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.

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Family announces late chief of army staff Taoreed Lagbaja's burial date, venue

Family announces late chief of army staff Taoreed Lagbaja's burial date, venue

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Tinubu fumes as Atiku accuses him of “stealing his presidency”

Tinubu fumes as Atiku accuses him of “stealing his presidency”

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Converting vigils to night shifts: Video of Pastor Iren’s response to Obi trends

Converting vigils to night shifts: Video of Pastor Iren’s response to Obi trends

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Kano political heavyweight Kwankwaso under fire over visit to Labour Party’s Otti, details emerge

Kano political heavyweight Kwankwaso under fire over visit to Labour Party’s Ott...

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“Nigeria was on life support when I took over”, Tinubu speaks

“Nigeria was on life support when I took over”, Tinubu speaks

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New national minimum wage: Fresh battle looms in states

New national minimum wage: Fresh battle looms in states

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JUST IN: NECO examiners threaten nationwide protest, reason emerges

JUST IN: NECO examiners threaten nationwide protest, reason emerges

NECO examiners have threatened a nationwide protest. Amid displeasure, the reason for the examiners' threat emerged on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

2027: ‘It will be very difficult to unseat Tinubu’, says APC, gives 2 reasons

2027: ‘It will be very difficult to unseat Tinubu’, says APC, gives 2 reasons

Ahead of the 2027 general election, the ruling APC has said it will be very difficult to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The APC gave two reasons.

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guinea's leaked tapes

Ebang Engonga's videos: Report explains the 'real' story behind Equatorial Guinea's leaked tapes

A report has explained the actual story behind the leaked tapes of Equatorial Guinea's Ebang Engonga. The issue has been trending for days in Africa.

Nigerian president gives release order as justice minister says prosecuting minors not against law

Nigerian president gives release order as justice minister says prosecuting minors not against law

Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has given a release order. This is as the justice minister, Lateef Fagbemi, said prosecuting minors is not against the law.

Japa: 'Stop seeking greener pastures abroad', Tinubu urges graduates

Japa: 'Stop seeking greener pastures abroad', Tinubu urges graduates

As the 'japa' wave gathers steam amid mounting economic challenges, President Bola Tinubu has asked youths to resist the urge to look for greener pastures elsewhere.

President Tinubu told to appoint Nasir El Rufai minister

President Tinubu told to appoint Nasir El Rufai minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to appoint Nasir El Rufai as the minister of power. The call follows the several challenges with electricity in Nigeria.

2027: Peter Obi's ally expresses strong confidence in LP chieftain defeating Tinubu, shares strategy

2027: Peter Obi's ally expresses strong confidence in LP chieftain defeating Tinubu, shares strategy

A key ally of Peter Obi has expressed confidence in the Labour Party chieftain defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The opposition figure shared a strategy.

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked tapes

Equatorial Guinea: Expert speaks on possible force in Baltasar Engonga’s leaked tapes

As Equatorial Guinea and Baltasar Engonga continue to trend on the internet, a mental health expert, Olayinka Jibunor, has spoken on possible coercion.

Baltasar Engonga: “Women not any less guilty than men”, prominent thought leader speaks

Baltasar Engonga: “Women not any less guilty than men”, prominent thought leader speaks

Conversations are still ongoing concerning Baltasar Engonga's leaked tapes. A prominent thought leader waded into the matter on Sunday, November 10.

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