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

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker, cautions Nigerians

Natasha Osawaru: Lawyer reacts to 2baba’s confirmation of romance with lawmaker,...

2 months ago

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with Natasha Osawaru

Presidential aide speaks on implication of 2baba 'advertising' relationship with...

2 months ago

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

House of reps pass tax reform bills for second reading, details emerge

2 months ago

Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

Security agents bust human trafficking ring in Ogun state, rescue 16 victims

2 months ago

2027 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source, provides details

2027 presidency: '2 notable northern zones sharply divided over Tinubu,' source,...

2 months ago

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

Nigerian security forces kill 8,000 terrorists, details emerge

2 months ago

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

Is first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo, dead? Fact emerges

A first-class Nigerian monarch, Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, broke his silence amid strong death rumours.

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

Has Donald Trump, US stopped issuing visas to Nigerians? Fact emerges

Some reports said US authorities, under new president, Donald Trump, have stopped issuing visas to Nigerians. A fact-checking platform has analysed this claim.

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

Breaking: Nigerian Customs suspends enforcement of 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods

The Nigerian Customs Service has decided to suspend the enforcement of the 4 percent free-on-board value on imported goods in the West African country.

Tears as Tinubu’s top campaigner dies in Lagos, "words fail me"

Tears as Tinubu’s top campaigner dies in Lagos, "words fail me"

A top campaigner of President Bola Tinubu is dead. The deceased is also influential in a state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Police open up amid reports infamous SARS has returned in Nigeria

Police open up amid reports infamous SARS has returned in Nigeria

Police authorities in Nigeria have spoken out amid reports that the infamous SARS has returned in the country. Police spokesman releases a statement.

Supreme Court gives judgment on Fubara’s appeal challenging Wike ally-led assembly

Supreme Court gives judgment on Fubara’s appeal challenging Wike ally-led assembly

The Supreme Court has given its judgment on Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal challenging Nyesom Wike ally-led state house of assembly.

Obasanjo holds meeting with Atiku, Tambuwal, others, amid 2027 permutations, video emerges

Obasanjo holds meeting with Atiku, Tambuwal, others, amid 2027 permutations, video emerges

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo held a meeting with Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and a few opposition figures on Monday, February 10, in Ogun state.

Did authorities ask all unemployed Nigerians to register at any employment directorate? Fact emerges

Did authorities ask all unemployed Nigerians to register at any employment directorate? Fact emerges

A message said authorities asked all unemployed Nigerians to unfailingly register at any directorate of employment office. Legit.ng checked if this is true.

Rivers: Tension as 19 people feared killed in renewed cult clash, details emerge

Rivers: Tension as 19 people feared killed in renewed cult clash, details emerge

Tension surfaced on Sunday, February 9, when 19 people were reportedly killed in a renewed cult clash. A source in the area explained what happened.

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