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.

3518 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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LIST: Wike, other Tinubu's appointees who formerly served under PDP govt

LIST: Wike, other Tinubu's appointees who formerly served under PDP govt

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Tithes: Throwback video shows TB Joshua uncovering pastors who are not ministers of God

Tithes: Throwback video shows TB Joshua uncovering pastors who are not ministers...

a month ago

Did Rivers INEC REC wear cap bearing Tinubu’s insignia? Fact emerges

Did Rivers INEC REC wear cap bearing Tinubu’s insignia? Fact emerges

a month ago

Pastor Adeboye: Throwback video shows what Prophet TB Joshua said about tithe

Pastor Adeboye: Throwback video shows what Prophet TB Joshua said about tithe

a month ago

BREAKING: Nationwide strike looms as FG fails to honour agreement with ASUU

BREAKING: Nationwide strike looms as FG fails to honour agreement with ASUU

a month ago

2027 presidency: Wike, 2 other long standing PDP members who could support Tinubu

2027 presidency: Wike, 2 other long standing PDP members who could support Tinub...

a month ago

Tears as Senator Jonathan Zwingina dies in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja

Tears as Senator Jonathan Zwingina dies in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja

Senator Jonathan Zwingina, the former director-general (DG) of the MKO Abiola campaign organisation, has died. Zwingina had been battling an illness.

Tinubu’s ally speaks on when president will dissolve cabinet

Tinubu’s ally speaks on when president will dissolve cabinet

An ally of President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has spoken on when the Nigerian leader will dissolve his cabinet. Bwala spoke in an interview monitored by Legit.ng.

War escalates in Gaza as head of Hamas govt reportedly assassinated

War escalates in Gaza as head of Hamas govt reportedly assassinated

The conflict in the middle east escalated on Thursday morning, October 3. Rawhi Mushtaha, head of Hamas government in Gaza was reportedly assassinated.

Omokri's meeting with Tinubu sparks talks of possible presidential appointment: "Nice one Reno"

Omokri's meeting with Tinubu sparks talks of possible presidential appointment: "Nice one Reno"

Prominent opposition party member, Reno Omokri, met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Aso Rock on Nigeria's independence day 2024. A picture surfaced online.

JUST IN: Tears as gunmen reportedly assassinate APC LGA chairman in Kebbi, details emerge

JUST IN: Tears as gunmen reportedly assassinate APC LGA chairman in Kebbi, details emerge

Tragedy struck in Kebbi on Wednesday, October 2, as some gunmen assassinated a prominent APC local government chairman in the state, Alhaji Bako Bala.

2027: List of southern politicians who may challenge President Tinubu

2027: List of southern politicians who may challenge President Tinubu

Some southern politicians may challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Legit.ng highlights some possible contestants which include Peter Obi and Nyesom Wike.

Top analyst names govt official who could be "biggest loser" if Tinubu dissolves cabinet

Top analyst names govt official who could be "biggest loser" if Tinubu dissolves cabinet

A top analyst has named the government official who could be "biggest loser" if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally decides to dissolve his cabinet.

N77k allawee: NYSC members kick as monthly pay drops, say "this is not proper"

N77k allawee: NYSC members kick as monthly pay drops, say "this is not proper"

NYSC members are not happy after their September salary was paid on Wednesday, October 2. Corps members across Nigeria had been expecting N77,000.

Drama as Obi’s top ally expresses willingness to face firing squad, gives reason in trending video

Drama as Obi’s top ally expresses willingness to face firing squad, gives reason in trending video

Peter Obi’s top ally, Pat Utomi, has expressed willingness to face a firing squad. Utomi gave his reason for the resolve in an interview on Wednesday, October 2.

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