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.

3522 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Hardship in Nigeria: Don shares survival tips with citizens

Hardship in Nigeria: Don shares survival tips with citizens

2 months ago

Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, to face disciplinary committee, details emerge

Tinubu’s top minister, Wike, to face disciplinary committee, details emerge

2 months ago

Presidency breaks silence on alleged rift between Tinubu, Shettima

Presidency breaks silence on alleged rift between Tinubu, Shettima

2 months ago

JAMB terminates undisclosed admissions in Nigeria, details emerge

JAMB terminates undisclosed admissions in Nigeria, details emerge

2 months ago

Andrew Wynne: Wanted Brit speaks out as Nigerian police accuse him of plot to overthrow Tinubu

Andrew Wynne: Wanted Brit speaks out as Nigerian police accuse him of plot to ov...

2 months ago

Opposition parties react amid reports Tinubu may sack ministers, details emerge

Opposition parties react amid reports Tinubu may sack ministers, details emerge

2 months ago

JUST IN: Military breaks silence on alleged abduction, killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto

JUST IN: Military breaks silence on alleged abduction, killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto

The military has opened up on the alleged abduction and killing of 150 people by terrorists in Sokoto. The northern state is one of the most affected by terrorists.

5 things to know about new DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi

5 things to know about new DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi

Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new DSS DG. Legit.ng spotlights the man who took over from Yusuf Bichi as a new dawn begins in the Nigerian secret police.

'Only less than 15 are performing': Tinubu told to sack, replace ministers, list emerges

'Only less than 15 are performing': Tinubu told to sack, replace ministers, list emerges

Amid Nigeria's prevailing challenges, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to immediately sack or replace several ministers working with him.

'Layers of deceit': Atiku slams NNPCL over $6 billion debt admission

'Layers of deceit': Atiku slams NNPCL over $6 billion debt admission

After the NNPCL admitted that debt to petrol suppliers is responsible for the lingering queues at petrol stations, Atiku Abubakar released a statement.

Atiku’s camp reacts as Nigerian minister calls Tinubu “Daddy” in China, video trends

Atiku’s camp reacts as Nigerian minister calls Tinubu “Daddy” in China, video trends

AbdulRasheed Shehu, the special assistant on broadcast media to Atiku Abubakar, has accused Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, the minister of defence, of "sycophancy".

Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu: ‘the time is now’

Primate Ayodele sends fresh warning message to Tinubu: ‘the time is now’

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has told President Bola Tinubu that the NNPCL’s current role in Nigeria's oil and gas sector is not helping the country.

Edo election: Oshiomhole under fire for saying Obaseki’s wife is childless in trending video

Edo election: Oshiomhole under fire for saying Obaseki’s wife is childless in trending video

After former Edo governor, Adams Oshiomhole, chided his successor’s wife, Betsy Obaseki, as childless, several Nigerians fumed at the serving senator.

BREAKING: Jubilation as several NNPP members in Kano dump party for APC, dep senate president reacts

BREAKING: Jubilation as several NNPP members in Kano dump party for APC, dep senate president reacts

There is jubilation in the APC in Kano as several NNPP members in the state have dumped the party for the ruling central political party. Sen. Barau Jibrin reacted.

Man United vs Liverpool: Amid defeat, lawmaker Akin Alabi not sure Ten Hag will last till Christmas

Man United vs Liverpool: Amid defeat, lawmaker Akin Alabi not sure Ten Hag will last till Christmas

Akin Alabi, member of the house of representatives, has spoken about the high likelihood of Manchester United sacking Coach Erik ten Hag, before the end of 2024.

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