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

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Death toll in United States storms hits 14 amid tears, video trends

Death toll in United States storms hits 14 amid tears, video trends

2 months ago

Influential state senator dies in US after complications from knee surgery, details emerge

Influential state senator dies in US after complications from knee surgery, deta...

2 months ago

2027: Prof Dogara, over 200,000 opposition members join APC, photos, list emerge

2027: Prof Dogara, over 200,000 opposition members join APC, photos, list emerge

2 months ago

Breaking: US breaks silence as allegation swirls over USAID's alleged funding of Boko Haram

Breaking: US breaks silence as allegation swirls over USAID's alleged funding of...

2 months ago

Did Tinubu block US deportation flight from Landing? Fact emerges

Did Tinubu block US deportation flight from Landing? Fact emerges

2 months ago

“Dangerous times”: Atiku attacks Tinubu, APC over political crises in Osun, Lagos

“Dangerous times”: Atiku attacks Tinubu, APC over political crises in Osun, Lago...

2 months ago

JAMB mentions candidates who would not be allowed to sit UTME 2025 exam

JAMB mentions candidates who would not be allowed to sit UTME 2025 exam

JAMB has mentioned the candidates who would not be permitted to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2025 examination. The exam starts soon.

Tinubu's govt speaks on reducing food prices in Nigeria, details surface

Tinubu's govt speaks on reducing food prices in Nigeria, details surface

The Bola Tinubu government has spoken on reducing food prices in Nigeria. The FG, through the minister of information shared how this would be achieved.

2027: Ganduje under fire over message to north concerning Tinubu presidency, details surface

2027: Ganduje under fire over message to north concerning Tinubu presidency, details surface

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria, APC chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, is under fire over a message to the north concerning the Bola Tinubu presidency.

2027: "North seriously mobilising with consensus that Tinubu must step down," Lawal speaks

2027: "North seriously mobilising with consensus that Tinubu must step down," Lawal speaks

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general elections, it has emerged that the north is reportedly strongly mobilising against President Bola Tinubu.

Tinubu's govt sends key message to Trump's administration as US set to deport several Nigerians

Tinubu's govt sends key message to Trump's administration as US set to deport several Nigerians

The Bola Tinubu government has sent a message to Donald Trump's administration as the United States triggers its deportation policy which affects several Nigerians.

Apply: BATN Foundation announces N27 million grant opportunity for young Nigerian graduates

Apply: BATN Foundation announces N27 million grant opportunity for young Nigerian graduates

BATN Foundation has announced a N27 million grant opportunity for young Nigerian graduates. The link to apply for the opportunity has been made available.

WAEC: How to check 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates

WAEC: How to check 2024 WASSCE results for private candidates

WAEC has released the WASSCE results for candidates who sat for its private examination in 2024. WAEC stated that the exam recorded a 53.64% pass.

Lagos speaker Meranda 'under pressure to resign' as tension rises

Lagos speaker Meranda 'under pressure to resign' as tension rises

There is tension in the Lagos assembly as Mojisola Meranda is under serious pressure to step down from her new role. Meranda only recently replaced Mudasiru Obasa.

Abuja mob nabs, kills two suspected one-chance robbers, details emerge

Abuja mob nabs, kills two suspected one-chance robbers, details emerge

A group of angry residents in Abuja have nabbed and killed two suspected one-chance robbers. The incident was videoed and circulated on social media platforms.

Ridwan Adeola