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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2027 election: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party amid plot to sack Tinubu - report

2027 election: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party amid plot to sack Tinubu - report

Politics

2 months ago

Technical error: JAMB speaks amid concern over 're-checking UTME 2025 results'

Technical error: JAMB speaks amid concern over 're-checking UTME 2025 results'

Education

2 months ago

JAMB finally releases UTME 2025 resit results, how to check emerges

JAMB finally releases UTME 2025 resit results, how to check emerges

Education

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar meets Vice President Kashim Shettima, photos emerge

Atiku Abubakar meets Vice President Kashim Shettima, photos emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Kano: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies, sends warning message to Emir Sanusi

Kano: Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies, sends warning message to Emir Sanusi

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu gives appointment to prominent Kano APC chieftain, others, list emerges

Tinubu gives appointment to prominent Kano APC chieftain, others, list emerges

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: "The dark side," Saraki speaks as PDP heavyweights meet in Enugu

2027 election: "The dark side," Saraki speaks as PDP heavyweights meet in Enugu

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, PDP's Bukola Saraki has shared the major discussion party chieftains engaged in. Saraki travelled to Enugu state on Friday.

EFCC reacts as Atiku's camp claims agency's boss held secret meeting with unnamed governor

EFCC reacts as Atiku's camp claims agency's boss held secret meeting with unnamed governor

Politics

2 months ago

The EFCC has reacted after Atiku Abubakar's camp claimed that the anti-graft agency's boss held a secret meeting with an unnamed Nigerian governor.

Breaking: DSS arrests 20 for allegedly hacking JAMB's UTME 2025 results

Breaking: DSS arrests 20 for allegedly hacking JAMB's UTME 2025 results

Education

2 months ago

The DSS has arrested 20 people for allegedly hacking JAMB's UTME results. The suspects are part of a syndicate who specialise in hacking JAMB servers.

Peter Obi melts hearts as he helps elderly woman whose bucket fell on the road, photos trend

Peter Obi melts hearts as he helps elderly woman whose bucket fell on the road, photos trend

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Gregory Obi melted hearts as he helped an elderly woman whose bucket fell on the road. Photos of the moment have now surfaced on the internet.

2027 election: El-Rufai speaks on “important meeting” of coalition amid adoption of another party

2027 election: El-Rufai speaks on “important meeting” of coalition amid adoption of another party

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has spoken on an “important meeting” of the coalition amid the reported adoption of another political party.

2027 election: APC reacts as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party to sack Tinubu

2027 election: APC reacts as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai adopt another party to sack Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, the APC has reacted after Atiku, Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai reportedly adopted another party to challenge President Bola Tinubu.

2027 election: Joy in APC as 5 governors, others endorse Tinubu in fresh alignment, list emerges

2027 election: Joy in APC as 5 governors, others endorse Tinubu in fresh alignment, list emerges

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians prepare for the 2027 election. joy has been noted in the camp of the APC. Five northern governors and party leaders endorsed President Bola Tinubu.

2027 election: How Jonathan's mooted comeback reportedly contributed to Atiku's imminent PDP exit

2027 election: How Jonathan's mooted comeback reportedly contributed to Atiku's imminent PDP exit

Politics

2 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, a new report has unveiled how Goodluck Jonathan's mooted comeback reportedly contributed to Atiku Abubakar's imminent exit from the PDP.

2027 election: Report shares strong argument El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja

2027 election: Report shares strong argument El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a report has shared a strong argument Nasir El-Rufai presented at key coalition meeting in Abuja.

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