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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.

5977 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

TSG credits Tinubu’s reforms for Nigeria’s ₦21.6tn revenue in H1 2026

TSG credits Tinubu’s reforms for Nigeria’s ₦21.6tn revenue in H1 2026

Politics

10 hours ago

2027 elections: Umahi asked to apologise to Peter Obi over political remarks

2027 elections: Umahi asked to apologise to Peter Obi over political remarks

Politics

12 hours ago

2027 Elections: Former Peter Obi ally Marcel Ngogbehei forms alliance with Tinubu supporters

2027 Elections: Former Peter Obi ally Marcel Ngogbehei forms alliance with Tinubu supporters

Politics

15 hours ago

INEC final list: 17 Lagos state governorship candidates 2027 election

INEC final list: 17 Lagos state governorship candidates 2027 election

Politics

a day ago

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

Politics

a day ago

INEC final list: 16 Oyo state governorship candidates for 2027 elections

INEC final list: 16 Oyo state governorship candidates for 2027 elections

Politics

a day ago

Bayo Ojulari: Group reacts to NNPCL’s fuel discount, smart pumps

Bayo Ojulari: Group reacts to NNPCL’s fuel discount, smart pumps

Nigeria

a day ago

A citizens’ coalition has commended the NNPCL CEO, Mr Bayo Ojulari, over the planned 30-day petrol discount, smart pumps and transparency reforms.

Petrol discount: Atiku accuses Tinubu of using NNPC Limited as 'campaign cashier'

Petrol discount: Atiku accuses Tinubu of using NNPC Limited as 'campaign cashier'

Politics

2 days ago

Former VP Atiku Abubakar questions Tinubu's ₦66 petrol discount, raising concerns over NNPC board approval, access to relief and the cost to the company.

Mental health: Baze University urges students to seek help early

Mental health: Baze University urges students to seek help early

Education

2 days ago

Baze University has concluded its 8th Career Week Programme, urging students and staff to tackle mental health stigma, seek early support and prioritise wellbeing.

Court orders arrest of ex-Senator Rochas Okorocha, Araraume over alleged forgery

Court orders arrest of ex-Senator Rochas Okorocha, Araraume over alleged forgery

Politics

2 days ago

A court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Rochas Okorocha and Ifeanyi Araraume over alleged forgery, as INEC disowns a disputed APC primary result.

2027 elections: Reno Omokri tells Atiku to apologise to Tinubu, explains why

2027 elections: Reno Omokri tells Atiku to apologise to Tinubu, explains why

Politics

2 days ago

Reno Omokri has urged Atiku Abubakar to apologise to President Tinubu for repeatedly calling him Bola, citing respect for the presidency and past leaders.

NAF crash: Families of victims await remains as wedding plans turn to grief

NAF crash: Families of victims await remains as wedding plans turn to grief

Nigeria

2 days ago

Families of victims of the October 5 NAF ATR-42 crash in Ondo await the recovery of their loved ones’ remains as search operations and investigations continue.

LASU best graduating student shares journey from hawking sachet water to scoring 4.77 CGPA

LASU best graduating student shares journey from hawking sachet water to scoring 4.77 CGPA

Education

2 days ago

Ayomide Olubunmi, LASU's best graduating student with a 4.77 CGPA, shares how she overcame childhood poverty, street hawking to earn a first-class degree.

Wicknell Chivayo: Photos of late Zimbabwean tycoon with Tinubu, other African presidents emerge

Wicknell Chivayo: Photos of late Zimbabwean tycoon with Tinubu, other African presidents emerge

Africa

2 days ago

Photos of late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo have resurfaced, showing his meetings with Tinubu, Ruto, Mnangagwa and other African leaders.

Full List: US embassy, consulate announce remaining 2026 public holiday closures in Nigeria

Full List: US embassy, consulate announce remaining 2026 public holiday closures in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 days ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and Lagos Consulate will close on five dates in October, November and December 2026. Check the full holiday schedule on Legit.ng.

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