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.

4243 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Tinubu releases statement on commencement of Ramadan 2025 season: "renewed devotion"

Tinubu releases statement on commencement of Ramadan 2025 season: "renewed devot...

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Prominent astronomer speaks on when Ramadan 2025 will begin

Prominent astronomer speaks on when Ramadan 2025 will begin

2 months ago

Ramadan: 'My father is 90 years old. Is it compulsory for him to fast?' Cleric, health expert speak

Ramadan: 'My father is 90 years old. Is it compulsory for him to fast?' Cleric,...

2 months ago

Breaking: Drama as Obasa storms Lagos assembly, reinstates self as speaker

Breaking: Drama as Obasa storms Lagos assembly, reinstates self as speaker

2 months ago

Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia sets date for crescent moon sighting, details emerge

Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia sets date for crescent moon sighting, details emerge

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Did Donald Trump call for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s release? Fact emerges

Did Donald Trump call for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s release? Fact emerges

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Gaza: Donald Trump shares bizarre video of plan for war-ravaged territory

Gaza: Donald Trump shares bizarre video of plan for war-ravaged territory

President Donald Trump of the United States posted a bizarre AI-generated video depicting the Gaza he wants. 15 months of war has caused destruction in Gaza.

Japa: Simple steps to apply for Germany visa as country launches digital portal

Japa: Simple steps to apply for Germany visa as country launches digital portal

As Germany launches a portal for visa application, Legit.ng writes on how Nigerians interested in 'japa' can seize the opportunity and apply easily.

“Deeply saddened”: Tears as mother kills baby in Paris hotel, details emerge

“Deeply saddened”: Tears as mother kills baby in Paris hotel, details emerge

An 18-year-old lady from the United States (US) has been taken into police custody after her newborn baby was thrown out of a window of a Paris hotel in France.

PDP crisis: Atiku’s camp fires Wike in fresh attack, shares letter sent to INEC

PDP crisis: Atiku’s camp fires Wike in fresh attack, shares letter sent to INEC

Amid the lingering PDP crisis, Atiku Abubakar’s camp has condemned minister Nyesom Wike in a fresh attack. Atiku's camp shared a letter it said was sent to INEC.

Peter Obi clarifies involvement in June 12, interaction with Abacha regime, details emerge

Peter Obi clarifies involvement in June 12, interaction with Abacha regime, details emerge

Peter Obi has spoken on his involvement in the June 12 struggle. The presidential hopeful also clarified his interaction with brutal regime of late Sani Abacha.

Is Pope Francis dead? Fact emerges amid widespread anxiety

Is Pope Francis dead? Fact emerges amid widespread anxiety

Some reports said top global religious figure, Pope Francis, has died. Amid the anxiety surrounding the Pope's health, Legit.ng has analysed the claims.

Edo police nab prominent Nigerian pastor over alleged murder of seven-year-old, details emerge

Edo police nab prominent Nigerian pastor over alleged murder of seven-year-old, details emerge

The police in Edo have nabbed a prominent pastor, Ijebor Simon, over the murder of a child. The police, through its spokesperson Moses Yamu, provided an update.

Abubakar Lawal: FG reacts as ex-national team football star dies controversially in Uganda, "so sad"

Abubakar Lawal: FG reacts as ex-national team football star dies controversially in Uganda, "so sad"

The Nigerian government, through NIDCOM, has taken a notable action after former national team football star, Abubakar Lawal, died controversially in Uganda.

UNILAG first-class graduate shares success secret, how she overcame challenges

UNILAG first-class graduate shares success secret, how she overcame challenges

A UNILAG first-class graduate has shared her success secret. The young Nigerian female youth who came from a humble background explained how she overcame challenges.

Ridwan Adeola