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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Anambra election 2025: New twist as top governorship aspirant quits race

Anambra election 2025: New twist as top governorship aspirant quits race

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Tinubu's minister re-opens Independence Bridge after Lagos traffic chaos, video surfaces

Tinubu's minister re-opens Independence Bridge after Lagos traffic chaos, video...

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Kogi governorship hopeful reacts as INEC rejects Natasha’s recall petition

Kogi governorship hopeful reacts as INEC rejects Natasha’s recall petition

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Did TB Joshua kill Kolawole Olawuyi ‘after revealing secret’? Late journalist’s wife speaks

Did TB Joshua kill Kolawole Olawuyi ‘after revealing secret’? Late journalist’s...

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Fact-check: Did Nigerian Muslims follow Saudi to stop Ramadan 2025 as claimed by Mudirul Markaz?

Fact-check: Did Nigerian Muslims follow Saudi to stop Ramadan 2025 as claimed by...

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Abdulrasheed Maina’s pension case, 4 other political scandals that shook Nigeria

Abdulrasheed Maina’s pension case, 4 other political scandals that shook Nigeria

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Senator Natasha: Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Kogi lawmaker amid feud with Akpabio

Senator Natasha: Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Kogi lawmaker amid feud with Akpabio

Amid a sexual assault allegation by Senator Natasa Akpoti against Godswill Akpabio, Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong message to the suspended lawmaker.

Peter Obi under fire over comments on Tinubu's economic policies

Peter Obi under fire over comments on Tinubu's economic policies

Peter Obi has come under fire over his comments on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC's) economic policies.

APC reacts as Peter Obi says he would have handled Nigeria’s economy better than Tinubu

APC reacts as Peter Obi says he would have handled Nigeria’s economy better than Tinubu

The ruling APC has reacted after Peter Gregory Obi boasted that he would have handled the nation's economy better than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Just In: Nuhu Ribadu receives former NYSC DG Tsiga, 18 other rescued kidnap victims

Just In: Nuhu Ribadu receives former NYSC DG Tsiga, 18 other rescued kidnap victims

The National Counter Terrorism Center has handed over the ex-NYSC DG, Maharazu Tsiga, and other rescued kidnap victims to the national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

2027 election: ‘Every northerner owes Tinubu a vote’, APC member speaks, gives reason

2027 election: ‘Every northerner owes Tinubu a vote’, APC member speaks, gives reason

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent APC chieftain has explained why every northerner 'owes President Bola Tinubu a vote'.

Liberation Day: Nigeria affected as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, White House shares full list

Liberation Day: Nigeria affected as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, White House shares full list

President Donald Trump announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the EU, among others.

Kaduna police officer under fire for threatening to retaliate Edo killings

Kaduna police officer under fire for threatening to retaliate Edo killings

A Kaduna police officer is under fire for threatening to retaliate the unfortunate Edo killings. On Thursday, a mob in Edo killed 16 hunters of northern descent.

Edo: Tribunal gives judgment on suit seeking APC's Okpebholo's sack as governor

Edo: Tribunal gives judgment on suit seeking APC's Okpebholo's sack as governor

The election petition tribunal has given judgment on the case seeking APC's Monday Okpebholo's sack as the governor of Edo state, south-south Nigeria.

Edo: “Crime against humanity,” MURIC issues strong statement as 16 northerners killed in Uromi

Edo: “Crime against humanity,” MURIC issues strong statement as 16 northerners killed in Uromi

MURIC has issued a strong statement as 16 northerners were killed in Uromi, Edo state, south-south Nigeria. The slain northerners were en route to Kano state.

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