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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.

5786 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Lagos PDP guber aspirant Adeoye makes big move, donates equipment to party secretariat

Lagos PDP guber aspirant Adeoye makes big move, donates equipment to party secretariat

Politics

2 months ago

Victor Giwa: CSO urges review of criminal case against lawyer, others

Victor Giwa: CSO urges review of criminal case against lawyer, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Civic group says military operations led to rescues, arrests across Nigeria, hails Defence Chief

Civic group says military operations led to rescues, arrests across Nigeria, hails Defence Chief

Nigeria

2 months ago

Yahaya Bello backs ADC lawmaker Leke Abejide for 3rd term, urges Yagba voters to re-elect him

Yahaya Bello backs ADC lawmaker Leke Abejide for 3rd term, urges Yagba voters to re-elect him

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu govt asked to criminalise fake AI-generated content against political leaders, others

Tinubu govt asked to criminalise fake AI-generated content against political leaders, others

Nigeria

2 months ago

Soludo partners Flutterwave to boost digital payments, e-commerce in Anambra

Soludo partners Flutterwave to boost digital payments, e-commerce in Anambra

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nasarawa 2027: Stop name-dropping Tinubu, intimidating opponents, APC group warns Wadada

Nasarawa 2027: Stop name-dropping Tinubu, intimidating opponents, APC group warns Wadada

Politics

2 months ago

An APC group criticises Senator Wadada for exploiting President Tinubu's name for electoral gain, urging genuine competition in Nasarawa's governorship race.

Tinubu appoints new minister of finance after Wale Edun's sack

Tinubu appoints new minister of finance after Wale Edun's sack

Economy

2 months ago

President Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria's new finance minister, enhancing governance after Wale Edun's dismissal amidst economic reforms.

How education minister Alausa won innovation award as reform drive gains traction

How education minister Alausa won innovation award as reform drive gains traction

Education

2 months ago

Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa earns the 2025 Innovative Reforms Award for his focus on vocational education reform, tackling unemployment and education challenges.

Tantita: Nigeria oil theft crackdown deepens as 586 suspects arrested, dozens convicted

Tantita: Nigeria oil theft crackdown deepens as 586 suspects arrested, dozens convicted

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tantita's intensified crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta resulted in 586 arrests and 125 prosecutions, revealing a shift from arrests to legal actions.

Niger Delta group urges Tinubu to review pipeline surveillance contract

Niger Delta group urges Tinubu to review pipeline surveillance contract

Nigeria

2 months ago

Niger Delta stakeholders urge President Tinubu to review a pipeline surveillance contract for transparency, addressing oil theft and community involvement.

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Hayatudeen calls for stronger institutions, production prioritisation, and renewed trust to secure Nigeria's future at Independent Newspapers’ 25th anniversary.

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Nigeria

2 months ago

De Royal Beautiful Queens have empowered Ijesaland youths with solar panel installation skills, fostering community growth and reducing unemployment.

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Politics

2 months ago

Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf declares candidacy for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency in 2027, promising youth empowerment, infrastructure, and clean water access.

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Politics

2 months ago

Laja Adeoye intensifies consultations with PDP leaders for Lagos 2027 elections, unveiling his 'Better Lagos 2027' agenda focused on economic growth.

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