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Nurudeen Lawal

Education: Bachelor of Arts Literature-in-English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2012). Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab: Advanced digital reporting, Experimenting with New Formats, Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Saraba Magazine (Social Media Intern, 2015), Content Editor/Strategist, Lantern Books (2015-2017), Dubawa fact-checking fellow (2020), Solutions Journalism fellow (2022), Oxford Climate Journalism Network (2025)

Awards: Best Head of Desk of the Year (Legit.ng 2024), Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023), Top Politics and Current Affairs editor (Legit.ng)

Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature in English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). Lawal is a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network. He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2348054399455.

6275 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Tinubu in UK: Live Updates as Nigerian president meets King Charles in historic visit

Live

Tinubu in UK: Live Updates as Nigerian president meets King Charles in historic visit

Europe

5 hours ago

Live Updates: Israel Reportedly Kills Iran's Security Chief Larijani as War Escalates

Live

Live Updates: Israel Reportedly Kills Iran's Security Chief Larijani as War Escalates

Asia

9 hours ago

Free Ramadan iftar feeding: Tinubu's appointees get important message

Free Ramadan iftar feeding: Tinubu's appointees get important message

Politics

12 hours ago

Senator Yari mobilises for Tinubu's re-election as support group gets APC endorsement

Senator Yari mobilises for Tinubu's re-election as support group gets APC endorsement

Politics

15 hours ago

Ben Kalu: DSS, police urged to prosecute perpetrators of fake news against deputy speaker

Ben Kalu: DSS, police urged to prosecute perpetrators of fake news against deputy speaker

Nigeria

2 days ago

New petrol import permits may undermine local refining, strain forex, policy group tells Tinubu

New petrol import permits may undermine local refining, strain forex, policy group tells Tinubu

Nigeria

2 days ago

Iran vows to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war escalates

Iran vows to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as war escalates

World

2 days ago

Breaking news: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed to "pursue and kill" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions in the region.

Nigerian injured, 6 other nationals dead as Iran fires fresh missiles into UAE

Nigerian injured, 6 other nationals dead as Iran fires fresh missiles into UAE

Asia

6 days ago

At least one Nigerian, unnamed yet. has been identified among dozens of people injured as Iran fired ballistic missiles into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Up to N10m grant: Gov Abiodun unveils youth empowerment blueprint in Ogun state

Up to N10m grant: Gov Abiodun unveils youth empowerment blueprint in Ogun state

Nigeria

6 days ago

Ogun State's government unveils a youth empowerment blueprint targeting unemployment and innovation, with initiatives in grants, digital skills, and agriculture.

IBUAM chancellor meets 2 northern governors, discusses youth enrollment into aviation university

IBUAM chancellor meets 2 northern governors, discusses youth enrollment into aviation university

Education

9 days ago

Chancellor Isaac Balami meets Niger and Yobe governors in Abuja to discuss enrolling youths at IBUAM, highlighting education's role in national development.

Kalu gets backing as group says NYSC, Law School allegations are politically motivated

Kalu gets backing as group says NYSC, Law School allegations are politically motivated

Politics

9 days ago

The Union of Igbo Youths defends Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu against COSEYL's allegations, citing verified NYSC records. Political motivations questioned.

Ex-Kogi deputy governor Edward Onoja meets ADC chieftain Austin Usman Okai as details emerge

Ex-Kogi deputy governor Edward Onoja meets ADC chieftain Austin Usman Okai as details emerge

Politics

10 days ago

Edward Onoja, ex-Kogi deputy governor, meets ADC's Austin Usman Okai for a candid discussion, praising his qualities and advocating for unity in Kogi politics.

Kayode Egbetokun: Analyst lists achievements of Nigeria’s 22nd Inspector-General of Police

Kayode Egbetokun: Analyst lists achievements of Nigeria’s 22nd Inspector-General of Police

Nigeria

11 days ago

Public affairs analyst Abdullah Adepoju assesses former IGP Kayode Egbetokun's policing reforms, highlighting operational improvements, among others.

Budget defence at NASS: Education Minister Alausa's data-driven approach hailed

Budget defence at NASS: Education Minister Alausa's data-driven approach hailed

Education

15 days ago

Education Minister Tunji Alausa’s data-driven reforms enhance accountability, securing $550M for HOPE-EDU, tackling out-of-school issues, and improving curriculum.

Joy, emotions as Chibok girl, 54 others resume at Isaac Balami Aviation University

Joy, emotions as Chibok girl, 54 others resume at Isaac Balami Aviation University

Education

15 days ago

A Chibok girl and 54 other students from various LGAs of Borno state resumed at the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Lagos.

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