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.

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Winner emerges in Kano re-run election as APC, NNPP lock horns

Winner emerges in Kano re-run election as APC, NNPP lock horns

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Kaduna governor, 4 others show strength in by-elections, list emerges

Kaduna governor, 4 others show strength in by-elections, list emerges

an hour ago

Delta governor's aide clarifies N500k job offer, luxury trip to Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

Delta governor's aide clarifies N500k job offer, luxury trip to Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson

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2027 presidency: Top Nigerian prophet releases prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, ‘I saw it’

2027 presidency: Top Nigerian prophet releases prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, ‘I saw it’

9 hours ago

Top Lagos cleric sends fresh 'prophetic' warning message to Tinubu

Top Lagos cleric sends fresh 'prophetic' warning message to Tinubu

a day ago

Breaking: INEC takes final decision on omitting or including SDP candidates in by-elections

Breaking: INEC takes final decision on omitting or including SDP candidates in by-elections

a day ago

Did Canadian court declare APC terrorist organisation? Ruling govt speaks

Did Canadian court declare APC terrorist organisation? Ruling govt speaks

2 days ago

Viral claims alleged that a Canadian Court declared APC a terrorist organisation. On Friday, the ruling government spoke out and set the record straight.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele speaks on 2 aspirants that can sack Tinubu, 'prophecy' goes viral

2027 election: Primate Ayodele speaks on 2 aspirants that can sack Tinubu, 'prophecy' goes viral

2 days ago

Influential cleric, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has spoken on two aspirants that he said can stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's relection in the 2027 poll.

Peter Obi slams Tinubu for ‘taking joy in travelling to foreign countries at the slightest excuse’

Peter Obi slams Tinubu for ‘taking joy in travelling to foreign countries at the slightest excuse’

3 days ago

Peter Obi has slammed President Bola Tinubu for ‘taking joy in travelling to foreign nations at the slightest excuse’. Obi spoke as Tinubu departed for Japan.

2027 election: Presidency speaks on what would happen if Jonathan decides to run against Tinubu

2027 election: Presidency speaks on what would happen if Jonathan decides to run against Tinubu

3 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, the presidency has spoken on what would happen if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to run against President Bola Tinubu.

PDP speaks on possibility of Jonathan, Peter Obi getting party's ticket for 2027 election

PDP speaks on possibility of Jonathan, Peter Obi getting party's ticket for 2027 election

3 days ago

The PDP has spoken on the possibility of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and Peter Gregory Obi contesting in the 2027 general election.

2027 election: Presidency mentions number of votes Tinubu would get in south east

2027 election: Presidency mentions number of votes Tinubu would get in south east

3 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, the presidency has mentioned the number of votes President Bola Tinubu would get in the south east geopolitical zone.

National Youth Council of Nigeria presidential battle heats up as Lauya enters race

National Youth Council of Nigeria presidential battle heats up as Lauya enters race

3 days ago

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) presidential race got hotter as Umar Hardawa Lauya from Bauchi state, northeast geopolitical zone, entered the contest.

Tinubu pinpoints what Nigeria must urgently review to grow

Tinubu pinpoints what Nigeria must urgently review to grow

3 days ago

For Nigeria to grow, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pointed out critical areas for review. Tinubu spoke at the FEC meeting on Wednesday, August 13.

Fish Magnet: Peter Obi visits APGA women leader over son’s killing, photos emerge

Fish Magnet: Peter Obi visits APGA women leader over son’s killing, photos emerge

3 days ago

Following Fish Magnet's killing, presidential hopeful Peter Gregory Obi on Wednesday visited APGA's women leader over her beloved son’s unfortunate killing.

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