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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Jubilation as Nigerian govt disburses over N3.5 billion to teachers, doctors, others, details emerge

Jubilation as Nigerian govt disburses over N3.5 billion to teachers, doctors, ot...

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Presidential compressed natural gas initiative takes fresh action to slash transportation costs

Presidential compressed natural gas initiative takes fresh action to slash trans...

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BREAKING: After 6 years, court finally sentences all 5 suspects in deadly Offa bank robbery to death

BREAKING: After 6 years, court finally sentences all 5 suspects in deadly Offa b...

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VeryDarkMan's revelation on Bobrisky: Lawmakers take action on bribery allegations against EFCC, NCS

VeryDarkMan's revelation on Bobrisky: Lawmakers take action on bribery allegatio...

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Report discloses step taken by Tinubu’s ministers amid likely sacks

Report discloses step taken by Tinubu’s ministers amid likely sacks

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'No more N33k': Tinubu, other Nigerian presidents who increased NYSC allawee

'No more N33k': Tinubu, other Nigerian presidents who increased NYSC allawee

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No more N33k: Jubilation as Nigerian govt increases NYSC members allowance, new pay unveiled

No more N33k: Jubilation as Nigerian govt increases NYSC members allowance, new pay unveiled

The Federal Government has approved the increment of Corps Members' monthly allowance to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024.

FULL LIST: Elections that may be won by APC before 2027

FULL LIST: Elections that may be won by APC before 2027

The list of state governorship elections that may be won by the APC before 2027 has been highlighted by Legit.ng. Already, APC has Edo state in the bag.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi under fire for allegedly disrespecting Prophet Muhammad, video emerges

Emir of Kano, Sanusi under fire for allegedly disrespecting Prophet Muhammad, video emerges

The reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is under fire for allegedly disrespecting Prophet Muhammad. Sanusi is the leader of Tijaniyya Islamic sect in Nigeria.

EFCC tackles Yahaya Bello’s non appearance in court for arraignment, details emerge

EFCC tackles Yahaya Bello’s non appearance in court for arraignment, details emerge

EFCC has tackled Yahaya Bello’s non-appearance in court for arraignment. EFCC is prosecuting Bello on 18-count charges bordering on money laundering of N80 billion.

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

Benin Republic authorities have arrested the presidential guard commander and two other persons over a suspected plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon.

“2025 will be worse", Ayodele drops prediction on economy, asks Tinubu to sack Buhari’s appointee

“2025 will be worse", Ayodele drops prediction on economy, asks Tinubu to sack Buhari’s appointee

Primate Elijah Ayodele has dropped a new prediction on the economy. Ayodele asked President Bola Tinubu to sack a public official appointed by Muhammadu Buhari.

Presidency rules out Tinubu intervening in Dangote, NNPCL fuel price feud, gives reason

Presidency rules out Tinubu intervening in Dangote, NNPCL fuel price feud, gives reason

The presidency has rules out President Bola Tinubu intervening in the Dangote-NNPCL fuel price feud. The presidency gave its reason on Wednesday, September 25.

Challenge for Bello as EFCC insists ex Kogi gov must have day in court, details emerge

Challenge for Bello as EFCC insists ex Kogi gov must have day in court, details emerge

The challenge for Yahaya Bello persists as the EFCC insisted on Wednesday, September 25, that the former Kogi state governor must have his day in court.

LP sends Edo election results to lawyers, speaks on challenging APC's victory in court

LP sends Edo election results to lawyers, speaks on challenging APC's victory in court

The Labour Party has sent the Edo election 2024 results to lawyers. LP's candidate, Olumide Akpata, spoke on the likelihood of challenging APC's victory in court.

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