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.

3534 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Rivers crisis thickens as pro Wike, Fubara lawmakers hold parallel sittings

Rivers crisis thickens as pro Wike, Fubara lawmakers hold parallel sittings

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Drama as man threatens to kill himself over hardship Nigerians are facing, video trends

Drama as man threatens to kill himself over hardship Nigerians are facing, video...

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Samoa agreement: Tinubu’s key aide speaks out amid claims the north is against president

Samoa agreement: Tinubu’s key aide speaks out amid claims the north is against p...

4 months ago

List of public holidays Muslims will observe in June/July 2024

List of public holidays Muslims will observe in June/July 2024

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Concern as JAMB uncovers thousands of fake graduates in Nigeria

Concern as JAMB uncovers thousands of fake graduates in Nigeria

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Seyi Olofinjana: Chelsea gives key appointment to former Super Eagles star, details emerge

Seyi Olofinjana: Chelsea gives key appointment to former Super Eagles star, deta...

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“Dreadful sights”: FG shares video of Nigerian migrants in Libya caught in dangerous circle

“Dreadful sights”: FG shares video of Nigerian migrants in Libya caught in dangerous circle

The federal government of Nigeria has again asked citizens to avoid migrating to Libya. A strong warning came from Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairperson of NiDCOM.

Tinubu's govt to take legal action over Samoa agreement LGBT claim, other “inciting” reports

Tinubu's govt to take legal action over Samoa agreement LGBT claim, other “inciting” reports

Following claims that a $150bn Samoa deal signed by the Tinubu administration has an LGBT clause, the FG has said it will use every means to seek redress in court.

Samoa agreement: Doyin Okupe brands LGBT allegation against Tinubu’s govt “treasonable”

Samoa agreement: Doyin Okupe brands LGBT allegation against Tinubu’s govt “treasonable”

Doyin Okupe has said claims that some clauses mandated LGBT rights in the $150 billion Samoa agreement signed by the Nigerian government are "treasonable".

2027 election: Tinubu told northerners will not vote for him in Nigeria's next poll

2027 election: Tinubu told northerners will not vote for him in Nigeria's next poll

President Bola Tinubu has been told that northerners will not re-elect him in the 2027 election. This comes after claims that his government encouraged LGBTQ.

JAMB: Key stakeholder speaks on controversies surrounding age limit of potential UTME candidates

JAMB: Key stakeholder speaks on controversies surrounding age limit of potential UTME candidates

After Nigerian authorities openly complained that underage students are causing problems in tertiary institutions, John Adeniyi of WACSOF spoke out.

Nigeria thrown into darkness as national power grid collapses again

Nigeria thrown into darkness as national power grid collapses again

Nigeria’s power grid has collapsed again. Legit.ng reports that the latest collapse happened on Saturday, July 6. It is the fourth of such incident in 2024.

BREAKING: Confusion as PDP says CTC shows no order invalidating Edo primary election, details emerge

BREAKING: Confusion as PDP says CTC shows no order invalidating Edo primary election, details emerge

The PDP has said media reports on the high court's judgement on the Edo governorship primaries misled Nigerians on the validity of Asue Ighodalo's candidature.

Euro 2024: France defeats Portugal as Ronaldo plays last European championship

Euro 2024: France defeats Portugal as Ronaldo plays last European championship

France defeated Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday night, July 5. The victors will now meet Spain.

“One thing learnt from UK election 2024”: Reno Omokri shares key lesson from poll

“One thing learnt from UK election 2024”: Reno Omokri shares key lesson from poll

After the UK election 2024 produced Sir Keir Starmer as the new prime minister, Reno Omokri on Friday, July 5, shared a piece of advice with the public.

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