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.

4795 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Breaking: Deep grief as Kebbi's Emir of Zuru dies in London

Breaking: Deep grief as Kebbi's Emir of Zuru dies in London

7 hours ago

Apply: 3 job, loan opportunities recently shared by FG that youths, academics, others can put in for

Apply: 3 job, loan opportunities recently shared by FG that youths, academics, others can put in for

10 hours ago

PDP-governed state to declare public holiday, reason surfaces

PDP-governed state to declare public holiday, reason surfaces

11 hours ago

Oyo state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Oyo state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

a day ago

Lagos state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

Lagos state to declare public holiday, reason emerges

a day ago

Kano crash: Tears as 12 people die in road accident

Kano crash: Tears as 12 people die in road accident

2 days ago

Bello Turji: Has wanted bandit leader finally surrendered? Defence headquarters speaks

Bello Turji: Has wanted bandit leader finally surrendered? Defence headquarters speaks

2 days ago

The defence headquarters (DHQ) has broken its silence on claims that Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has surrendered to the Nigerian military.

Kwam 1: Ex-lawmaker slams FG amid moves to appoint singer aviation ambassador after airport chaos

Kwam 1: Ex-lawmaker slams FG amid moves to appoint singer aviation ambassador after airport chaos

3 days ago

The federal government was criticised for considering using Kwam 1 as an aviation ambassador, despite his controversial behaviour at the Abuja airport.

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

3 days ago

The federal government has explained why it is considering using Kwam 1 as an aviation ambassador, despite his controversial behaviour at the Abuja airport.

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

3 days ago

Airlines in Nigeria are reportedly considering naming the Ibom Air passenger in the eye of the storm ambassador. The federal government spoke on Wednesday.

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

4 days ago

A Lagos court has taken a fresh action on the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct, Comfort Emmanson. The matter gained traction in Nigeria.

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

4 days ago

Pilot Boaz Agbonifoh has spoken on the release of an indecent video of the Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting a crew member.

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

4 days ago

The Nigerian senate decided to probe musician Kwam 1 and the female passenger, Comfort Emmanson's face-offs with airlines at the country's airports.

Just In: Nigeria nominates Taoheed Elias for World Court, sends key message to int'l community

Just In: Nigeria nominates Taoheed Elias for World Court, sends key message to int'l community

4 days ago

Nigeria has nominated Taoheed Olufemi Elias for the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Nigeria sent a key message to the international community.

Dollar ‘rain’ gift vs sports growth: How Nigeria could have played differently

Dollar ‘rain’ gift vs sports growth: How Nigeria could have played differently

6 days ago

President Bola Tinubu gave cash gifts to the Super Falcons and D'Tigress. Legit.ng explains why President Tinubu should have exercised better discretion.

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