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.

4788 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

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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

Politics

3 days ago

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

Breaking: ‘Why we are considering using Kwam 1 as ambassador,’ FG opens up

Nigeria

3 days ago

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

Breaking: 'Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador,' FG speaks

Nigeria

3 days ago

Tinubu gives minister Tijani new role, announces 19 other appointments, full list emerges

Tinubu gives minister Tijani new role, announces 19 other appointments, full list emerges

Politics

3 days ago

'They want you sacked,' Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu's key appointee

'They want you sacked,' Primate Ayodele sends warning message to Tinubu's key appointee

Politics

3 days ago

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

Breaking: Lagos court takes fresh action on Ibom Air passenger accused of being unruly, video trends

Nigeria

3 days ago

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

Ibom Air incident: Pilot speaks on release of indecent video, passenger's 'assault'

Nigeria

3 days ago

Pilot Boaz Agbonifoh has spoken on the release of an indecent video of the Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting a crew member.

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

Senate to probe Kwam 1, female passenger face-offs with airlines at airports

Nigeria

3 days ago

The Nigerian senate decided to probe musician Kwam 1 and the female passenger, Comfort Emmanson's face-offs with airlines at the country's airports.

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

Politics

3 days ago

An expert has reacted after Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA) presented photographic evidence showing corpses of high-profile terrorists.

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

4 days ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 general election, the presidency has tackled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in a fresh message.

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

4 days ago

Nigeria has nominated Taoheed Olufemi Elias for the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Nigeria sent a key message to the international community.

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

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

Politics

4 days ago

Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has broken its silence on rumours that it endorsed the ADC-led coalition ahead of the 2027 election.

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

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

Education

4 days ago

Amid his 'Renewed Hope' agenda pursuit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, August 12, announced two major appointments through Bayo Onanuga.

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

5 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Primate Elijah Ayodele mentioned when he claimed Nigerians will know if President Bola Tinubu will win or lose the poll.

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

5 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.

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