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.

4175 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Lamidi Apapa takes over Labour Party amid Abure’s purported sack by Supreme Court

Lamidi Apapa takes over Labour Party amid Abure’s purported sack by Supreme Cour...

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Just In: Galadima raises alarm over alleged plot to impose state of emergency in Kano

Just In: Galadima raises alarm over alleged plot to impose state of emergency in...

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Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on comeback ahead of 2nd leg

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, speaks on comeback ahead...

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Alleged N3 billion fraud: 'How Kogi state funds were reportedly laundered,' witness speaks out

Alleged N3 billion fraud: 'How Kogi state funds were reportedly laundered,' witn...

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Anambra election: Peter Obi’s ex-ally finally shares next step after losing APC ticket

Anambra election: Peter Obi’s ex-ally finally shares next step after losing APC...

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2027 election: Tinubu's prominent aide speaks amid plots to sack president

2027 election: Tinubu's prominent aide speaks amid plots to sack president

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Dabiri reacts as VeryDarkMan gives her 1 wk to rescue children allegedly trafficked to Ivory Coast

Dabiri reacts as VeryDarkMan gives her 1 wk to rescue children allegedly trafficked to Ivory Coast

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on Tuesday, April 8, reacted after VeryDarkMan (VDM) called her out.

Nigerian military speaks on ransom coordination, payment by army generals for ex-NYSC DG’s release

Nigerian military speaks on ransom coordination, payment by army generals for ex-NYSC DG’s release

The Nigerian military has spoken out on the alleged ransom coordination and payment by army generals for the release of a former NYSC director-general.

Crisis worsens as Labour Party threatens to sanction Peter Obi, gives reason

Crisis worsens as Labour Party threatens to sanction Peter Obi, gives reason

The crisis in the Labour Party (LP) appears to have worsened as the opposition platform threatened to sanction Peter Obi. The party gave its reason.

2027 election: Northern stakeholders ask Atiku not to contest against Tinubu, give reason

2027 election: Northern stakeholders ask Atiku not to contest against Tinubu, give reason

Ahead of the 2027 general election, key northern stakeholders have asked Alhaji Atiku Abubakar not to contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tension as protesters defy police, storm streets in Abuja, Lagos, others

Tension as protesters defy police, storm streets in Abuja, Lagos, others

There was tension after some anti-government protesters defied the police in Nigeria. The demonstrators stormed streets in Abuja, Lagos, and others.

Breaking: Abure speaks as Supreme Court reportedly sacks him as Labour Party chairman

Breaking: Abure speaks as Supreme Court reportedly sacks him as Labour Party chairman

Barrister Julius Abure has spoken as the Nigerian apex court, the Supreme Court, reportedly sacked him as the Labour Party (LP) national chairman.

20 Nigerian governors under fire over N70k minimum wage

20 Nigerian governors under fire over N70k minimum wage

About 20 governors are under fire over the N70,000 minimum wage. The Senate passed the new bill into law in July 2024 following President Bola Tinubu's approval.

Fani-Kayode, 2 other names mentioned as Nigeria’s new ambassadors as Tinubu prepares to unveil list

Fani-Kayode, 2 other names mentioned as Nigeria’s new ambassadors as Tinubu prepares to unveil list

Femi Fani-Kayode and two other names have been mentioned as Nigeria’s new ambassadors as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to unveil his list.

Nigerian police react amid threat of nationwide protest

Nigerian police react amid threat of nationwide protest

The Nigerian police reacted amid threats of nationwide protests. The protest is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 7, 2025. Olumuyiwa Adejobi shared a statement.

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