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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EFCC makes arrests as voting commences in Edo election, video trends

EFCC makes arrests as voting commences in Edo election, video trends

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Edo state governorship election 2024: Live updates as Ighodalo, Okpebholo, Akpata battle for votes

Edo state governorship election 2024: Live updates as Ighodalo, Okpebholo, Akpat...

2 months ago

BREAKING: INEC announces extension of voting time in Edo election

BREAKING: INEC announces extension of voting time in Edo election

2 months ago

BREAKING: Edo APC strongman, Oshiomhole casts vote in gov'ship poll, "voters know what they want"

BREAKING: Edo APC strongman, Oshiomhole casts vote in gov'ship poll, "voters kno...

2 months ago

Edo governorship election: Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata casts vote with smiles, photo emerges

Edo governorship election: Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata casts vote with smiles,...

2 months ago

Amid non-implementation of N70k minimum wage, FG, trade unions agree on major adjustments

Amid non-implementation of N70k minimum wage, FG, trade unions agree on major ad...

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Obasanjo speaks on Nigerian leaders who should be in jail, gives reason

Obasanjo speaks on Nigerian leaders who should be in jail, gives reason

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken on some Nigerian leaders who he said should be in jail. Obasanjo governed Nigeria both as a military and democratic leader.

Edo governorship election 2024: APC, PDP share concerns as fear of violence heightens

Edo governorship election 2024: APC, PDP share concerns as fear of violence heightens

As the Edo governorship election holds on Saturday, September 21, the APC and PDP have shared their concerns. This is amid fears of violence which have heightened.

BREAKING: Nat'l commissioner voices out as people besiege INEC office in Edo, "it bothers me"

BREAKING: Nat'l commissioner voices out as people besiege INEC office in Edo, "it bothers me"

A top INEC official in Edo has spoken out following the presence of a crowd at an office of the agency in Oredo local government area of the south-south state.

BREAKING: Opposition party gets new candidate as flagbearer suddenly pulls out of Edo gov'ship race

BREAKING: Opposition party gets new candidate as flagbearer suddenly pulls out of Edo gov'ship race

After an opposition candidate suddenly withdrew from the Edo state governorship election 2024 race, the party immediately announced a new flagbearer.

FULL LIST: 4 PDP governors backing Wike’s support for embattled Damagum

FULL LIST: 4 PDP governors backing Wike’s support for embattled Damagum

At least four PDP governors are backing Nyesom Wike’s support for Umar Damagum. Some party chieftains believe Damagum has already overstayed his welcome.

JUST IN: Tinubu finally responds to allegation of 'being president to look for money', video trends

JUST IN: Tinubu finally responds to allegation of 'being president to look for money', video trends

President Bola Tinubu has finally responded to the allegation of being president “to look for money”. Tinubu spoke in a viral video on Friday, September 20.

BREAKING: IGP gives order as Edo voters go to the polls, details emerge

BREAKING: IGP gives order as Edo voters go to the polls, details emerge

The IGP has given an order as Edo voters go to the polls to elect a new governor on Saturday, September 21. About 17 contestants are in the race.

Edo election 2024: Pastor whose prophecy favoured Obaseki in 2019 drops prediction on winner

Edo election 2024: Pastor whose prophecy favoured Obaseki in 2019 drops prediction on winner

As Nigerians look forward to the Edo governorship election 2024, a prominent Nigerian prophet, Chinonso Emmanuel, has shared his prediction on the likely winner.

Tinubu’s top minister asked to resign as Zamfara governor alleges banditry links

Tinubu’s top minister asked to resign as Zamfara governor alleges banditry links

A top minister of President Bola Tinubu, Bello Matawalle, has been asked to resign from his position. Dauda Lawal levelled heavy allegations against Matawalle.

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