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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Edo State Governorship Election Results 2024: Live Updates from INEC

Edo State Governorship Election Results 2024: Live Updates from INEC

2 months ago

BREAKING: APC extends victory margin by over 50,000 votes in Edo election, details emerge

BREAKING: APC extends victory margin by over 50,000 votes in Edo election, detai...

2 months ago

“Many things going on all of a sudden”, Ighodalo cries out amid anxiety over Edo results

“Many things going on all of a sudden”, Ighodalo cries out amid anxiety over Edo...

2 months ago

Latest on Edo election 2024: Joe Igbokwe suggests PDP lost, mocks Obaseki

Latest on Edo election 2024: Joe Igbokwe suggests PDP lost, mocks Obaseki

2 months ago

Obaseki explains actual reason for storming office as Edo voters decide next governor

Obaseki explains actual reason for storming office as Edo voters decide next gov...

2 months ago

Anxiety as INEC postpones final collation of Edo election results again, details emerge

Anxiety as INEC postpones final collation of Edo election results again, details...

2 months ago

PDP wins first local govt in Edo governorship election 2024, details emerge

PDP wins first local govt in Edo governorship election 2024, details emerge

The PDP has won the first local government in the 2024 Edo governorship election results announced by INEC. Legit.ng obtained the results from Igueben.

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Edo state governorship election 2024: Polling units results live updates

Get live updates and a detailed breakdown of the Edo State Governorship Election 2024 polling unit results. Stay informed on the latest Edo election news and trends.

BREAKING: Tensions rise in Edo as INEC announces when it will resume collation of election results

BREAKING: Tensions rise in Edo as INEC announces when it will resume collation of election results

Tensions rose in Edo on Sunday morning, September 22, as INEC shared when it will resume the collation of election results regarding the 2024 governorship poll.

Fact check: Is it true that PDP has won Edo governorship election 2024?

Fact check: Is it true that PDP has won Edo governorship election 2024?

There are claims on several social media platforms that the PDP has won the Edo governorship election 2024. Legit.ng's probe has uncovered the facts.

Jubilation as APC's Okpebholo thrash PDP, LP to claim own polling unit, details emerge

Jubilation as APC's Okpebholo thrash PDP, LP to claim own polling unit, details emerge

APC's Monday Okpebholo has won his polling unit in the ongoing Edo state governorship election 2024. Okpebholo beat Olumide Akpata and Asue Ighodalo.

Edo state election result emerges from deputy governor Shaibu's polling unit as APC smiles

Edo state election result emerges from deputy governor Shaibu's polling unit as APC smiles

The election result from the Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu's polling unit in the state has emerged. The result gladdened APC members' hearts.

INEC gives condition to upload Edo governorship election 2024 results

INEC gives condition to upload Edo governorship election 2024 results

INEC has disclosed when the Edo election results will be uploaded. The Edo resident electoral commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, spoke in a video interview.

PDP's Asue Ighodalo wins first polling unit in Edo governorship election 2024

PDP's Asue Ighodalo wins first polling unit in Edo governorship election 2024

The PDP's Asue Ighodalo has won the first polling unit in the ongoing Edo state governorship election 2024. Ighodalo beat Olumide Akpata and Monday Okpebholo.

PDP’s Asue Ighodalo raises fresh alarm over alleged crime by APC in Edo, details emerge

PDP’s Asue Ighodalo raises fresh alarm over alleged crime by APC in Edo, details emerge

As the Edo state election gets underway, PDP’s Asue Ighodalo has made a fresh allegation against the APC. Ighodalo was not too pleased after casting his vote.

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