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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APC reacts as top observer group says results of Edo governorship election was manipulated

APC reacts as top observer group says results of Edo governorship election was m...

2 months ago

Full list: Northern PDP bigwigs who could replace Umar Damagum as party's national chairman

Full list: Northern PDP bigwigs who could replace Umar Damagum as party's nation...

2 months ago

FULL LIST: 6 PDP governors against embattled chairman, Umar Damagum

FULL LIST: 6 PDP governors against embattled chairman, Umar Damagum

2 months ago

Tears as ghastly motor accident kills 5 police officers in Kano, details emerge

Tears as ghastly motor accident kills 5 police officers in Kano, details emerge

2 months ago

Peter Obi blamed for APC’s win in Edo 2024 governorship election, details emerge

Peter Obi blamed for APC’s win in Edo 2024 governorship election, details emerge

2 months ago

“So sad”: Emotional 1 month old video of Rukayat Gawat exchanging bants with brother, Jubril, trends

“So sad”: Emotional 1 month old video of Rukayat Gawat exchanging bants with bro...

2 months ago

Nigerian army reacts to alleged resignation of COAS Taoreed Lagbaja

Nigerian army reacts to alleged resignation of COAS Taoreed Lagbaja

The army has reacted to reports on the alleged resignation of the chief of army staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja was appointed in 2023 by President Bola Tinubu.

Results of Edo governorship election 2024 deemed manipulated, details emerge

Results of Edo governorship election 2024 deemed manipulated, details emerge

A fresh allegation has surfaced indicating that the results of the Edo governorship election 2024 were manipulated. INEC officials allegedly altered figures.

Edo governorship election 2024: List of biggest winners and losers

Edo governorship election 2024: List of biggest winners and losers

The curtain has been drawn on the Edo state governorship election 2024: Legit.ng highlights the biggest winners and losers from the widely-followed poll.

Edo election 2024: 4 things that made APC's victory possible

Edo election 2024: 4 things that made APC's victory possible

APC's Senator Monday Okpebholo edged Barrister Asue Ighodalo in the 2024 Edo governorship election. Legit.ng notes reasons the ruling PDP lost in the state.

Throwback video shows Oba of Benin giving Obaseki crucial advice

Throwback video shows Oba of Benin giving Obaseki crucial advice

An old clip has shown the Oba of Benin giving Godwin Obaseki, the outgoing governor of Edo state, crucial advice. An election held in Edo on Saturday, September 21.

Edo election results: Full list of LGAs won by APC's Monday Okpebholo

Edo election results: Full list of LGAs won by APC's Monday Okpebholo

The Edo state election 2024 results by local government are now available. Legit.ng has compiled the list of LGAs won by APC's Senator Monday Okpebholo.

Edo state 2024 governorship election result by senatorial district

Edo state 2024 governorship election result by senatorial district

The Edo state 2024 governorship election result by senatorial district has emerged. The PDP won the more senatorial districts despite suffering defeat.

Obaseki reacts as INEC officially announces APC as winner of Edo governorship election

Obaseki reacts as INEC officially announces APC as winner of Edo governorship election

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, on Sunday night, September 22, reacted after INEC officially announced the APC as winner of Edo governorship election.

FULL LIST: Edo state election 2024 results in all local government areas

FULL LIST: Edo state election 2024 results in all local government areas

The Edo state election 2024 results by local government are now available. Legit.ng has compiled the scores obtained by the PDP, APC, and Labour Party (LP).

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