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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Senator Shehu Sani finally dumps PDP for APC ahead of 2027, details surface

Senator Shehu Sani finally dumps PDP for APC ahead of 2027, details surface

2 months ago

805 people killed in Kogi, Imo, Kwara, other states in 2025, details emerge

805 people killed in Kogi, Imo, Kwara, other states in 2025, details emerge

2 months ago

Pilot speaks on how he cheated death in Canadian plane crash

Pilot speaks on how he cheated death in Canadian plane crash

2 months ago

Just In: 8 die in fatal Imo accident as police commissioner wades in

Just In: 8 die in fatal Imo accident as police commissioner wades in

2 months ago

Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

Cracks emerge in Tinubu’s dynasty: "This crisis is a significant test for him"

2 months ago

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

UTME 2025: Expert shares strategy to score 350 and above in JAMB

2 months ago

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

Unfortunate spells: Inside the travails of youthful Nigerian women divorcées

The society often put the major blame on a woman who leaves her husband. In this special report, Legit.ng takes a deep dive into the issue of divorce.

Lawmaker speaks as Binance official names legislators who allegedly demanded $150m bribe

Lawmaker speaks as Binance official names legislators who allegedly demanded $150m bribe

An accused lawmaker, Philip Agbese, has reacted after Binance official, Tigran Gambaryan, named legislators who allegedly demanded a $150 million bribe.

APC's Ganduje mentions when power would return to the north amid Tinubu’s presidency

APC's Ganduje mentions when power would return to the north amid Tinubu’s presidency

The national chairman of the ruling APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has mentioned when power would return to the north amid Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency.

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not even consider 2baba

Natasha Osawaru: Benin-based pastor lists 7 reasons why Edo lawmaker should not even consider 2baba

Pastor Leo Olu Martins has said Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru should not have considered 2baba. The prominent preacher gave at least seven reasons for his position.

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

UNIZIK under fire for expelling student who 'assaulted lecturer', details emerge

UNIZIK has come under fire for expelling a female student who 'assaulted a lecturer' within the premises of the Anambra-based higher institution.

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 2023 election dies

Ayo Adebanjo: Obi speaks as veteran politician who strongly supported him in 2023 election dies

Peter Gregory Obi on Friday, February 14, mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo was a veteran politician and elder statesman.

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

Just In: Tears as Tinubu reacts to Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo's death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, February 14, mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo was a veteran politician and elder statesman.

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

Nigeria Customs Service takes action on seized arms, details surface

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken action on seized arms in the country. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, made a commitment.

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

Soludo-led Anambra govt seals Okija shrine, gives reason

The Anambra state government has sealed a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala local government area. The government gave the reason for its action.

Ridwan Adeola