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

Ramadan 2025: 'I am sick, am I exempted from fasting?' Islamic scholar speaks

Ramadan 2025: 'I am sick, am I exempted from fasting?' Islamic scholar speaks

5 months ago

Ramadan: 'My father is 90 years old. Is it compulsory for him to fast?' Cleric, health expert speak

Ramadan: 'My father is 90 years old. Is it compulsory for him to fast?' Cleric, health expert speak

5 months ago

'My female cousin makes it clear she wants to sleep with me, I don't know what to do', expert speaks

'My female cousin makes it clear she wants to sleep with me, I don't know what to do', expert speaks

a year ago

‘I am addicted to TV shows, I don’t know if it’s okay healthwise’, expert speaks

‘I am addicted to TV shows, I don’t know if it’s okay healthwise’, expert speaks

a year ago

“Wife isn't matching my libido and I lack financial capacity for 2nd wife in Islam”, cleric advises

“Wife isn't matching my libido and I lack financial capacity for 2nd wife in Islam”, cleric advises

a year ago

“My husband makes unpleasant comments about my cooking which irritates me”, counsellor shares advice

“My husband makes unpleasant comments about my cooking which irritates me”, counsellor shares advice

a year ago

Ramadan 2024: “How can I safely observe fasting as an ulcer patient?" Medical expert reacts

Ramadan 2024: “How can I safely observe fasting as an ulcer patient?" Medical expert reacts

a year ago

As fasting is obligatory for Muslims in Ramadan, most Muslims like to fast. However, those with ulcers who want to fast in Ramadan have to take some caution.

“I want to migrate to the US to study, what types of visas are available?” Admission expert responds

“I want to migrate to the US to study, what types of visas are available?” Admission expert responds

a year ago

An admission expert, Timothy Ayuba, answers the question of the types of visas available to study in the USA. Dr. Ayuba spoke to Legit.ng in a recent interview.

Vote Buying: “If offered money, can I collect, cast ballot for my choice?” Political expert speaks

Vote Buying: “If offered money, can I collect, cast ballot for my choice?” Political expert speaks

a year ago

A political expert, Sulaimon Muse, answers the question of money politics and vote buying. He explained how best to handle solicitation to sell one's vote.

“I cannot stay faithful to one man, why is it difficult for me?” Psychologist responds

“I cannot stay faithful to one man, why is it difficult for me?” Psychologist responds

a year ago

A psychologist, Omotola Akinwale, answers the question of struggling to stay faithful in a relationship. She explained what can be done to be faithful.

"I was threatened with arrest for paying ransom to kidnappers to release my brother": Lawyer reacts

"I was threatened with arrest for paying ransom to kidnappers to release my brother": Lawyer reacts

a year ago

A respected Nigerian lawyer, Barrister Evans Ufeli, answers the question of whether or not it is illegal for Nigerians to pay ransom to kidnappers.

Feeding a Nation: Unraveling threats of insecurity to food security

Feeding a Nation: Unraveling threats of insecurity to food security

a year ago

Journalist Uloma Onyemachi in this piece wrote about the impact of insecurity on Nigeria's chance at food security. Furthermore, she recommended what can be done.

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