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.

4196 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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...

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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

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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 inter...

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Natasha releases fresh message after reporting suspension, alleged sexual harassment at UN event

Natasha releases fresh message after reporting suspension, alleged sexual harass...

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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 permuta...

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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 presenti...

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Man shot by his dog while lying in bed, police react

Man shot by his dog while lying in bed, police react

In a rare incident, a man has been shot by his own dog while lying in bed. Police reacted and a friend of the affected man disclosed what happened.

Fubara speaks after being denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters

Fubara speaks after being denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has spoken after being denied entry into the assembly quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Act to lawmakers.

Seyi Makinde under fire as inferno destroys Oyo market, details emerge

Seyi Makinde under fire as inferno destroys Oyo market, details emerge

Governor Seyi Makinde is under fire as an inferno destroyed a key market in Oyo. The incident which happened around 10:15 pm on Tuesday has left traders devastated.

Tears as Peter Obi reacts to death of top Obidient Ijeoma Egelonu: "Sad news"

Tears as Peter Obi reacts to death of top Obidient Ijeoma Egelonu: "Sad news"

Peter Obi has released a statement following the death of a top Obidient, Ijeoma Egelonu. Legit.ng reports that Egelonu's death broke the hearts of many.

2027 election: Lagos assembly majority leader breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC

2027 election: Lagos assembly majority leader breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC

Some reports said the Lagos assembly majority leader Adewale Temitope will quit the APC. The concerned lawmaker has now broken his silence on the viral rumour.

Benue governor breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC to SDP, details emerge

Benue governor breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC to SDP, details emerge

Some reports said the Benue state governor Hyacinth Alia will quit the APC to join the SDP. The concerned governor has now broken his silence on the viral rumour.

Wike speaks amid standoff between Fubara, Rivers lawmakers, details emerge

Wike speaks amid standoff between Fubara, Rivers lawmakers, details emerge

Nyesom Wike, the federal capital territory (FCT) minister, has spoken amid a standoff between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Rivers state lawmakers.

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 security guards

In an African country, ministers do not have official cars or residences. There, these public officials rent their own residence with their accommodation allowance.

‘Enough is enough’: Wike sends out fresh warning message at Abuja event, details emerge

‘Enough is enough’: Wike sends out fresh warning message at Abuja event, details emerge

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has sent out a fresh warning message to some people in Nigeria's capital city, FCT, Abuja.

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