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 election 2024: Certificates APC, LP, PDP candidates submitted to INEC

Edo election 2024: Certificates APC, LP, PDP candidates submitted to INEC

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Edo governorship election 2024: 3 reasons Obaseki's PDP may lose poll

Edo governorship election 2024: 3 reasons Obaseki's PDP may lose poll

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New twist as former Sokoto governor, Bafarawa, asks for forgiveness: “I must confess”

New twist as former Sokoto governor, Bafarawa, asks for forgiveness: “I must con...

2 months ago

Edo election 2024: Cleric predicts winner, ‘I saw it’

Edo election 2024: Cleric predicts winner, ‘I saw it’

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Major cabinet rejig imminent as Tinubu plans to scrap humanitarian ministry, report

Major cabinet rejig imminent as Tinubu plans to scrap humanitarian ministry, rep...

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NELFund applications reach 400,000 as FG gives assurance to university students, details emerge

NELFund applications reach 400,000 as FG gives assurance to university students,...

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BREAKING: Gunshots as EFCC reportedly storms Kogi govt lodge to arrest Yahaya Bello, video emerges

BREAKING: Gunshots as EFCC reportedly storms Kogi govt lodge to arrest Yahaya Bello, video emerges

Yahaya Bello's team has made another claim regarding the former governor's protracted tussle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Edo governorship election 2024: Nigerian prophet shares prediction on winner, 'he is God's choice'

Edo governorship election 2024: Nigerian prophet shares prediction on winner, 'he is God's choice'

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

JUST IN: Nigerian Air Force begins transportation of INEC materials for Edo election, photos surface

JUST IN: Nigerian Air Force begins transportation of INEC materials for Edo election, photos surface

The Nigerian Air Force has started transportation of INEC materials for the Edo state governorship election 2024. The poll is slated for Saturday, September 21.

Edo governorship election 2024: Shehu Sani reacts as INEC says 379,000 PVCs uncollected, "imagine"

Edo governorship election 2024: Shehu Sani reacts as INEC says 379,000 PVCs uncollected, "imagine"

Ahead of the Edo governorship election 2024, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the issue of uncollected PVCs. PVCs are important in Nigeria's election.

Federal high court dismisses EFCC suit against Nigerian estate, details emerge

Federal high court dismisses EFCC suit against Nigerian estate, details emerge

A federal high court has dismissed the EFCC's suit against a Nigerian estate. The property is based in Owerri, Imo state, in the southeastern part of the country.

Edo governorship election 2024: Opposition party brags about imminent victory

Edo governorship election 2024: Opposition party brags about imminent victory

Ahead of the Edo governorship election 2024, an opposition party, Accord, on Wednesday, September 18, bragged about its imminent victory in the state.

FULL LIST: Prominent Kaduna politician tells 4 eminent Nigerians to rescue country

FULL LIST: Prominent Kaduna politician tells 4 eminent Nigerians to rescue country

A prominent Kaduna politician, Salhiu Lukman, has told four influential public figures to rescue Nigeria. This is amid the country's current economic hardship.

JUST IN: JAMB to limit physical interaction with candidates over fraud, details emerge

JUST IN: JAMB to limit physical interaction with candidates over fraud, details emerge

JAMB is perfecting plans to limit physical interaction with UTME candidates. JAMB registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, spoke during a recent meeting.

Panic as continued tremors hit Abuja, details emerge

Panic as continued tremors hit Abuja, details emerge

Panic has been noted in Abuja following continued tremors in the Nigerian capital city. Residents on Tuesday, September 17, sent a message to the federal government.

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