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.

4193 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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FG releases statement on recruitment process in federal tertiary institutions

FG releases statement on recruitment process in federal tertiary institutions

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Military-led Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Military-led Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

7 days ago

Tinubu's govt meets with Dangote officials, shares fresh position on naira-for-crude

Tinubu's govt meets with Dangote officials, shares fresh position on naira-for-c...

7 days ago

Breaking: APGA's life patron, Maja Umeh, dies in Anambra

Breaking: APGA's life patron, Maja Umeh, dies in Anambra

7 days ago

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 of 2nd leg

Arsenal versus Real Madrid was played on Tuesday. Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, spoke on a possible comeback ahead of the second leg.

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,' witness speaks out

Amid an alleged N3 billion fraud, a witness has narrated how Kogi state funds were allegedly laundered. The EFCC shared a key update on Tuesday, April .

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 ticket

As Nigerians look forward to the Anambra governorship election 2025, Peter Obi’s former ally has finally shared the next step after losing the APC ticket.

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

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

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on economic affairs has downplayed the potential alliance between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi in the 2027 election.

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.

Ridwan Adeola