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.

4800 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

Presidency speaks amid fresh concerns over Tinubu’s health

Presidency speaks amid fresh concerns over Tinubu’s health

Politics

7 days ago

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

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

Politics

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

Ngige: 'How I was taken to dreaded Okija voodoo shrine in the midnight,' APC chieftain opens up

Ngige: 'How I was taken to dreaded Okija voodoo shrine in the midnight,' APC chieftain opens up

Politics

8 days ago

Yesufu reacts as leaked audio of Kwam 1 allegedly threatening owner of ValueJet surfaces

Yesufu reacts as leaked audio of Kwam 1 allegedly threatening owner of ValueJet surfaces

Nigeria

8 days ago

Kwam 1 got the internet buzzing again after a leaked audio recording of a session over the infamous ValueJet scenario in Abuja. Aisha Yesufu reacted.

NDLEA arrests prominent Lagos prophet over alleged drug trafficking, photo emerges

NDLEA arrests prominent Lagos prophet over alleged drug trafficking, photo emerges

Nigeria

8 days ago

The NDLEA has arrested a prominent Lagos-based prophet over alleged cross-border drug trafficking. The photo of the embattled prophet has emerged.

2027 election: Peter Obi’s ‘one-term presidency’ triggers pushback from northern stakeholders

2027 election: Peter Obi’s ‘one-term presidency’ triggers pushback from northern stakeholders

Politics

8 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi’s pledge to serve one term in office has provoked a pushback from northern political stakeholders.

2027 presidential election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on winner of poll

2027 presidential election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on winner of poll

Politics

9 days ago

As Nigerians looked forward to the 2027 presidential election, a prominent pastor released a prophecy concerning the projected winner of the poll.

WAEC told to remark WASSCE 2025, "abnormal conditions"

WAEC told to remark WASSCE 2025, "abnormal conditions"

Education

9 days ago

WAEC was told to immediately remark the WASSCE 2025. WAEC had admitted to a serious error, which led to a misrepresentation of candidates' performance.

WASSCE result portal up again as WAEC sends fresh message to candidates

WASSCE result portal up again as WAEC sends fresh message to candidates

Education

10 days ago

WASSCE result portal is up again. On Friday, August 8, 2025, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) sent a fresh message to all candidates.

Breaking: Police release top Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore

Breaking: Police release top Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore

Nigeria

10 days ago

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) finally released prominent activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore reacted on social media after his release on Friday night, August 8.

Just In: Gunshots as Army, others battle bandits in Kwara, photos emerge

Just In: Gunshots as Army, others battle bandits in Kwara, photos emerge

Nigeria

10 days ago

Gunshots were heard in Babanla, Kwara state, as the Nigerian Army and some courageous members of the troubled community battled several armed bandits.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu on action that can affect reelection

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu on action that can affect reelection

Politics

10 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong warning message to President Bola Tinubu on an action that can affect his reelection.

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