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.

4245 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

2027: 'NNPP will defeat APC, others,' Kwankwaso, gives condition

2027: 'NNPP will defeat APC, others,' Kwankwaso, gives condition

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PDP's Atiku unites with El-Rufai, video emerges, trends

PDP's Atiku unites with El-Rufai, video emerges, trends

2 months ago

Police send strong message to Adeleke amid deadly political conflict ahead of Osun LG poll

Police send strong message to Adeleke amid deadly political conflict ahead of Os...

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“Their ancestors were brought here”: Rare photo of Yoruba village in Port of Spain surfaces

“Their ancestors were brought here”: Rare photo of Yoruba village in Port of Spa...

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Japa: 'N2.2m minimum wage,' Finland opens applications for work permits for Nigerians, others

Japa: 'N2.2m minimum wage,' Finland opens applications for work permits for Nige...

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After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election, details emerge

After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election, details e...

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Obasanjo speaks as Babangida finally shares his story

Obasanjo speaks as Babangida finally shares his story

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken after former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, finally shared his story via the launch of a memoir.

‘How the war in Ukraine resembles the situation in Africa,’ Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria speaks

‘How the war in Ukraine resembles the situation in Africa,’ Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria speaks

The Ukrainian embassy in Nigeria, in a statement to Legit.ng, said Ukraine and Africa share a common adversary—neocolonial Russia—which must be roundly rejected.

Atiku meets former Nigerian ruler Babangida, video emerges

Atiku meets former Nigerian ruler Babangida, video emerges

Atiku Abubakar ha met with Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. While Atiku is eyeing the Nigerian presidency, Babangida is a former Nigerian military president.

Trump: Appeals court gives verdict on US leader's move to end birthright citizenship in America

Trump: Appeals court gives verdict on US leader's move to end birthright citizenship in America

The Appeals Court has ruled against the president of the United States (US), Donald Trump. The judement could now set up a Supreme Court showdown.

US ambassador breaks silence on accusation USAID is allegedly funding Boko Haram

US ambassador breaks silence on accusation USAID is allegedly funding Boko Haram

The United States (US) ambassador to Nigeria has broken his silence as allegation swirls over the USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram, a notorious terrorist group.

Breaking: Deaths recorded as planes collide midair again in US, video trends

Breaking: Deaths recorded as planes collide midair again in US, video trends

Deaths have been recorded after two planes collided midair again in the United States (US). The video of the tragedy is circulating on social media platforms.

Did Sultan of Sokoto wear charm garment? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto wear charm garment? Fact emerges

Some Facebook posts in Nigeria claimed the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, wore a charm garment. Legit.ng has analysed the claim.

Tinubu’s govt announces date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads

Tinubu’s govt announces date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads

The Bola Tinubu government has announced a date to ban 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads. A top public official, Ogbugo Ukoha, spoke to the press.

20 Nigerian soldiers in court over murder, other alleged crimes

20 Nigerian soldiers in court over murder, other alleged crimes

20 Nigerian soldiers are on trial over murder and other crimes. The court where the security agents are tried was convened by Major-General Oluyemi Olatoye.

Ridwan Adeola