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.

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Amid hardship, Tinubu holds key meeting with Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, others in Abuja, details emerge

Amid hardship, Tinubu holds key meeting with Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, others in Ab...

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“We have declared war”, FCT minister Wike says as he announces fresh order in Abuja, details emerge

“We have declared war”, FCT minister Wike says as he announces fresh order in Ab...

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BREAKING: Amid crisis, PDP governors, NWC, BoT members meet for key session in Abuja, details emerge

BREAKING: Amid crisis, PDP governors, NWC, BoT members meet for key session in A...

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Amid high fuel price, Tinubu gives Nigerians option of buying CNG at N200, details surface

Amid high fuel price, Tinubu gives Nigerians option of buying CNG at N200, detai...

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JUST IN: Court sacks Kano electoral commission chairman 4 days to election, reason emerges

JUST IN: Court sacks Kano electoral commission chairman 4 days to election, reas...

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Presidential hopefuls Peter Obi, Kwankwaso meet in Kano, details emerge

Presidential hopefuls Peter Obi, Kwankwaso meet in Kano, details emerge

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Akintayo addresses questions over Bishop Abioye’s exit from Winners after claims he ‘was pushed out’

Akintayo addresses questions over Bishop Abioye’s exit from Winners after claims he ‘was pushed out’

A friend of Winners Chapel leaders, Stephen Akintayo, has addressed questions over Bishop David Abioye’s exit after claims that he ‘was pushed out’.

PDP warned of implosion as Wike sends message to party's governors, details emerge

PDP warned of implosion as Wike sends message to party's governors, details emerge

The PDP has been warned of an implosion amid its unending crisis. This is as Nyesom Wike sent a message to the party's governors who are against him.

Minimum wage: Benue, 9 other states still working out modalities of new deal

Minimum wage: Benue, 9 other states still working out modalities of new deal

As workers in some states await the commencement of payment of the N70,000 minimum wage, Benue and nine other states still working out modalities of new deal.

US election 2024: Donald Trump visits McDonald's as Kamala Harris goes to churches, videos trend

US election 2024: Donald Trump visits McDonald's as Kamala Harris goes to churches, videos trend

Ahead of the US election 2024, VP Kamala Harris made appearances at churches. In the same vein, Donald Trump stopped by a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.

Bobrisky: 5 key findings from Nigerian govt’s panel’s report

Bobrisky: 5 key findings from Nigerian govt’s panel’s report

The findings of the Nigerian government's panel on Bobrisky have been released. Legit.ng highlights key findings from the Nigerian government investigation.

BREAKING: Oluwo’s key aide reacts to viral reports of Oba Akanbi 'walking Ooni out of palace'

BREAKING: Oluwo’s key aide reacts to viral reports of Oba Akanbi 'walking Ooni out of palace'

Oluwo’s spokesperson has reacted to viral reports of Oba Akanbi walking the Ooni out of his Iwo palace. The claim gained traction online on Monday, October 21.

NDLEA: ‘We found drugs at Senator Oyelola Ashiru’s home’, anti-narcotic agency makes allegation

NDLEA: ‘We found drugs at Senator Oyelola Ashiru’s home’, anti-narcotic agency makes allegation

The NDLEA has said it found drugs at Senator Oyelola Ashiru’s home in Ilorin, Kwara state. The NDLEA's counter-allegation is a response to the senator's accusation.

Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel shares what to do to experience supernatural responses, "fearful things"

Oyedepo’s Winners Chapel shares what to do to experience supernatural responses, "fearful things"

Winners Chapel, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo, has shared tips with Christian faithful on what to do to experience supernatural responses from God.

2027: Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde speaks against one party system in Nigeria amid APC's reign

2027: Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde speaks against one party system in Nigeria amid APC's reign

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election and amid APC's reign, Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, spoke against one-party system in Nigeria.

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