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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Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish court on terrorism charges, Video emerges

Simon Ekpa appears in Finnish court on terrorism charges, Video emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu’s govt announces N45K monthly stipends for students, "Nigerians win again"

Tinubu’s govt announces N45K monthly stipends for students, "Nigerians win again"

Education

2 months ago

'Prepare': List of public holidays in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2025

'Prepare': List of public holidays in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2025

Nigeria

2 months ago

Exclusive: Mental health crisis among Nigerian pilgrims raises concern at Hajj 2025

Exclusive: Mental health crisis among Nigerian pilgrims raises concern at Hajj 2025

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Immigration captures wanted notorious Enugu native doctor, photo emerges

Just In: Immigration captures wanted notorious Enugu native doctor, photo emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu acknowledges fresh security challenges, makes key promise to Nigerians

Breaking: Tinubu acknowledges fresh security challenges, makes key promise to Nigerians

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Appeal Court delivers judgment on PDP’s suit seeking sack of Edo governor

Breaking: Appeal Court delivers judgment on PDP’s suit seeking sack of Edo governor

Politics

2 months ago

The Appeal Court on Thursday, May 29, 2025, delivered judgment on PDP’s suit seeking the immediate sack of the Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo.

Breaking: Guinness world record holder joins Peter Obi's Obidient movement, photos emerge

Breaking: Guinness world record holder joins Peter Obi's Obidient movement, photos emerge

Politics

2 months ago

A Guinness world record holder has decided to join Peter Obi's 'Obidient' movement. Amid the promise of more support for Obi, photographs emerged.

Nigerian authorities react as Amnesty International says over 10,000 people killed under Tinubu

Nigerian authorities react as Amnesty International says over 10,000 people killed under Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian authorities have reacted as leading human rights organisation Amnesty International said over 10,000 people were killed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

'Plan ahead': 3 public holidays FG will declare in May/June 2025, full list emerges

'Plan ahead': 3 public holidays FG will declare in May/June 2025, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Legit.ng has listed the three public holidays, which include Workers' Day, scheduled by the FG for May/June 2025, assisting you in planning ahead effectively.

Renowned African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o is dead, "sad news"

Renowned African writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o is dead, "sad news"

Africa

2 months ago

One of Africa's greatest writers, Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong'o, has died aged 87. Legit.ng reports that the family of the author made the announcement on Wednesday, May 28.

Tinubu's two years in office: PDP knocks president, "troubling"

Tinubu's two years in office: PDP knocks president, "troubling"

Politics

2 months ago

As many Nigerians look forward to the Democracy observance Day on May 29, 2025, the PDP has knocked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his two years in office.

Buhari sends "heartfelt" message to Tinubu as president marks second year in office

Buhari sends "heartfelt" message to Tinubu as president marks second year in office

Politics

2 months ago

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the incumbent Nigerian leader marks his second year in office.

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's appointee who would be sacked

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Tinubu's appointee who would be sacked

Nigeria

2 months ago

Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has released a notable prophecy on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's prominent appointee who he said would be sacked.

Death recorded as building collapses in Lagos, photos, videos trend

Death recorded as building collapses in Lagos, photos, videos trend

Nigeria

2 months ago

Many people are feared trapped after a building collapsed in Ikorodu area of Lagos state. Legit.ng gathered that the collapsed building was under construction.

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