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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House of assembly reacts to assassination of Lagos prince, Demola Akinloye

House of assembly reacts to assassination of Lagos prince, Demola Akinloye

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PDP BoT holds key meeting with Wike amid party's unending crisis

PDP BoT holds key meeting with Wike amid party's unending crisis

2 months ago

‘Divine message to Tinubu’, Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning to president

‘Divine message to Tinubu’, Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning to president

2 months ago

Full list: Peter Obi, 5 other politicians who donated large sums of money to Borno flood victims

Full list: Peter Obi, 5 other politicians who donated large sums of money to Bor...

2 months ago

'How did Tinubu become rich?' Nigerians react as minister says president too wealthy to loot

'How did Tinubu become rich?' Nigerians react as minister says president too wea...

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Sources disclose details of Obasanjo’s meeting with Babangida, Abdulsalami

Sources disclose details of Obasanjo’s meeting with Babangida, Abdulsalami

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FULL LIST: Ali Kachalla, 6 other bandit warlords killed under Tinubu's govt

FULL LIST: Ali Kachalla, 6 other bandit warlords killed under Tinubu's govt

Several bandit warlords, including Baleri Fakai, have been killed under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government. Legit.ng highlights all the eliminated slain terrorists.

Just in: Deaths recorded amid heavy gunshots in Imo as police battle gunmen, details emerge

Just in: Deaths recorded amid heavy gunshots in Imo as police battle gunmen, details emerge

There were heavy gunshots in Imo state as police operatives gallantly battled several gunmen in Imo state, southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

FULL LIST: Candidates contesting in Edo 2024 governorship election and their parties

FULL LIST: Candidates contesting in Edo 2024 governorship election and their parties

The full list of the 17 candidates contesting in the Edo 2024 governorship election and their parties has emerged. The winner will succeed Godwin Obaseki.

JUST IN: Five feared killed as heavy shooting rocks election in Rivers, details emerge

JUST IN: Five feared killed as heavy shooting rocks election in Rivers, details emerge

Five people have been feared killed after a heavy shooting rocked the IYC election in Rivers state. Legit.ng sighted videos of the unfortunate incident.

Tinubu under fire as SERAP drags president to court over fuel price, details emerge

Tinubu under fire as SERAP drags president to court over fuel price, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu is under fire as SERAP has dragged him to court over the fuel price in Nigeria. The cost of petrol per litre was recently increased.

FULL LIST: Public holidays to be observed in Nigeria in September 2024

FULL LIST: Public holidays to be observed in Nigeria in September 2024

Legit.ng presents a full list of the public holidays Nigerians will observe in September 2024. These include Eid-ul-Maulud and a state election work-free day.

BREAKING: Kano confirms public holiday as govt announces adjustment to schools' calendar

BREAKING: Kano confirms public holiday as govt announces adjustment to schools' calendar

Authorities in Kano have confirmed a public holiday set for Monday, September 16. The state government announced an adjustment to the school calendar.

JUST IN: Lamentation as gunmen kill chairman of biggest Enugu market, Stephen Aniagu, photo emerges

JUST IN: Lamentation as gunmen kill chairman of biggest Enugu market, Stephen Aniagu, photo emerges

Residents are lamenting after gunmen killed the chairman of the biggest market in Enugu state, Stephen Aniagu. The fatal attack occurred on Saturday.

Primate Ayodele finally responds to critics calling him fake prophet, video trends

Primate Ayodele finally responds to critics calling him fake prophet, video trends

Primate Elijah Ayodele has finally responded to critics calling him fake prophet. The influential cleric spoke in a trending video seen by Legit.ng.

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