Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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 & 2025), Legit.ng’s Current Affairs/Politics Editor of the Year (2024)

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content writer 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.

6471 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Breaking: Presidential candidate emerges in Sowore’s AAC ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Presidential candidate emerges in Sowore’s AAC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

2027 election: Former Republican mayor vows to oppose Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, gives reasons

2027 election: Former Republican mayor vows to oppose Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, gives reasons

Politics

a month ago

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Atiku speaks after casting vote in ADC election

Just In: Atiku speaks after casting vote in ADC election

Politics

2 months ago

Terrorism in Nigeria: Sunday Igboho finally unveils security network, video shows gallant 'officer'

Terrorism in Nigeria: Sunday Igboho finally unveils security network, video shows gallant 'officer'

Nigeria

2 months ago

Eid Al Adha 2026: Kenyan government announces public holiday date

Eid Al Adha 2026: Kenyan government announces public holiday date

Africa

2 months ago

Full list of 12 Lagos lawmakers who failed to secure APC tickets for 2027 election

Full list of 12 Lagos lawmakers who failed to secure APC tickets for 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

A full list of Lagos lawmakers who did not secure APC tickets for the 2027 elections has surfaced following the party’s primaries, revealing key incumbents affected.

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

Politics

2 months ago

A prominent Nigerian pastor has issued a major prophetic message to Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Health expert speaks on "alarming" cases of adenoids in children, shares recommendations

Exclusive

Health expert speaks on "alarming" cases of adenoids in children, shares recommendations

Nigeria

2 months ago

A prominent health expert has raised concerns over the increase in cases of adenoids in children. The expert highlighted the burdens and recommendations.

Abia APC reacts to outcome of party's primary election as Tinubu gets certificate of return

Abia APC reacts to outcome of party's primary election as Tinubu gets certificate of return

Politics

2 months ago

The APC chapter in Abia state has reacted after President Bola Tinubu emerged victorious in the party’s just-concluded presidential primary election.

Tinubu vs opposition: Prominent pastor predicts winner of 2027 election

Exclusive

Tinubu vs opposition: Prominent pastor predicts winner of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

A prominent pastor has prophesied the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, offering fresh insight into the race ahead of the crucial poll.

Death recorded as gunman opens fire near Donald Trump's White House

Death recorded as gunman opens fire near Donald Trump's White House

US

2 months ago

Death has been recorded after a gunman opened fire near White House on Saturday. The White House is the official residence and workplace of the US president.

Breaking: Winner emerges in APC election in Shettima's state as Edo-born
businessman challenges Tinubu

Breaking: Winner emerges in APC election in Shettima's state as Edo-born businessman challenges Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

A winner has been announced in the APC presidential primary election in Borno state on Saturday, as Stanley Osifo battled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Breaking: Winner announced in APC presidential primary election in Kano as Osifo battles Tinubu

Breaking: Winner announced in APC presidential primary election in Kano as Osifo battles Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

A winner has been announced in the APC presidential primary election in Kano state on Saturday, as Stanley Osifo battled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Eid Al Adha 2026: Government declares exceptional public holiday, date emerges

Eid Al Adha 2026: Government declares exceptional public holiday, date emerges

Africa

2 months ago

Authorities in Morocco have announced Eid Al Adha (also called Eid al-Kabir) 2026 public holiday dates, giving residents a three-day break in May 2026.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf