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.

7227 articles published since 27 Apr 2023

Author's articles

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

Federal University Gusau: Full list of rescued abductees of Zamfara school

Nigeria

3 years ago

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

“They seeking reason not to hear Obi, Atiku’s cases”: Reactions as fire guts Supreme Court

Politics

3 years ago

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

“Callous, Insensitive”, group reacts to tuition fees increase in Nigerian universities

Education

3 years ago

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

BREAKING: Tension as gunmen abduct Benue information commissioner

Nigeria

3 years ago

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

“Killer dogs’ owners can be held responsible”, expert speaks on liability for pet ownership

Nigeria

3 years ago

Tinubu's Special Adviser, Fasua counsels President on how to shatter Obi's challenge

Tinubu's Special Adviser, Fasua counsels President on how to shatter Obi's challenge

Politics

3 years ago

DSS arrested Kano tribunal judge? Secret police's spokesman speaks

DSS arrested Kano tribunal judge? Secret police's spokesman speaks

Politics

3 years ago

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied claims that its operatives arrested one of the Kano governorship election petition tribunal judges.

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “I saw the judgement”, cleric shares prophecy ahead of supreme court hearing

Obi/Atiku vs Tinubu: “I saw the judgement”, cleric shares prophecy ahead of supreme court hearing

Politics

3 years ago

Prophet Iginla has said as long as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the LP are divided, they will be defeated again in the 2027 general elections.

What Tinubu needs to focus on apart from economy, Tope Fasua speaks

What Tinubu needs to focus on apart from economy, Tope Fasua speaks

Politics

3 years ago

Tope Fasua, special adviser to President Tinubu on economic affairs, has told Legit.ng that one of Nigeria's current problems is a lack of discipline.

Vaccine Alliance reacts to UN member states' decision to adopt political declaration on emergencies

Vaccine Alliance reacts to UN member states' decision to adopt political declaration on emergencies

US

3 years ago

Following a meeting focused on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response convened by the UNGA, world leaders took a step towards preparing for emergencies.

“We sought a review, not an appeal”, Tinubu’s lawyer clears air as Chicago university saga rages on

“We sought a review, not an appeal”, Tinubu’s lawyer clears air as Chicago university saga rages on

Politics

3 years ago

Babatunde Ogala, the coordinator of the Tinubu Presidential Legal Team, has disclosed that his client did not appeal against the ruling of Judge Jeffrey Gilbert.

Tinubu approved salary increment for federal tertiary institutions staff? Here's what we know

Tinubu approved salary increment for federal tertiary institutions staff? Here's what we know

Education

3 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved the implementation of 35% and 23% of salary increments for staff of all federal tertiary institutions.

Tinubu's minister, Hannatu Musawa filmed smoking, partying wildly? Fact emerges

Tinubu's minister, Hannatu Musawa filmed smoking, partying wildly? Fact emerges

Politics

3 years ago

A video has been posted on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook appearing to show a woman smoking and dancing at a party. The woman was said to be Hannatu Musawa.

What I discussed with Mohbad's wife, Falana reveals

What I discussed with Mohbad's wife, Falana reveals

Nigeria

3 years ago

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of singer Mohbad visited his office to seek support in pursuing justice for her late partner.

"Focus on 2027", Iginla gives prophecy on Atiku, Obi's petitions against Tinubu at Supreme Court

"Focus on 2027", Iginla gives prophecy on Atiku, Obi's petitions against Tinubu at Supreme Court

Politics

3 years ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla, the founder of the Champions Royal Assembly Ministry, Abuja, has prophesied defeat for Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Ridwan Adeola Yusuf