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.

4206 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and security guards

African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and se...

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How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to war with each other

How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to wa...

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UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

a month ago

John Mahama: 5 things to know about Ghana’s 'president-elect' who lived in Kwara, Nigeria

John Mahama: 5 things to know about Ghana’s 'president-elect' who lived in Kwara...

4 months ago

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guinea's leaked tapes

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guine...

5 months ago

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked...

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Leaked tapes: Equatorial Guinea to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, gives reason

Leaked tapes: Equatorial Guinea to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, gives reason

Equatorial Guinea wants to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, including Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests. Authorities gave their reason.

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

Amid strong speculations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, that President Paul Biya died at 91 years old, the government of Cameroon has broken its silence.

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

Benin Republic authorities have arrested the presidential guard commander and two other persons over a suspected plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon.

Peter Obi makes false claim about 2024 South African general election

Peter Obi makes false claim about 2024 South African general election

Several posts on social media claim that President Bola Tinubu was ignored by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the latter's inauguration in Pretoria.

“Impending danger”, Prophet Ayodele sends fresh message to Tinubu, other African presidents

“Impending danger”, Prophet Ayodele sends fresh message to Tinubu, other African presidents

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has asked African presidents to go on their kneels to avert an impending danger. Ayodele spoke in a video seen by Legit.ng.

Abuja, Lagos ranked among world's least expensive cities in 2024, full list emerges

Abuja, Lagos ranked among world's least expensive cities in 2024, full list emerges

According to Mercer’s cost of living rankings, Lagos and FCT Abuja have been ranked among the cheapest cities for expatriates to live in for 2024.

Did South Africa president Ramaphosa shun Tinubu during inauguration in Pretoria? Fact emerges

Did South Africa president Ramaphosa shun Tinubu during inauguration in Pretoria? Fact emerges

Several posts on social media claim that President Bola Tinubu was ignored by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the latter's inauguration in Pretoria.

"Impending dangers": Prophet Ayodele sends fresh message to Shettima, other African vice presidents

"Impending dangers": Prophet Ayodele sends fresh message to Shettima, other African vice presidents

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has asked African vice presidents to seek the face of God to avert impending dangers. Ayodele spoke in a video seen by Legit.ng.

BREAKING: Tension as DR Congo's military kills 3 in foiled ‘attempted coup’, video, photos surface

BREAKING: Tension as DR Congo's military kills 3 in foiled ‘attempted coup’, video, photos surface

Soldiers in DR Congo have thwarted an attempted coup d’etat involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A DRC army spokesperson said this on Sunday, May 19.

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