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.

3529 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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WAEC extends registration for 2024 WASSCE private candidates, details emerge

WAEC extends registration for 2024 WASSCE private candidates, details emerge

3 months ago

LIST: Locations one million man protest will take place as hunger protesters hold grand finale

LIST: Locations one million man protest will take place as hunger protesters hol...

3 months ago

No survivors: Tragedy as plane carrying 62 people crashes in residential area in Brazil, video trends

No survivors: Tragedy as plane carrying 62 people crashes in residential area in...

3 months ago

'How Buhari, Kyari blocked my attempt to purchase oilfield', Tony Elumelu opens up

'How Buhari, Kyari blocked my attempt to purchase oilfield', Tony Elumelu opens...

3 months ago

Will you run for President? Tony Elumelu gives answer ahead of 2027 elections

Will you run for President? Tony Elumelu gives answer ahead of 2027 elections

3 months ago

Hardship: Shehu Sani reacts as Nigerian governors get N570 billion to support citizens

Hardship: Shehu Sani reacts as Nigerian governors get N570 billion to support ci...

3 months ago

JUST IN: Tragedy as militia kills more than 30 in Benue, details emerge

JUST IN: Tragedy as militia kills more than 30 in Benue, details emerge

A deadly attack has been recorded in Benue state as militia members have killed more than 30 people. Legit.ng learnt that the attack was retaliatory.

'End Bad Governance' organisers make major announcement, details emerge

'End Bad Governance' organisers make major announcement, details emerge

Anti-hardship protest organisers have declared three days of mourning in Lagos to honour their colleagues across the country killed by Nigerian security agents.

Hardship protest: NLC, TUC told to declare general strike, "now is the time"

Hardship protest: NLC, TUC told to declare general strike, "now is the time"

Amid the protest against hardship in some Nigerian cities, the NLC and TUC have been told that they should declare a general strike because "now is the time".

Protest in Nigeria August 2024 LIVE updates Day 8: NLC tables demand in fresh statement

Protest in Nigeria August 2024 LIVE updates Day 8: NLC tables demand in fresh statement

Legit.ng brings you live updates as protesters across Nigeria continue the national demonstration over the worsening economic crisis and alleged bad governance.

Tragedy as fire destroys Mobil filling station, properties in Ikeja, Lagos, video trends

Tragedy as fire destroys Mobil filling station, properties in Ikeja, Lagos, video trends

A fire incident hit a Mobil filling station in the Lagos capital, Ikeja, on Thursday, August 8. Videos and pictures of the incident trended on social media.

Nigerians react after Bayo Onanuga called clip of Tinubu’s passionate plea to Nigerians “old video”

Nigerians react after Bayo Onanuga called clip of Tinubu’s passionate plea to Nigerians “old video”

Nigerians on social media are discussing a notable clarification by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu.

Tension in Bauchi as angry youths burn down top traditional ruler’s palace, details surface

Tension in Bauchi as angry youths burn down top traditional ruler’s palace, details surface

Some youths in Lere, Bauchi state, expressed their displeasure with an act allegedly carried out by the military. The mob burnt down a traditional ruler's palace.

Protests: 'Why attacks in Kano successfully happened', Emir Sanusi Sanusi speaks out

Protests: 'Why attacks in Kano successfully happened', Emir Sanusi Sanusi speaks out

Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, on Wednesday, August 7, said intelligence failure led to the attacks on properties during the anti-hardship protest in the state.

DSS takes action as protesters fly Russia flag in northern Nigeria, ‘7 Polish nationals under probe’

DSS takes action as protesters fly Russia flag in northern Nigeria, ‘7 Polish nationals under probe’

The DSS has confirmed that some persons have been arrested in relation to the flying of Russian flags in Nigeria. Among the arrested persons are Polish citizens.

Ridwan Adeola