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.

3516 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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

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

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Ooni of Ife honours first lady Remi Tinubu with golden statue, video trends

Ooni of Ife honours first lady Remi Tinubu with golden statue, video trends

a month ago

Former APC deputy chairman speaks as party suspends Tinubu’s top minister, 9 others, details emerge

Former APC deputy chairman speaks as party suspends Tinubu’s top minister, 9 oth...

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PDP: Former chairman sent to prison, reason emerges

PDP: Former chairman sent to prison, reason emerges

a month ago

Army sends message to Asari Dokubo as ex militant leader threatens to shoot down military aircraft

Army sends message to Asari Dokubo as ex militant leader threatens to shoot down...

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BREAKING: Appeal Court sets aside Rivers' N800b budget passed by Fubara's CoS' group, details emerge

BREAKING: Appeal Court sets aside Rivers' N800b budget passed by Fubara's CoS' g...

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Mai Hijabi: Delight as military kills deadly terrorist leader in Jigawa, 164 others, details surface

Mai Hijabi: Delight as military kills deadly terrorist leader in Jigawa, 164 others, details surface

Terror leader Mai Hijabi has finally been eliminated. The development elicited delight among security forces in Nigeria as the military killed 164 others in Jigawa.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, others to meet in Imo, details emerge

Tinubu, Obasanjo, others to meet in Imo, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu is billed to meet his antagonist, Olusegun Obasanjo, and other dignitaries in Imo. Eminent citizens are expected to honour Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Just In: Tinubu makes fresh appointment, "strategic decision"

Just In: Tinubu makes fresh appointment, "strategic decision"

Alfred Abah has bagged an appointment as Bola Tinubu aims to make Nigeria better. A statement announcing Abah's appointment called it a "strategic decision".

Soyinka: “I don’t want to be morbid, but I've made arrangement for my future”, 90 yr old icon speaks

Soyinka: “I don’t want to be morbid, but I've made arrangement for my future”, 90 yr old icon speaks

90-year-old Professor Wole Soyinka has said although he does not want to be morbid, he has made arrangement for his future. Soyinka spoke in a new interview.

Public holiday: Nigerian governor announces work-free day, details emerge

Public holiday: Nigerian governor announces work-free day, details emerge

There is delight as a prominent Nigerian governor declared Thursday, October 10, as a public holiday. The government disclosed its reason for the decision.

Police boss in Nigeria, Egbetokun, asked to resign, details surface

Police boss in Nigeria, Egbetokun, asked to resign, details surface

The inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has been asked to resign. Details of the fresh call was sighted by Legit.ng on Thursday, October 10.

2027 presidential election: 3 northern PDP leaders who may challenge Tinubu

2027 presidential election: 3 northern PDP leaders who may challenge Tinubu

Nigerian political actors have upped their game ahead of the 2027 election. Legit.ng highlights three northern PDP leaders who may challenge President Bola Tinubu.

Fuel price at N1030: Presidential CNG initiative sends key message to Nigerians, “good news”

Fuel price at N1030: Presidential CNG initiative sends key message to Nigerians, “good news”

As the NNPCL hiked fuel price to N1,030 per litre on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the presidential CNG initiative has sent a key message to all Nigerians.

APC's Rotimi Amaechi queries Nigerians’ ‘silence’ amid biting economic hardship, video trends

APC's Rotimi Amaechi queries Nigerians’ ‘silence’ amid biting economic hardship, video trends

Rotimi Amaechi has queried Nigerians’ 'silence' amid the biting economic hardship. The video of Amaechi's furious reaction to the state of the nation is trending.

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