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

Kwam 1: "Dangerous," Ogundamisi tackles Nigerian police over music star's infamous row with pilot

Kwam 1: "Dangerous," Ogundamisi tackles Nigerian police over music star's infamous row with pilot

Nigeria

10 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu nominates 39 year old for chairmanship appointment amid Renewed Hope pursuit

Breaking: Tinubu nominates 39 year old for chairmanship appointment amid Renewed Hope pursuit

Politics

11 days ago

Peter Obi, Atiku, or El-Rufai? Who will ADC choose as presidential candidate? We asked ChatGPT

Peter Obi, Atiku, or El-Rufai? Who will ADC choose as presidential candidate? We asked ChatGPT

Politics

11 days ago

Just In: Tears as gunmen kill travellers in Kwara amid rising insecurity in state

Just In: Tears as gunmen kill travellers in Kwara amid rising insecurity in state

Nigeria

11 days ago

2027 election: 'Jonathan ready to run again,' close ally reportedly confirms

2027 election: 'Jonathan ready to run again,' close ally reportedly confirms

Politics

11 days ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases strong prophecy on Tinubu's 'defeat'

2027 election: Primate Ayodele releases strong prophecy on Tinubu's 'defeat'

Politics

11 days ago

Peter Obi attends event on PDP, photos, videos emerge

Peter Obi attends event on PDP, photos, videos emerge

Politics

11 days ago

Peter Obi has attended an event on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Obi left the PDP in 2022 and joined the Labour Party (LP), his present party.

Did Fayose say Peter Obi will sack Tinubu in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Did Fayose say Peter Obi will sack Tinubu in 2027 election? Fact emerges

Politics

11 days ago

Claims on social media said ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose said Peter Obi will sack President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election? The fact has now emerged.

‘Kwam 1 needs help,’ Ogundamisi reacts to viral video of plane almost running over music star

‘Kwam 1 needs help,’ Ogundamisi reacts to viral video of plane almost running over music star

Nigeria

11 days ago

Kayode Ogundamisi has reacted to a stunning viral video of a plane almost running over Nigerian music star, Wasiu Ayinde, the veteran Fuji musician.

Akwa Ibom: Tragedy as man shot dead inside church, police speak

Akwa Ibom: Tragedy as man shot dead inside church, police speak

Nigeria

11 days ago

In Akwa Ibom state, a tragedy has been noted after a man was shot dead inside a church. Police released a statement after being alerted by concerned citizens.

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

Ghana president gives order as helicopter crash kills ministers of defence and environment

Africa

11 days ago

Ghana president John Dramani Mahama has given a notable order as a helicopter crash killed his ministers on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in a tragic incident.

2027 election: ADC responds to rumours INEC refused to recognise David Mark's new leadership

2027 election: ADC responds to rumours INEC refused to recognise David Mark's new leadership

Politics

11 days ago

Ahead of the general 2027 election in Nigeria, the ADC has responded to rumours that INEC refused to recognise Senator David Mark's new leadership.

Breaking: WAEC releases 'important notice' as result checker portal crashes

Breaking: WAEC releases 'important notice' as result checker portal crashes

Education

12 days ago

WAEC has released an 'important notice' as the examination agency's result checker portal crashed on Wednesday. This comes as candidates check their WASSCE results.

As floods wreak havoc, Lagos govt lists areas people need to immediately evacuate

As floods wreak havoc, Lagos govt lists areas people need to immediately evacuate

Nigeria

12 days ago

As floods wreak havoc, the Lagos government has listed areas residents need to immediately evacuate. Communities were submerged as rainfall causes severe flooding.

Sule Lamido predicts Wike’s sacking, speaks on when Tinubu might fire FCT minister

Sule Lamido predicts Wike’s sacking, speaks on when Tinubu might fire FCT minister

Politics

12 days ago

Former Jigawa gov Sule Lamido predicted Nyesom Wike’s sacking. Lamido spoke on when President Tinubu might fire the incumbent Federal Capital Territory minister.

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