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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Ekiti: Man gets life jail sentence for setting former boss ablaze

Ekiti: Man gets life jail sentence for setting former boss ablaze

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Obi makes cryptic reference to Tinubu’s Chicago University issue, alleged drug scandal, video trends

Obi makes cryptic reference to Tinubu’s Chicago University issue, alleged drug s...

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Kogi: ‘I’m my father's daughter, not afraid of anyone,’ Natasha speaks out amid row with Akpabio

Kogi: ‘I’m my father's daughter, not afraid of anyone,’ Natasha speaks out amid...

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Kelvin Alaneme: Prominent UK-based Nigerian filmed allegedly selling jobs to japa enthusiasts

Kelvin Alaneme: Prominent UK-based Nigerian filmed allegedly selling jobs to jap...

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'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges in viral video

'Akpabio, Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me,' Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges...

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Rivers: Fubara speaks on depression amid suspension by Tinubu, video surfaces

Rivers: Fubara speaks on depression amid suspension by Tinubu, video surfaces

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Wike: Tinubu finally shares why his administration removed FCT from treasury single account

Wike: Tinubu finally shares why his administration removed FCT from treasury single account

After receiving Nyesom Wike in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally shared why his administration removed the FCT from the treasury single account.

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: Kano residents speak amid police's sudden ban on Sallah Durbar

Amid Eid-el-Fitr 2025 celebration, residents in the colossal northern state of Kano have spoken amid a surprise ban by the police on Sallah Durbar celebration.

PDP crisis: Wike’s camp fires Atiku in fresh statement, details emerge

PDP crisis: Wike’s camp fires Atiku in fresh statement, details emerge

Amid the lingering PDP crisis, the camp of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has lashed out at Atiku Abubakar in a fresh statement.

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: University of Ibadan chief imam sends key message to Muslims, details surface

Eid-el-Fitr 2025: University of Ibadan chief imam sends key message to Muslims, details surface

Amid the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr 2025, the chief imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo state, has sent a key message to Nigerian Muslims.

The neglected seeds: How Oyo state 2025 budget perpetuates inequalities in education

The neglected seeds: How Oyo state 2025 budget perpetuates inequalities in education

The 2025 budget of the Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo state perpetuated inequalities in education. In this report, Legit.ng sheds light on the phenomenon.

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent former presidential aspirant has spoken on the possibility of dumping the ruling APC.

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Just In: Tensions rise as Ezekwesili, top senator engage in heated clash over Natasha, video trends

Tensions rose as former Nigerian minister Oby Ezekwesili and a federal lawmaker engaged in a heated clash over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The video has surfaced.

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

Atiku accuses Akpabio of corruption, abusing women in new interview

In a new interview seen by Legit.ng, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has accused Nigeria's senate president, Godswill Obot Akpabio, of corruption and abusing women.

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

Breaking: INEC releases key statement on petition for recall of Senator Natasha, details surface

INEC on Tuesday, March 25, released a notable statement on the petition for the recall of suspended Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central.

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