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

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

10 days ago

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy, sends strong warning to president of South Africa, 7 others

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy, sends strong warning to president of South Africa, 7 others

27 days ago

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

a month ago

Edgar Lungu: Tears as former Zambian president dies in South Africa

Edgar Lungu: Tears as former Zambian president dies in South Africa

2 months ago

Renowned African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o is dead, "sad news"

Renowned African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o is dead, "sad news"

2 months ago

African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and security guards

African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and security guards

5 months ago

How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to war with each other

How ECOWAS’ superb diplomacy has blocked West African countries from going to war with each other

5 months ago

ECOWAS has been able to block West African nations from going to war with each other. Legit.ng throws light on how the organisation has been able to achieve this.

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan, deaths recorded

5 months ago

A UN helicopter has been shot at in South Sudan with deaths recorded. The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, said the attack may constitute a war crime.

John Mahama: 5 things to know about Ghana’s 'president-elect' who lived in Kwara, Nigeria

John Mahama: 5 things to know about Ghana’s 'president-elect' who lived in Kwara, Nigeria

8 months ago

John Mahama is widely touted as the next president of Ghana. In this report, Legit.ng highlights facts about the winner of the 2024 Ghanaian presidential election.

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

9 months ago

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.

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

9 months ago

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

Leaked tapes: Equatorial Guinea to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, gives reason

Leaked tapes: Equatorial Guinea to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, gives reason

9 months ago

Equatorial Guinea wants to subject Baltasar Engonga to medical tests, including Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests. Authorities gave their reason.

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

Is Paul Biya dead? Cameroonian government breaks silence

10 months ago

Amid strong speculations on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, that President Paul Biya died at 91 years old, the government of Cameroon has broken its silence.

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

Benin Republic arrests presidential guard commander, 2 others over suspected coup plot

10 months ago

Benin Republic authorities have arrested the presidential guard commander and two other persons over a suspected plot to overthrow President Patrice Talon.

Peter Obi makes false claim about 2024 South African general election

Peter Obi makes false claim about 2024 South African general election

a year ago

Several posts on social media claim that President Bola Tinubu was ignored by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the latter's inauguration in Pretoria.

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