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

Iran vs Israel: Donald Trump's US govt announces sanctions as conflict escalates

Iran vs Israel: Donald Trump's US govt announces sanctions as conflict escalates

US

a month ago

Kogi: Again, gunmen attack Senator Natasha’s house, photos emerge

Kogi: Again, gunmen attack Senator Natasha’s house, photos emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 election: Prominent Anambra cleric speaks on how Tinubu, APC can be sacked

2027 election: Prominent Anambra cleric speaks on how Tinubu, APC can be sacked

Politics

a month ago

Just In: Iran presses on with attacks, missile hits Israeli hospital as tension grows, video emerges

Just In: Iran presses on with attacks, missile hits Israeli hospital as tension grows, video emerges

Asia

a month ago

Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Israel: 'US preparing for possible strike on Iran amid rising chaos,' report

Asia

a month ago

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Iran fires Sejjil ballistic missile for first time on Israel amid rising tensions, video trends

Asia

a month ago

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Death threat in Oyo: IBEDC officials flee, leave Ibadan communities in darkness

Nigeria

a month ago

An allegation of death threat has surfaced in Ibadan, Oyo State, as IBEDC officials have now abandoned communities, leaving residents in total darkness.

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Petrol challenge in Nigeria: New twist as Kwara drivers abandon CNG, details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

There is a new twist in Kwara as drivers have now abandoned the presidential CNG initiative (Pi-CNG). Legit.ng has the details of the development.

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Indian plane crash: British govt under fire, "key concerns"

Asia

2 months ago

Amid the deadly Indian plane crash that killed about 270, the British government has come under fire. Legit.ng has the details of the development.

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Tinubu gives fresh marching order to service chiefs, IGP over Benue killings

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a fresh marching order to the service chiefs and the inspector-general of police over the disturbing Benue killings.

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

2027 election: ‘Why Tinubu is not afraid of Atiku, Obi’s coalition,’ presidential spokesman opens up

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a key presidential spokesperson has explained why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not afraid Atiku Abubakar-led coalition.

Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Just In: INEC breaks silence on reports it registered 2 new parties ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

Electoral umpire INEC has broken its silence on viral reports alleging that it registered two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general election.

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Gilbert Deya: Prominent African pastor dies in Kenya, "deep sorrow"

Africa

2 months ago

Pastor Gilbert Deya, the controversial African televangelist, has died in Kenya. Deya is famous for claiming that he created miraculous pregnancies.

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

2027 election: Top APC chieftain speaks on possibility of Tinubu replacing Shettima

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a top APC chieftain has spoken on the possibility of President Bola Tinubu replacing Kashim Shettima.

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

'My plans for Adamawa': Senator Abbo opens up as he hints at vying for 2027 governorship seat

Politics

2 months ago

An ex-senator from Adamawa, Elisha Abbo, has hinted at vying for the governorship seat in the 2027 election. In an interview with Legit.ng, Abbo shared his plans.

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