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.

3517 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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

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

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Zainab Shinkafi: Tinubu reacts as Abubakar Atiku Bagudu's wife wins international election

Zainab Shinkafi: Tinubu reacts as Abubakar Atiku Bagudu's wife wins internationa...

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World University rankings 2025: ABU, UI, top list of best public federal universities in Nigeria

World University rankings 2025: ABU, UI, top list of best public federal univers...

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President Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike amid Rivers crisis, details emerge

President Tinubu told to immediately sack Wike amid Rivers crisis, details emerg...

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Rivers: Fubara raises alarm over fresh plot against allies, "it’s as bad as that"

Rivers: Fubara raises alarm over fresh plot against allies, "it’s as bad as that...

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Rivers crisis: 10 key takeaways from Nyesom Wike’s latest exposition amid fight with Fubara

Rivers crisis: 10 key takeaways from Nyesom Wike’s latest exposition amid fight...

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BREAKING: Wike opens up on Tinubu's intervention in Rivers crisis, discloses why it failed

BREAKING: Wike opens up on Tinubu's intervention in Rivers crisis, discloses why it failed

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has spoken on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's intervention in late 2023 on the political crisis rocking oil-rich Rivers state.

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

Amid strong speculations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, that President Paul Biya died at 91 years old, the government of Cameroon has broken its silence.

BREAKING: Wike discloses only thing that can bring peace to Rivers amid Fubara feud, details emerge

BREAKING: Wike discloses only thing that can bring peace to Rivers amid Fubara feud, details emerge

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, October 8, disclosed the only thing that can bring peace to Rivers state amid his feud with Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Hajj commission discloses amount it would refund to 2024 hajj pilgrims

Hajj commission discloses amount it would refund to 2024 hajj pilgrims

The Hajj commission in Nigeria has disclosed the amount it would refund to 2024 hajj pilgrims. The official communication was made on Tuesday, October 8.

Newly built Rivers LG secretariat burnt down as Wike’s camp loses LG election, video trends

Newly built Rivers LG secretariat burnt down as Wike’s camp loses LG election, video trends

The newly built council secretariat at Isiokpo in the Ikwerre local government area has been set ablaze. A resident in the area confirmed the incident.

Newly sworn in Rivers LG chairmen flee amid Wike, Fubara feud as violence turns deadly

Newly sworn in Rivers LG chairmen flee amid Wike, Fubara feud as violence turns deadly

Newly-sworn chairmen of LGAs in Rivers state have reportedly fled their offices. This development comes amid a lingering feud between Nyesom Wike and Sim Fubara.

Drama as nabbed Ogun serial killer requests to be executed, begs for food in viral video

Drama as nabbed Ogun serial killer requests to be executed, begs for food in viral video

A nabbed Ogun serial killer, Ogunnaike Philip, has dramatically asked to be executed. In a viral clip, Philip begged to be given food before his desired execution.

Protest rocks Rivers LG secretariat on new chairman's day 1 in office

Protest rocks Rivers LG secretariat on new chairman's day 1 in office

There is tension in Rivers state, south-south Nigeria, as a protest rocked the council headquarters a local government secretariat located in Omoku town.

2027: Labour Party reacts as Kwankwaso 'offers to be Obi’s running mate', details surface

2027: Labour Party reacts as Kwankwaso 'offers to be Obi’s running mate', details surface

With permutations in progress for the 2027 election, the LP has reacted to a purported expression of willingness by Rabiu Kwankwaso to be Peter Obi's running mate.

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