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.

3515 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Nigerians react as El Rufai’s wife corrects Shehu Sani's grammar on Twitter

Nigerians react as El Rufai’s wife corrects Shehu Sani's grammar on Twitter

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BREAKING: FG wades into Super Eagles' disturbing plight in Libya as AFCON qualifier remains in doubt

BREAKING: FG wades into Super Eagles' disturbing plight in Libya as AFCON qualif...

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New minimum wage: PDP releases statement as Ondo governor approves N73k for workers

New minimum wage: PDP releases statement as Ondo governor approves N73k for work...

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JUST IN: Panic as building collapses in Orile Iganmu Lagos, video of moment incident happened trends

JUST IN: Panic as building collapses in Orile Iganmu Lagos, video of moment inci...

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Libya: ‘It’s hostage taking’, FG told what to do after Super Eagles’ disturbing experience

Libya: ‘It’s hostage taking’, FG told what to do after Super Eagles’ disturbing...

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Kano's Abba Yusuf, other northern govs ready to pay N70,000 new minimum wage, full list emerges

Kano's Abba Yusuf, other northern govs ready to pay N70,000 new minimum wage, fu...

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2027 election: Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, 4 other top clerics who may refuse to support Tinubu

2027 election: Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, 4 other top clerics who may refuse to support Tinubu

Some top Nigerian clerics may refuse to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. Legit.ng compiles the list which includes Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi.

Police speak as gunmen assassinate prominent APC chieftain in Ogun, details emerge

Police speak as gunmen assassinate prominent APC chieftain in Ogun, details emerge

The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun state chapter, has spoken out after some gunmen assassinated a prominent APC chieftain in Ogun state, Adeleke Adeyinka.

Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho submits petition to UK prime minister, photos trend

Yoruba Nation: Sunday Igboho submits petition to UK prime minister, photos trend

Yoruba Nation agitation is still active. The lead separatist, Sunday Igboho, has now submitted a petition to the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer.

"Mummy leave me alone", Shehu Sani sends message to El Rufai's wife

"Mummy leave me alone", Shehu Sani sends message to El Rufai's wife

Senator Shehu Sani has sent a message to Nasir El Rufai's wife, Hadiza. This comes after Hadiza corrected Senator Sani's grammar on X (formerly Twitter).

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo discloses difference between Malachi and Abrahamic tithes in new video

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo discloses difference between Malachi and Abrahamic tithes in new video

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has disclosed the difference between Malachi and Abrahamic tithes. Legit.ng reports that Ashimolowo spoke at a religious event in Abuja.

Embattled PDP national chairman Damagum told to join APC, details emerge

Embattled PDP national chairman Damagum told to join APC, details emerge

Senator Dino Melaye on Friday, October 11, reacted after the PDP leadership suspended Umar Iliya Damagum as the national chairman of the main opposition party.

N70K minimum wage: Confusion as Nigerian governor reacts to purported approval, details emerge

N70K minimum wage: Confusion as Nigerian governor reacts to purported approval, details emerge

Rife speculations claimed that the governor Jigawa state, approved N70,000 minimum wage. However, on Friday, October 11, a new development surfaced.

JUST IN: “Important engagement”, Tinubu leaves UK, next destination disclosed

JUST IN: “Important engagement”, Tinubu leaves UK, next destination disclosed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, October 11, left the UK. The Nigerian leader's next destination was disclosed by his close aide, Ibrahim Kabir Masari.

APC reacts as Amaechi encourages strong protests against Tinubu’s govt

APC reacts as Amaechi encourages strong protests against Tinubu’s govt

The APC has reacted after Rotimi Amaechi encouraged strong protests against the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. The APC's reaction is a furious one.

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