' NNPC boss Bayo Ojulari? Source speaks out

Did EFCC 'abduct' NNPC boss Bayo Ojulari? Source speaks out

Nigeria

14 days ago

Report that Bayo Ojulari, the recently appointed chairman of the NNPC Limited, has resigned from his position, has finally been clarified by a presidency source.

2027 election: Doguwa speaks on NNPP's Kwankwaso's possible return to APC

2027 election: Doguwa speaks on NNPP's Kwankwaso's possible return to APC

Politics

14 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election in Nigeria, NNPP's Jibril Doguwa has spoken on Mallam Rabiu Kwankwaso's possible return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Peter Obi reacts to allegation of coup plot to remove Tinubu, "red lines"

Peter Obi reacts to allegation of coup plot to remove Tinubu, "red lines"

Politics

15 days ago

Peter Obi has reacted to allegation of coup plot to remove President Bola Tinubu. An LP chieftain had alleged that Obi is plotting to overthrow Tinubu’s government.

Ridwan Adeola