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.

4046 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Ogun: Tragedy as police inspector reportedly kills self, details surface

Ogun: Tragedy as police inspector reportedly kills self, details surface

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NYSC member calls Tinubu "terrible president" over cost of living in Nigeria, video goes viral

NYSC member calls Tinubu "terrible president" over cost of living in Nigeria, vi...

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

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

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

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

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2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s 2nd term, mentions Buhari

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s 2nd term, men...

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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 emer...

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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

As Nnamdi Kanu remains in DSS' custody, Enyinnaya Abaribe has spoken on the rumoured threat of national assembly (NASS) shutdown over the IPOB leader.

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

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

After Dangote Refinery reduced fuel price to N815 per litre, a strong supporter of President Bola Tinubu, Reno Omokri, linked the development to the 2027 election.

Is Dangote giving away N105,000 to Nigerians for Ramadan 2025? Fact emerges

Is Dangote giving away N105,000 to Nigerians for Ramadan 2025? Fact emerges

Some social media posts alleged that Aliko Dangote is giving away N105,000 to Nigerians in the spirit of the Ramadan 2025 fasting. Legit.ng checked if this is real.

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

The federal government of Nigeria has broken its silence after reports said Christians are being targeted in mindless killings under the Bola Tinubu government.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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