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.

4240 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

2027: Atiku breaks silence amid reports he is allegedly leaving PDP, details emerge

2027: Atiku breaks silence amid reports he is allegedly leaving PDP, details eme...

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'How I almost died,' RCCG's Pastor Adeboye opens up

'How I almost died,' RCCG's Pastor Adeboye opens up

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Apply: Federal Service accepts application for youth development officer roles, requirements surface

Apply: Federal Service accepts application for youth development officer roles,...

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Tinubu gives Jega fresh appointment amid renewed hope pursuit

Tinubu gives Jega fresh appointment amid renewed hope pursuit

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Akpabio, Senate, under fire over suspension of PDP's Natasha, details emerge

Akpabio, Senate, under fire over suspension of PDP's Natasha, details emerge

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UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

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Several lives lost as deadly explosion hits Niger, details emerge

Several lives lost as deadly explosion hits Niger, details emerge

Several people have died as an explosion hit Niger state. 300 people passed away from tanker explosions in the four months in the world's most populous black nation.

2027: Jubilation as strong PDP chieftain dumps party for APC, details emerge

2027: Jubilation as strong PDP chieftain dumps party for APC, details emerge

A former house of representatives member has finally dumped the PDP for ruling APC. The ex-lawmaker's defection comes as politicians prepare for the 2027 election.

Akpabio mentions where he slept on Natasha’s wedding day

Akpabio mentions where he slept on Natasha’s wedding day

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mentioned where he slept on Natasha Akpoti’s wedding day in 2022. Akpoti married Emmanuel Uduaghan in a ceremony at Ihima.

Rivers: Fresh trouble for Gov Fubara as pro-Wike lawmakers revive impeachment plot, reason emerges

Rivers: Fresh trouble for Gov Fubara as pro-Wike lawmakers revive impeachment plot, reason emerges

Amid the Rivers state political crisis, fresh trouble has surfaced for Governor Siminalayi Fubara as pro-Nyesom Wike lawmakers have revived their impeachment plot.

Just in: Many hospitalised as explosion hits Ogun company, police release statement

Just in: Many hospitalised as explosion hits Ogun company, police release statement

An explosion hit Ogun state and people have been hospitalised. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) released an official statement on Thursday morning, March 6.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Did Kogi senator accuse Fayemi of sexual harassment? Former governor opens up

Natasha vs Akpabio: Did Kogi senator accuse Fayemi of sexual harassment? Former governor opens up

Amid the Natasha Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio saga, former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi has responded to an allegation where his name was mentioned.

DJ Daniel: Donald Trump gives 13-year-old top appointment in US, video trends

DJ Daniel: Donald Trump gives 13-year-old top appointment in US, video trends

President Donald Trump of the United States has named a 13-year-old cancer survivor, DJ Daniel, a secret service agent. The moment's video trended on social media.

Panic as wild elephants attack, 'kill' people in Cross River, details surface

Panic as wild elephants attack, 'kill' people in Cross River, details surface

There has been fear and panic after wild elephants attacked and reportedly killed people in Cross River state in Nigeria's south-south geopolitical zone.

Breaking: Deaths recorded as building collapses in Lekki Lagos, photos emerge

Breaking: Deaths recorded as building collapses in Lekki Lagos, photos emerge

Deaths have been recorded after a building collapsed in Lekki area of Lagos state. Legit.ng gathered that the collapsed building was under construction.

Ridwan Adeola