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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. He previously worked at Lantern Books and Saraba Magazine. Lawal 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.

6345 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Ekiti governorship election: Stakeholders seek tougher action against vote buying, violence

Ekiti governorship election: Stakeholders seek tougher action against vote buying, violence

Politics

14 hours ago

Macron’s summit: Ex-APC spokesman Timi Frank slams France, calls for Africa-US alliance

Macron’s summit: Ex-APC spokesman Timi Frank slams France, calls for Africa-US alliance

Africa

16 hours ago

Surulere assembly seat: Political analyst explains why Odunuga-Bakare should be elected

Surulere assembly seat: Political analyst explains why Odunuga-Bakare should be elected

Politics

a day ago

APC guber race: Kwara South group rejects claims of insecurity-driven voter decline

APC guber race: Kwara South group rejects claims of insecurity-driven voter decline

Politics

2 days ago

Photos: Atiku chairs historic wedding ceremony in Marrakech as Nigerian, Burkinabe families unite

Photos: Atiku chairs historic wedding ceremony in Marrakech as Nigerian, Burkinabe families unite

Wedding

2 days ago

Kano group endorses Tinubu, Abba Yusuf, Kabir Bichi for 2027, gives reasons

Kano group endorses Tinubu, Abba Yusuf, Kabir Bichi for 2027, gives reasons

Politics

2 days ago

Salary dispute: Supreme Court voids ₦1.07bn award to ex-Kogi deputy governor Achuba

Salary dispute: Supreme Court voids ₦1.07bn award to ex-Kogi deputy governor Achuba

Nigeria

2 days ago

The Supreme Court has overturned a ₦1.07 billion award to Simon Achuba, asserting the appellate court exceeded its jurisdiction by awarding specific sums.

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

Politics

3 days ago

Thousands of APC supporters in Eti-Osa, Lagos, endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Obafemi Hamzat and lawmaker Noheem Adams ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

Politics

4 days ago

Mallam AbdulRahman Giwa, "cousin" of Governor AbdulRazaq, joins NDC as a gubernatorial aspirant, heightening APC succession speculation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Nigeria

5 days ago

Advocates urge EFCC investigation into alleged $3.5bn refinery funds misuse before NNPCL signs new contracts with Chinese firms amid prior failures.

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

Nigeria

5 days ago

Nigeria's aviation delegation, led by Minister Keyamo, secures key partnerships with Airbus and French institutions to enhance domestic airlines and education.

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Nigeria

6 days ago

Former Kano governor Ganduje has asserted that only the Supreme Court can resolve the emirship dispute, clarifying he did not endorse Emir Sanusi.

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Nigeria

6 days ago

CEST criticises NNPC's $1 billion refinery deal with Chinese firms, calling for an investigation into past failures and demanding accountability for public funds.

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Nigeria

6 days ago

Faiz Alfindiki praises Tinubu's focus on infrastructure in northern Nigeria, highlighting 52% of projects, while urging unity against political distractions.

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Education

6 days ago

Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has instructed agencies to seek a temporary site for a NOUN study centre in Aba, enhancing educational access in the commercial hub.

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