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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.

5957 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Police deny reports claiming IGP Disu ordered officers to shoot people with illegal firearms

Police deny reports claiming IGP Disu ordered officers to shoot people with illegal firearms

Nigeria

2 months ago

NSCDC Mining Marshals petition house Speaker, deny lawmaker's allegations

NSCDC Mining Marshals petition house Speaker, deny lawmaker's allegations

Nigeria

2 months ago

AIG Jimoh decorates newly promoted senior officers, urges integrity, zero tolerance for corruption

AIG Jimoh decorates newly promoted senior officers, urges integrity, zero tolerance for corruption

Nigeria

2 months ago

Southeast APC speaks on Peter Eze's leadership at federal character commission

Southeast APC speaks on Peter Eze's leadership at federal character commission

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kwara APC chairman backs Speaker Danladi Salihu to succeed Governor Abdulrazaq, gives reason

Kwara APC chairman backs Speaker Danladi Salihu to succeed Governor Abdulrazaq, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

US-Nigerian health initiative screens over 600 Surulere residents for diabetes and hypertension

US-Nigerian health initiative screens over 600 Surulere residents for diabetes and hypertension

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ajiran murder case: AIG Jimoh says justice will prevail as activists visit

Ajiran murder case: AIG Jimoh says justice will prevail as activists visit

Nigeria

2 months ago

AIG Moshood Jimoh confirms the Ajiran murder case is in court as INTERPOL arrests businessman Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, despite pressures during the investigation.

North Central group declares Tinubu's 2027 reelection a 'done deal', pledges mass mobilisation

North Central group declares Tinubu's 2027 reelection a 'done deal', pledges mass mobilisation

Nigeria

2 months ago

The North Central Agenda endorses President Tinubu's 2027 bid, citing gains in security, education, and infrastructure at a key conference in Abuja.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose as REA chairman

Breaking: Tinubu appoints former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose as REA chairman

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally appointed former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as the chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

Crisis hits Niger APC as ex-commissioners and lawmakers finalise mass defection plans

Crisis hits Niger APC as ex-commissioners and lawmakers finalise mass defection plans

Politics

2 months ago

Political unrest grips Niger APC as stakeholders plan mass defection over grievances. Urgent calls for intervention by Tinubu amid looming 2027 elections.

NNPC N210 trillion controversy: How Bala Wunti's Senate testimony provided clarity, analyst speaks

NNPC N210 trillion controversy: How Bala Wunti's Senate testimony provided clarity, analyst speaks

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bala Wunti's Senate testimony reshapes the N210 trillion NNPC controversy, clarifying accounting terms and urging transparency in financial scrutiny.

Kwara builds 200 PHCs, launches ICU and cancer centre under Gov AbdulRazaq, Says Public Commentator

Kwara builds 200 PHCs, launches ICU and cancer centre under Gov AbdulRazaq, Says Public Commentator

Nigeria

2 months ago

Public affairs commentator Abdulsalam Olesin commends Kwara's healthcare reforms, highlighting renovated centres and impactful investments driving progress.

Activist urges IGP to investigate death of Mary Habila at Minister Umahi's residence

Activist urges IGP to investigate death of Mary Habila at Minister Umahi's residence

Nigeria

2 months ago

Usman Okai Austin urges IGP Rilwan Disu to investigate nurse Mary Habila's death at Minister Umahi's home, stressing political status does not guarantee immunity.

Dankabo welcomes Sadeeq Garo back to APC, praises Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Dankabo welcomes Sadeeq Garo back to APC, praises Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Politics

2 months ago

A former House of Reps candidate, Fahad Muhammad Adamu Dankabo, has welcomed Sadeeq Garo to the APC. He also commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

From N10,000: Adamawa governor Fintiri raises minimum pension to N50,000 monthly

From N10,000: Adamawa governor Fintiri raises minimum pension to N50,000 monthly

Nigeria

2 months ago

Adamawa Governor Fintiri has approved a minimum monthly pension of N50,000 for retirees, addressing past inadequacies and outlining infrastructure plans.

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