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.

3533 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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BREAKING: Governors, Tinubu’s ministers to meet over planned hardship protest, details emerge

BREAKING: Governors, Tinubu’s ministers to meet over planned hardship protest, d...

4 months ago

How true is Akpabio's statement that every employer is to pay N70k minimum wage?

How true is Akpabio's statement that every employer is to pay N70k minimum wage?

4 months ago

‘No more prayers’, Primate Ayodele discloses solution to Nigeria's problems

‘No more prayers’, Primate Ayodele discloses solution to Nigeria's problems

4 months ago

Jubilation as JAMB doles out N1.875 billion to tertiary institutions, details, photos emerge

Jubilation as JAMB doles out N1.875 billion to tertiary institutions, details, p...

4 months ago

Hardship protest ‘not billed to end in peace’, Bwala speaks out after meeting Tinubu

Hardship protest ‘not billed to end in peace’, Bwala speaks out after meeting Ti...

4 months ago

JUST IN: Atiku’s ex campaign spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, confirms defection plans to APC, pics trend

JUST IN: Atiku’s ex campaign spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, confirms defection plan...

4 months ago

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt resumes mass trial of over 300 terrorism suspects, details emerge

JUST IN: Tinubu's govt resumes mass trial of over 300 terrorism suspects, details emerge

More than 300 suspects are on trial with strong judges manning the 5 courts set up for speedy administration of justice on the ongoing trial in terrorism.

Tinubu sent fresh message as labour, FG settle for N70K new national minimum wage

Tinubu sent fresh message as labour, FG settle for N70K new national minimum wage

Following the accord between the FG and labour concerning the new national minimum wage, the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has released a statement.

2027 election: “A disruptive backseat driver”, APC fires Peter Obi in new statement

2027 election: “A disruptive backseat driver”, APC fires Peter Obi in new statement

The APC has said Peter Obi expecting President Bola Tinubu to accomplish total transformation of Nigeria in one year is the height of disgraceful hypocrisy.

“Petrol should've been N100”: Primate Ayodele makes prediction amid Dangote’s rift with regulator

“Petrol should've been N100”: Primate Ayodele makes prediction amid Dangote’s rift with regulator

Primate Elijah Ayodele has said if Nigeria fails to produce and refine petrol itself, fuel will be scarce. Ayodele spoke in a new video seen by Legit.ng.

Nigerian govt speaks as JAMB uncovers 3000 fake graduates with illegal certificates

Nigerian govt speaks as JAMB uncovers 3000 fake graduates with illegal certificates

Amid the scourge of fake degrees, minister of state for education, Tanko Sununu, has stressed the need to ensure the credibility of certificates.

Education minister sends fresh message to varsities, others as FG sets 18 as minimum admission age

Education minister sends fresh message to varsities, others as FG sets 18 as minimum admission age

The Nigerian government has finally instructed JAMB to admit only candidates who have attained the approved age limit prescribed by the country's laws.

Hardship protest: Atiku releases statement, hits Tinubu’s govt

Hardship protest: Atiku releases statement, hits Tinubu’s govt

Amid the controversy over the hardship protest, Atiku has said it is ironic that those who seek to stifle Nigerians' rights were leading protests in 2012.

"I know you're angry": Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote stops plan to invest in major Nigerian industry

"I know you're angry": Shehu Sani reacts as Dangote stops plan to invest in major Nigerian industry

A former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, on Monday, July 22, asked Alhaji Aliko Dangote to please rescind his decision not to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry.

Recognise military wives as "home warriors", chief of naval staff's wife declares

Recognise military wives as "home warriors", chief of naval staff's wife declares

Nigerian authorities have been told to recognise military wives as "home warriors". This was conveyed by Ijeoma Blessing, wife of the chief of naval staff.

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