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.

4169 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Peter Obi wades in as Nigerian authorities jail boy who stood in front of his convoy

Peter Obi wades in as Nigerian authorities jail boy who stood in front of his co...

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Donald Trump: Disappointment as dozens of US students’ visas suddenly revoked

Donald Trump: Disappointment as dozens of US students’ visas suddenly revoked

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Kwankwaso’s ally Galadima narrates how daughter secured top job through Tinubu

Kwankwaso’s ally Galadima narrates how daughter secured top job through Tinubu

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Lawyer gives key update as Nigerian authorities jail boy who stood in front of Peter Obi's convoy

Lawyer gives key update as Nigerian authorities jail boy who stood in front of P...

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FG releases statement on recruitment process in federal tertiary institutions

FG releases statement on recruitment process in federal tertiary institutions

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Military-led Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Military-led Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

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Tinubu's govt meets with Dangote officials, shares fresh position on naira-for-crude

Tinubu's govt meets with Dangote officials, shares fresh position on naira-for-crude

President Bola Tinubu's government has met with Dangote officials. Representatives of the government shared a fresh position on the naira-for-crude on Wednesday.

Breaking: APGA's life patron, Maja Umeh, dies in Anambra

Breaking: APGA's life patron, Maja Umeh, dies in Anambra

Former commissioner for information, culture and tourism in Anambra state, under Peter Obi's government, Chief Maja Umeh, is dead. Legit.ng has the details.

Lamidi Apapa takes over Labour Party amid Abure’s purported sack by Supreme Court

Lamidi Apapa takes over Labour Party amid Abure’s purported sack by Supreme Court

Lamidi Apapa has taken over the Labour Party amid Julius Abure’s purported sack by the Supreme Court. A series of crises have bedeviled the party since 2023.

Just In: Galadima raises alarm over alleged plot to impose state of emergency in Kano

Just In: Galadima raises alarm over alleged plot to impose state of emergency in Kano

Buba Galadima has raised alarm over an alleged plot to impose a state of emergency in Kano. In March, President Bola Tinubu declared an emergency rule in Rivers.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on comeback ahead of 2nd leg

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on comeback ahead of 2nd leg

Arsenal versus Real Madrid was played on Tuesday. Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, spoke on a possible comeback ahead of the second leg.

Alleged N3 billion fraud: 'How Kogi state funds were reportedly laundered,' witness speaks out

Alleged N3 billion fraud: 'How Kogi state funds were reportedly laundered,' witness speaks out

Amid an alleged N3 billion fraud, a witness has narrated how Kogi state funds were allegedly laundered. The EFCC shared a key update on Tuesday, April .

Anambra election: Peter Obi’s ex-ally finally shares next step after losing APC ticket

Anambra election: Peter Obi’s ex-ally finally shares next step after losing APC ticket

As Nigerians look forward to the Anambra governorship election 2025, Peter Obi’s former ally has finally shared the next step after losing the APC ticket.

2027 election: Tinubu's prominent aide speaks amid plots to sack president

2027 election: Tinubu's prominent aide speaks amid plots to sack president

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on economic affairs has downplayed the potential alliance between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 election.

Dabiri reacts as VeryDarkMan gives her 1 wk to rescue children allegedly trafficked to Ivory Coast

Dabiri reacts as VeryDarkMan gives her 1 wk to rescue children allegedly trafficked to Ivory Coast

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on Tuesday, April 8, reacted after VeryDarkMan (VDM) called her out.

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