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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Hardship: ‘Salvage Nigeria from further economic collapse’, Obi cries out to Tinubu, other leaders

Hardship: ‘Salvage Nigeria from further economic collapse’, Obi cries out to Tin...

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US election 2024: Reports share how polling data allegedly forced Biden to end presidential race

US election 2024: Reports share how polling data allegedly forced Biden to end p...

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US election 2024: Kamala Harris speaks after emerging Biden’s favoured successor

US election 2024: Kamala Harris speaks after emerging Biden’s favoured successor

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JUST IN: US President Biden told to immediately resign, details emerge

JUST IN: US President Biden told to immediately resign, details emerge

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Japa: ‘Nigerians can become global citizens through Grenada in 6 months’, Caribbean country’s envoy

Japa: ‘Nigerians can become global citizens through Grenada in 6 months’, Caribb...

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Atiku's proposal: Peter Obi gives condition to join political alliance ahead of 2027

Atiku's proposal: Peter Obi gives condition to join political alliance ahead of...

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Ndume speaks on possibility of dragging Akpabio led senate to court over removal

Ndume speaks on possibility of dragging Akpabio led senate to court over removal

On whether he will approach the court to challenge his removal as senate chief whip, Senator Ali Ndume has said he has already surrendered his case to God.

Ndume opens up on 'leaving APC for PDP' after sack by Akpabio led senate

Ndume opens up on 'leaving APC for PDP' after sack by Akpabio led senate

Popular federal lawmaker, Senator Ali Ndume, is not ruling out dumping the APC. The outspoken legislator spoke about those who will decide if he will join the PDP.

Tension in Taraba as gunmen assassinate prominent traditional ruler, son, details emerge

Tension in Taraba as gunmen assassinate prominent traditional ruler, son, details emerge

Gunmen have sadly killed the Gara of Chanchaji, HRH Alhaji Tanimu Kumbiya, and his son. The Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas, spoke on the attack.

2027: “Collision course”, Doyin Okupe breaks silence on allegation he betrayed Peter Obi

2027: “Collision course”, Doyin Okupe breaks silence on allegation he betrayed Peter Obi

Doyin Okupe has finally reacted to the allegation that he betrayed Peter Obi. Okupe spoke in a video interview seen by Legit.ng on Saturday, July 20.

“Wicked arrangement”: Pensioners send save our soul message to Lagos govt as Sanwo Olu pays retirees

“Wicked arrangement”: Pensioners send save our soul message to Lagos govt as Sanwo Olu pays retirees

Some retirees in Lagos state have a sent 'Save Our Soul' message to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over alleged exploitation and enslavement in the pension scheme.

“The right step forward”: How UI/UX is empowering Nigerian women to drive diversity and innovation

“The right step forward”: How UI/UX is empowering Nigerian women to drive diversity and innovation

UI/UX genre of tech is empowering Nigerian women to drive diversity and Innovation. In this report, Legit.ng spotlights those thriving in this field.

N-Power: "This is regretted", famed Nigerian govt’s scheme hampered by mismanagement

N-Power: "This is regretted", famed Nigerian govt’s scheme hampered by mismanagement

The popular Nigerian government's social intervention programme, N-Power, has been hampered by mismanagement by its handlers, Legit.ng can report.

3 reasons ex-President Buhari may back Atiku against Tinubu in 2027

3 reasons ex-President Buhari may back Atiku against Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria's former vice president Atiku Abubakar will be making his seventh run for Nigeria's Presidency in 2027. Muhammadu Buhari may back him in the election.

2024 ranking: List of top 15 best universities in Nigeria emerges

2024 ranking: List of top 15 best universities in Nigeria emerges

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, maintained its status as the best Nigerian school in the newly-released list of the Times Higher Education’s (THE) rankings.

Ridwan Adeola