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)

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.

3504 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Obasanjo identifies "great monster" still battling Nigeria

Obasanjo identifies "great monster" still battling Nigeria

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Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason

Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives...

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Sales of lands by Igbos: Mixed reactions trail Abati’s furious reaction to colleague on live TV

Sales of lands by Igbos: Mixed reactions trail Abati’s furious reaction to colle...

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Covenant University emerges first in another Times Higher Education ranking

Covenant University emerges first in another Times Higher Education ranking

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JUST IN: Amid minimum wage non-implementation, lawmaker sends key message to govs, details emerge

JUST IN: Amid minimum wage non-implementation, lawmaker sends key message to gov...

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NURTW: Tension as thugs reportedly loyal to MC Oluomo launch attack in Abuja

NURTW: Tension as thugs reportedly loyal to MC Oluomo launch attack in Abuja

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BREAKING: Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, shares action it’ll take

BREAKING: Nigerian govt confirms arrest of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, shares action it’ll take

The Nigerian government has confirmed the arrest of a controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. The foreign affairs ministry released a statement on Friday.

'She donated her life earnings': Photos as Obi attends event at Enugu-based varsity founded by Swiss

'She donated her life earnings': Photos as Obi attends event at Enugu-based varsity founded by Swiss

Photographs have emerged as Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi attended an event at a university based in Enugu which was founded by a Swiss woman.

JAMB: ‘What we do when it comes to admissions in Nigeria,' exam board shares

JAMB: ‘What we do when it comes to admissions in Nigeria,' exam board shares

JAMB has shared what it does when it comes to admissions in Nigeria. Youths in the country are often anxious about admission to higher education.

Just In: Gunshots, death as soldiers, police clash in Ebonyi, details surface

Just In: Gunshots, death as soldiers, police clash in Ebonyi, details surface

Gunshots were heard in Ugwuachara, Ebonyi, as security forces clashed. The CP in the state provided an update on the incident which claimed a person's life.

Nigerian governors meet in Abuja, reason for convergence surfaces

Nigerian governors meet in Abuja, reason for convergence surfaces

Nigerian governors are currently meeting in Abuja, the nation's capital city. The reason for the convergence surfaced on Wednesday evening, November 20.

APC leader Ganduje breaks silence amid allegations Tinubu, FG influenced outcome of Ondo election

APC leader Ganduje breaks silence amid allegations Tinubu, FG influenced outcome of Ondo election

APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has broken his silence amid allegations President Bola Tinubu and the FG influenced the outcome of the Ondo election.

Calabar-Abuja Super Highway: Presidency provides fresh update

Calabar-Abuja Super Highway: Presidency provides fresh update

President Bola Tinubu-led administration has commenced the process of constructing the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway. The presidency provided an update on Wednesday.

Prominent Plateau cleric speaks out amid ethnic, religious divisions in Nigeria

Prominent Plateau cleric speaks out amid ethnic, religious divisions in Nigeria

Prominent Plateau cleric, Reverend Gideon Para-Mallam, has spoken out amid ethnic and religious divisions in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria.

Tinubu sends key message to north, announces new plans

Tinubu sends key message to north, announces new plans

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a key message to the north. At an event in Abuja on Tuesday, November 19, President Tinubu also announced new plans.

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