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.

3536 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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“For public use”, Ooni announces creation of hospital, video trends

“For public use”, Ooni announces creation of hospital, video trends

4 months ago

Tinubu sent fresh message on new minimum wage, details emerge

Tinubu sent fresh message on new minimum wage, details emerge

4 months ago

Hardship: 'Urgent prevention', Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu approves N50K grant for Nigerian families

Hardship: 'Urgent prevention', Shehu Sani reacts as Tinubu approves N50K grant f...

4 months ago

Date for Oba Olakulehin’s coronation as new Olubadan announced

Date for Oba Olakulehin’s coronation as new Olubadan announced

4 months ago

"The law is clear": NLC insists on national minimum wage, gives reason govs' proposal won't work

"The law is clear": NLC insists on national minimum wage, gives reason govs' pro...

4 months ago

Daredevil kidnappers abduct 1,290 people in Nigeria, details emerge

Daredevil kidnappers abduct 1,290 people in Nigeria, details emerge

4 months ago

Full list of sports Nigeria will be participating in at Paris 2024

Full list of sports Nigeria will be participating in at Paris 2024

As the world look forward to the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Legit.ng reports that 76 Nigerian flagbearers will be competing in at least 11 games.

Court gives judgement on suit against Soun of Ogbomosho amid move to sack chief imam

Court gives judgement on suit against Soun of Ogbomosho amid move to sack chief imam

Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosho, cannot remove chief imam, Sheikh Imam Yunus Teliat Ayilara, an Oyo state high court has pronounced.

Fact check: Is it true tribunal judges were offered bribes to give judgement on 2023 election?

Fact check: Is it true tribunal judges were offered bribes to give judgement on 2023 election?

A report has fact-checked claims that appeal court judges said that the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal was offered bribes it could not resist.

Sir J vs 1st wife: “Unacceptable”, Lagos agency sends message to police

Sir J vs 1st wife: “Unacceptable”, Lagos agency sends message to police

Amid a marital conflict between Sir J and his estranged wife, Aminah Oyewale, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has called for an investigation.

Mr Ibu burial: “Irreplaceable loss”, Obi joins other mourners as late Nollywood actor journeys home

Mr Ibu burial: “Irreplaceable loss”, Obi joins other mourners as late Nollywood actor journeys home

Peter Obi joined the Mr Ibu family to bid farewell to the late veteran Nollywood actor, who was laid to rest on Friday, June 28, in Enugu state, southeast Nigeria.

Fact checking claim suspects found with voters’ cards after 2023 presidential election are Igbos

Fact checking claim suspects found with voters’ cards after 2023 presidential election are Igbos

A post on social media claims that during the presidential election, some Igbos were arrested by the army in Lagos with a large number of PVCs belonging to Igbos.

"Goes beyond just getting good grades": Education stakeholders share academic success principles

"Goes beyond just getting good grades": Education stakeholders share academic success principles

Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan, a Nigerian who lectures at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, has encouraged young persons to embrace academic excellence.

Nigerian woman who won Global Teacher Award shares roadmap to stellar academic grades

Nigerian woman who won Global Teacher Award shares roadmap to stellar academic grades

An outstanding teacher, Kikelomo Oluwemimo Usilo, has advised youths, especially secondary school students, to imbibe a study habit and have vision.

EFCC’s probe: PDP chieftain discloses Yahaya Bello’s whereabouts, 'he's hiding there'

EFCC’s probe: PDP chieftain discloses Yahaya Bello’s whereabouts, 'he's hiding there'

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP's) Comrade Austin Okai, has given the EFCC a tip and revealed wanted Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello's 'hideout' in Nigeria.

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