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

Author's articles

Controversial interrogation about Ilorin: Top scholar, Sheikh Sharafdeen Gbadebo dragged to court

Controversial interrogation about Ilorin: Top scholar, Sheikh Sharafdeen Gbadebo dragged to court

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Sani speaks as Peter Obi expresses readiness for single-term presidency

2027 election: Sani speaks as Peter Obi expresses readiness for single-term presidency

Politics

a month ago

Just In: Atiku, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet in Abuja over coalition

Just In: Atiku, Secondus, other PDP leaders meet in Abuja over coalition

Politics

a month ago

Just In: Protest rocks Ibadan, Oyo state, photo, video trend

Just In: Protest rocks Ibadan, Oyo state, photo, video trend

Education

a month ago

2027 election: APC launches fresh moves to pull 5 govs, full list emerges

2027 election: APC launches fresh moves to pull 5 govs, full list emerges

Politics

a month ago

Shettima: Kwankwaso's ally speaks on possibility of Tinubu offering VP slot to ex-Kano governor

Shettima: Kwankwaso's ally speaks on possibility of Tinubu offering VP slot to ex-Kano governor

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Relief for Obidients as Obi gives vital assurance, mentions how many term he'll serve

2027 election: Relief for Obidients as Obi gives vital assurance, mentions how many term he'll serve

Politics

a month ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, relief has been noted among Obidients as Peter Obi gave a vital assurance. Obi mentioned how many term he will serve.

Ogun election 2027: List of 4 APC, PDP politicians who may succeed Dapo Abiodun

Ogun election 2027: List of 4 APC, PDP politicians who may succeed Dapo Abiodun

Politics

a month ago

Ahead of the Ogun election 2027, Legit.ng has compiled a list of four APC and PDP politicians who may succeed the current governor, Dapo Abiodun.

2027 election: 3 reasons Tinubu may keep Shettima as his running mate

2027 election: 3 reasons Tinubu may keep Shettima as his running mate

Politics

a month ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, three reasons have been highlighted as the likely factors President Bola Tinubu may consider to keep Senator Kashim Shettima.

Air India plane crash: What does a Mayday call mean?

Air India plane crash: What does a Mayday call mean?

Asia

a month ago

“Mayday" was the final radio message sent from the pilot of the recent Air India crash that killed more than 270 people on the plane and the ground.

Top 10 strongest countries in the world by military strength

Top 10 strongest countries in the world by military strength

US

a month ago

The United States of America tops as the list of the 10 countries with the most powerful military strength emerged. 5 European nation made it to the top 10.

Israel assassinates Hamas founder Al-Issa, wife, grandson, IDF makes strong vow

Israel assassinates Hamas founder Al-Issa, wife, grandson, IDF makes strong vow

Asia

a month ago

Israel has reportedly assassinated Hamas founder Muhammad Issa Al-Issa. As head of combat support, Al-Issa reportedly advanced aerial attacks against Israelis.

Has Akume been replaced by Tinubu as Secretary to the Govt of the Federation? Presidency opens up

Has Akume been replaced by Tinubu as Secretary to the Govt of the Federation? Presidency opens up

Politics

a month ago

Reports claimed that George Akume, the Secretary to the Government, was relieved of his duties by President Bola Tinubu. The presidency has now opened up.

Academic Excellence competition winners emerge in Lagos amid applause and cheers

Academic Excellence competition winners emerge in Lagos amid applause and cheers

Education

a month ago

Winners in the 2025 Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI) competition have emerged amid applause and cheers. 197 students participated in the contest.

Fact check: Did late Ohanaeze leader Iwuanyanwu bar his wife from remarrying in his will?

Fact check: Did late Ohanaeze leader Iwuanyanwu bar his wife from remarrying in his will?

Nigeria

a month ago

Claims have appeared saying late Ohanaeze leader, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, barred his wife from remarrying in his final will. Legit.ng fact-checked this viral claim.

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