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

Expert reacts as Ribadu presents photographic evidence showing corpses of high-profile terrorists

Politics

4 days ago

2027 election: "Desperate for power," presidency tackles ADC coalition in fresh message

2027 election: "Desperate for power," presidency tackles ADC coalition in fresh message

Politics

5 days ago

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

Nigeria

5 days ago

2027 election: Did Afenifere endorse ADC coalition? Yoruba group breaks silence

2027 election: Did Afenifere endorse ADC coalition? Yoruba group breaks silence

Politics

5 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu announces 2 major appointments amid 'Renewed Hope' pursuit

Breaking: Tinubu announces 2 major appointments amid 'Renewed Hope' pursuit

Education

5 days ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions exact date Nigerians will know if Tinubu will win or lose

2027 election: Primate Ayodele mentions exact date Nigerians will know if Tinubu will win or lose

Politics

6 days ago

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

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

Nigeria

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.

2027 election: 'Why Tinubu is not perturbed by any conspiracy to sack him,' presidency opens up

2027 election: 'Why Tinubu is not perturbed by any conspiracy to sack him,' presidency opens up

Politics

6 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, the presidency has opened up on why President Bola Tinubu is not perturbed by any coalition move to sack him.

Ibom Air vs passenger: 'Why authorities should have made example of Kwam 1,' Atiku's aide speaks

Ibom Air vs passenger: 'Why authorities should have made example of Kwam 1,' Atiku's aide speaks

Nigeria

6 days ago

Amid an ugly scene between Ibom Air personnel and a female passenger, a top aide of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sent a message to Nigerian authorities.

Breaking: Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria issues travel advisory to Lagos air passengers, commuters

Breaking: Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria issues travel advisory to Lagos air passengers, commuters

Nigeria

6 days ago

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday issued a travel advisory to air passengers and commuters in Lagos. Legit.ng obtained the notice.

Nigerians react as Pastor Adeboye requests 10 people to donate N1bn each for building development

Nigerians react as Pastor Adeboye requests 10 people to donate N1bn each for building development

Nigeria

6 days ago

Nigerians are reacting after Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye requested 10 people to donate N1 billion each to upgrade the Redemption City's infrastructure.

NCAA reacts as passenger at Lagos airport disrupts flight, assaults air hostess, video trends

NCAA reacts as passenger at Lagos airport disrupts flight, assaults air hostess, video trends

Nigeria

6 days ago

The NCAA has reacted after a female passenger at the Lagos airport disrupted flight and assaulted an air hostess. The video of the incident went viral.

Presidency speaks amid fresh concerns over Tinubu’s health

Presidency speaks amid fresh concerns over Tinubu’s health

Politics

6 days ago

The presidency has spoken amid concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health. A report had said there were plan to fly President Tinubu abroad.

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly holding talks with ADC, "positive response"

2027 presidency: Jonathan reportedly holding talks with ADC, "positive response"

Politics

7 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly holding talks with the ADC. Leaders of the coalition have reportedly met him.

2027 election: Has Buhari's ex-appointee Mustapha finally dumped APC for ADC coalition? Fact emerges

2027 election: Has Buhari's ex-appointee Mustapha finally dumped APC for ADC coalition? Fact emerges

Politics

7 days ago

Boss Mustapha has finally reacted to the rife rumours linking him to the ADC coalition platform. Mustapha was the former SGF under Muhammadu Buhari.

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