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.

3512 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Police arrest major arms dealer in Nigeria, Jubril Musa, details emerge

Police arrest major arms dealer in Nigeria, Jubril Musa, details emerge

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Tinubu’s govt makes major demand from Nigerian media

Tinubu’s govt makes major demand from Nigerian media

24 days ago

Atiku reacts as court stops CBN from releasing allocation to Rivers: "Warning was ignored"

Atiku reacts as court stops CBN from releasing allocation to Rivers: "Warning wa...

24 days ago

JUST IN: Defence headquarters react to lawmakers’ claim of bandits taking over army training camp

JUST IN: Defence headquarters react to lawmakers’ claim of bandits taking over a...

25 days ago

Amid another hike in fuel price, Tinubu gives fresh order to minister Edun, details emerge

Amid another hike in fuel price, Tinubu gives fresh order to minister Edun, deta...

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JUST IN: Muslim Centre reacts to rumours of Sultan of Sokoto’s 'death', details emerge

JUST IN: Muslim Centre reacts to rumours of Sultan of Sokoto’s 'death', details...

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2027: Influential northern governor opens up on speculations north is against Tinubu

2027: Influential northern governor opens up on speculations north is against Tinubu

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, an influential northern governor has opened up on speculations that the north is against President Bola Tinubu.

UPDATED: Lagos govt speaks out amid reports EFCC plans to arrest Sanwo Olu

UPDATED: Lagos govt speaks out amid reports EFCC plans to arrest Sanwo Olu

After reports said the EFCC is reportedly planning to arrest Babajide Sanwo Olu, the Lagos state government released a statement on Tuesday evening, October 29.

JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt discloses when power will be restored to Kaduna, other northern states

JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt discloses when power will be restored to Kaduna, other northern states

The Bola Tinubu administration has disclosed when power will be restored to Kaduna and other northern states in Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria.

JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt donates N500 million to Nigerian legion, jubilation follows

JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt donates N500 million to Nigerian legion, jubilation follows

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu government on Tuesday, October 29, donated N500 million to the Nigerian legion. Legit.ng reports that commendation also followed.

Atiku, Olusegun Obasanjo meet in Abuja, video emerges

Atiku, Olusegun Obasanjo meet in Abuja, video emerges

Atiku Abubakar and Olusegun Obasanjo met in Abuja in Monday, October 28. Following the meeting, Atiku shared a statement on his verified X account.

New minimum wage: 20 states begin payment to workers - report

New minimum wage: 20 states begin payment to workers - report

Amid conversations around the payment of the new national minimum wage, it has emerged that 20 Nigerian states have started paying the remuneration.

Betta Edu: Presidency opens up on former humanitarian minister's fate amid cabinet shake up

Betta Edu: Presidency opens up on former humanitarian minister's fate amid cabinet shake up

The presidency has confirmed that Betta Edu has been sacked from the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edu headed the humanitarian affairs ministry.

Top Nigerian lawmaker lands in police custody after assaulting Abuja man, details emerge

Top Nigerian lawmaker lands in police custody after assaulting Abuja man, details emerge

Amid outrage, Alexander Ikwegh, the federal lawmaker who assaulted a driver in Abuja, has landed in police custody. Police issued a statement on Monday, October 28.

Police: Tinubu told to immediately sack IGP Egbetokun, reason emerges

Police: Tinubu told to immediately sack IGP Egbetokun, reason emerges

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to sack the police boss in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun. The reason behind the scathing call has surfaced.

Ridwan Adeola