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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Nigerian govt establishes Rangers’ outpost in crackdown on illegal miners, poachers, details emerge

Nigerian govt establishes Rangers’ outpost in crackdown on illegal miners, poach...

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Nigerian army reacts as major general brutally assaults man in viral video

Nigerian army reacts as major general brutally assaults man in viral video

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Mike Adenuga: Ally speaks out amid rumours of billionaire's death, calls him "the spirit of Africa"

Mike Adenuga: Ally speaks out amid rumours of billionaire's death, calls him "th...

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Lagos axis vs Kano: Who were those allegedly responsible for Sanusi’s emergence as Emir?

Lagos axis vs Kano: Who were those allegedly responsible for Sanusi’s emergence...

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War: Ukraine marks 1,000 days since full-scale Russian invasion, thanks Nigeria

War: Ukraine marks 1,000 days since full-scale Russian invasion, thanks Nigeria

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Kwankwaso raises alarm over alleged attempt by Lagos to colonise Kano, north, video trends

Kwankwaso raises alarm over alleged attempt by Lagos to colonise Kano, north, vi...

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Abia: Tears as unknown gunmen kill police inspector, Bala Mohammed

Abia: Tears as unknown gunmen kill police inspector, Bala Mohammed

Gunmen in Abia have attacked and killed a Nigerian police inspector, Bala Mohammed. The incident happened near Umuahia South Local Government Area Secretariat.

Tithe: Bishop Abioye speaks on type of money people should not bring to church

Tithe: Bishop Abioye speaks on type of money people should not bring to church

As the discussions over tithe and tithing continue, Bishop David Olatunji Abioye has spoken on the type of money people should not take to the church.

JUST IN: Presidency fires Obasanjo as former president calls for sack of INEC boss, "he wasted $16b"

JUST IN: Presidency fires Obasanjo as former president calls for sack of INEC boss, "he wasted $16b"

The presidency has strongly criticised ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo after the former leader called for the sack of the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu.

Ondo election results: After Aiyedatiwa's success, Ganduje mentions 2 key states APC is targeting

Ondo election results: After Aiyedatiwa's success, Ganduje mentions 2 key states APC is targeting

The Ondo election results have all been announced. Subsequently, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC national chairman, mentioned two states his part is eyeing.

PDP reacts as Tinubu confers GCON award on Indian leader, "not something you dish out"

PDP reacts as Tinubu confers GCON award on Indian leader, "not something you dish out"

The PDP has reacted after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confered the GCON award on Indian leader, Narendra Damodardas Modi. Modi recently visited Nigeria.

Chidimma Adetshina: Obi reacts as Nigerian emerges Miss Universe 2024 1st runner up, "never give up"

Chidimma Adetshina: Obi reacts as Nigerian emerges Miss Universe 2024 1st runner up, "never give up"

After Chidimma Adetshina's remarkable feat at the Miss Universe 2024, Peter Gregory Obi reacted. Obi released a statement on Monday, November 18.

Ondo governor responds as PDP claims APC deployed N35 billion for vote buying

Ondo governor responds as PDP claims APC deployed N35 billion for vote buying

Ondo governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has responded after the PDP claimed the APC deployed N35 billion for vote-buying during the just-concluded election.

Tinubu releases statement as INEC declares winner in Ondo election, details emerge

Tinubu releases statement as INEC declares winner in Ondo election, details emerge

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, November 17, released a statement after INEC declared a winner in the Ondo state governorship election 2024.

BREAKING: Ukrainian president speaks out as Putin’s Russian missile kills children, others

BREAKING: Ukrainian president speaks out as Putin’s Russian missile kills children, others

After Russia hit Ukraine with large strikes on Sunday, November 17, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke out. Zelenskyy is furious with Vladimir Putin.

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