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.

4801 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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Abuja: Safety threat as hole at airport runway forces airline to drop passengers

Abuja: Safety threat as hole at airport runway forces airline to drop passengers

Nigeria

24 days ago

2027 election: Fresh twist as SDP disowns El-Rufai, "final warning"

2027 election: Fresh twist as SDP disowns El-Rufai, "final warning"

Politics

24 days ago

2027 election: New twist as Peter Obi told to allow Tinubu to complete 2nd term, "dire consequences"

2027 election: New twist as Peter Obi told to allow Tinubu to complete 2nd term, "dire consequences"

Politics

24 days ago

Nentawe Yilwatda: 10 facts about new APC national chairman

Nentawe Yilwatda: 10 facts about new APC national chairman

Politics

24 days ago

Nentawe Yilwatda: Full list of APC national chairmen from 2013 to 2025

Nentawe Yilwatda: Full list of APC national chairmen from 2013 to 2025

Politics

25 days ago

2027 presidential election: Amaechi speaks on who ADC coalition leaders will support

2027 presidential election: Amaechi speaks on who ADC coalition leaders will support

Politics

25 days ago

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on Peter Obi becoming president of Nigeria

2027 election: Cleric releases prophecy on Peter Obi becoming president of Nigeria

Politics

25 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent cleric has released a prophecy concerning Peter Obi's quest to be president of the country.

Plane with several people onboard crashes in Russia, wreckage found as video trends

Plane with several people onboard crashes in Russia, wreckage found as video trends

Europe

26 days ago

A plane carrying dozens of passengers crashed in the European country of Russia on Thursday morning, July 24. Legit.ng gathered that the plane strangely vanished.

APC: Gemade, 3 other party chieftains who may succeed Ganduje as national chairman

APC: Gemade, 3 other party chieftains who may succeed Ganduje as national chairman

Politics

26 days ago

It has been confirmed that Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the APC, resigned from his position. Legit.ng highlights his possible successors.

Exclusive: Prominent former Adamawa senator shares why he may contest in 2027 election

Exclusive: Prominent former Adamawa senator shares why he may contest in 2027 election

Politics

26 days ago

A top former senator from Adamawa has shared why he may contest in the 2027 general election. The ex-federal lawmaker spoke exclusively to Legit.ng.

2027 election: "It is going to break," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on ADC coalition

2027 election: "It is going to break," Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecy on ADC coalition

Politics

26 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released a fresh prophecy on the ADC coalition. Ayodele spoke at an event attended by Legit.ng.

Tinubu reportedly approves appointment of law reform commissioner amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Tinubu reportedly approves appointment of law reform commissioner amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Politics

26 days ago

Nigeria's 16th president and current leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly approved a new appointment amid the 'Renewed Hope' agenda pursuit.

ADC coalition: "The real issue," PDP chieftain shares actual reason Atiku resigned from party

ADC coalition: "The real issue," PDP chieftain shares actual reason Atiku resigned from party

Politics

26 days ago

As commentaries continue over the ADC coalition platform, a prominent PDP chieftain has shared the actual reason Atiku Abubakar resigned from his party.

Protest hits Ilorin, Kwara state as tensions escalate, photos emerge

Protest hits Ilorin, Kwara state as tensions escalate, photos emerge

Nigeria

26 days ago

A protest hit Kwara state on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Legit.ng's correspondent in the prominent northern state provided the updates amid vexations.

2027 election: Peter Obi's former running mate Datti speaks on rumoured presidential bid

2027 election: Peter Obi's former running mate Datti speaks on rumoured presidential bid

Politics

27 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Peter Obi's former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has addressed the rumour that he wants to run for president.

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