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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Northern ministers reportedly get marching orders over Tinubu, details surface

Northern ministers reportedly get marching orders over Tinubu, details surface

2 months ago

2027: New move spells out roles for Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai amid quest to sack Tinubu

2027: New move spells out roles for Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai amid q...

2 months ago

Deportation: Has Tinubu shut down Nigeria’s embassy in US? Fact emerges

Deportation: Has Tinubu shut down Nigeria’s embassy in US? Fact emerges

2 months ago

Is English no longer language of instruction in schools in Kano, other northern states? Fact Emerges

Is English no longer language of instruction in schools in Kano, other northern...

2 months ago

2027: Barau Jibrin, 4 other major likely APC contenders in Kano state election, full list emerges

2027: Barau Jibrin, 4 other major likely APC contenders in Kano state election,...

2 months ago

Did Shettima protest that president ’delegates VP’s responsibilities’ to Seyi Tinubu? Fact emerges

Did Shettima protest that president ’delegates VP’s responsibilities’ to Seyi Ti...

2 months ago

2027: Atiku meets APC bigwig in Abuja, photos surface amid permutations

2027: Atiku meets APC bigwig in Abuja, photos surface amid permutations

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has met a top All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain. Photographs of the visit surfaced online on Monday, February 3, 2025.

APC governor sacks all political appointees, details surface

APC governor sacks all political appointees, details surface

A governor has sacked all his political appointees. The public official had earlier dissolved the state executive council in the APC state. Legit.ng has the details.

Emir of Zazzau, others mourn as prominent Kano-born business mogul dies

Emir of Zazzau, others mourn as prominent Kano-born business mogul dies

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, and others are mourning following the death of a prominent Kano-born business mogul. The senior citizen died on Monday.

Reno Omokri lists the best and worst courses to study at university in 2025 and beyond

Reno Omokri lists the best and worst courses to study at university in 2025 and beyond

Reno Omokri has listed the best and worst courses to study at the university in 2025 and beyond. 18 courses were on Omokri's list, as seen by Legit.ng.

Banditry: Military kills Bello Turji's former ally, 2 other terrorist leaders, details emerge

Banditry: Military kills Bello Turji's former ally, 2 other terrorist leaders, details emerge

The military has killed Bello Turji's former ally and two other terrorist leaders. Legit.ng has the details of the daring operations by the Nigerian forces.

Plane fatally crashes on passenger bus in Brazil, video trends

Plane fatally crashes on passenger bus in Brazil, video trends

Several people were killed when a plane crashed in Brazil on Friday, February 7, 2025. There has been a sort of increase in aviation accidents lately.

Did Trump target Tinubu, African leaders to sell their jets, deport their children? Fact emerges

Did Trump target Tinubu, African leaders to sell their jets, deport their children? Fact emerges

Some reports said US President Donald Trump is targeting African leaders with order to sell their jets and deport their children. Legit.ng has analysed this claim.

Southeast insecurity: Justice Azuka, other prominent politicians kidnapped, killed

Southeast insecurity: Justice Azuka, other prominent politicians kidnapped, killed

The insecurity in Nigeria's southeast geopolitical zone is not subsiding. Justice Azuka is the latest prominent victim. Legit.ng highlights other politicians.

Breaking: Several people killed as plane crashes in Philippines, video trends

Breaking: Several people killed as plane crashes in Philippines, video trends

Several people were killed when a plane crashed in Philippines on Thursday, February 6. There has been a sort of increase in aviation accidents lately.

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