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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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Tinubu gets special Super Eagles jersey amid Nigeria's FIFA World Cup boost against DR Congo: "001"

Tinubu gets special Super Eagles jersey amid Nigeria's FIFA World Cup boost against DR Congo: "001"

Nigeria

2 months ago

FCT council election 2026: Live results and updates

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FCT council election 2026: Live results and updates

Politics

2 months ago

Why many destinies face great battles, Nigerian pastor Komaiya explains

Why many destinies face great battles, Nigerian pastor Komaiya explains

Nigeria

2 months ago

UTME 2026: 10,000 Abia students get free JAMB registration as pro-Tinubu group announces support

UTME 2026: 10,000 Abia students get free JAMB registration as pro-Tinubu group announces support

Education

2 months ago

Scholarships: Borno govt pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University

Scholarships: Borno govt pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University

Education

2 months ago

Electoral Act amendment: Dumebi Ifeanyi sends key message to Tinubu, “Imo state fully behind you”

Electoral Act amendment: Dumebi Ifeanyi sends key message to Tinubu, “Imo state fully behind you”

Politics

2 months ago

Ramadan 2026: I mistakenly drank water while fasting, what should I do? Islamic scholar reacts

Ramadan 2026: I mistakenly drank water while fasting, what should I do? Islamic scholar reacts

Opinion

2 months ago

During Ramadan, a young Muslim accidentally drinks water while fasting, sparking concerns about the fast's validity. Islamic scholar Mudathir Ishaq weighs in.

2027 elections: Imo guber hopeful fires warming shot, "votes must count"

2027 elections: Imo guber hopeful fires warming shot, "votes must count"

Politics

2 months ago

Dr Chima Amadi warns against electoral manipulation ahead of Imo's 2027 governorship election, urging grassroots mobilization for credible democracy.

National Assembly speaks on interior minister Tunji-Ojo's major reforms

National Assembly speaks on interior minister Tunji-Ojo's major reforms

Nigeria

2 months ago

Joint Senate and House committees commend Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for transformative reforms in Nigeria’s Interior Ministry, enhancing immigration and security services.

Nigeria carries historic responsibility to drive Africa’s progress, says Ex-Sierra Leone President

Nigeria carries historic responsibility to drive Africa’s progress, says Ex-Sierra Leone President

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ex-Sierra Leone President Koroma lauds Nigeria's role in Africa's progress at Flutterwave's 10th anniversary, highlighting the fintech's impact on inclusion.

INEC told to stop alleged plan to transfer INEC Enugu REC to Imo amid past controversies

INEC told to stop alleged plan to transfer INEC Enugu REC to Imo amid past controversies

Politics

2 months ago

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Imo state has urged INEC to stop the alleged planned redeployment of Enugu REC, Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, to Imo state.

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu hails Flutterwave for processing over $50b transactions across 36 countries

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu hails Flutterwave for processing over $50b transactions across 36 countries

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu praises Flutterwave at its 10th anniversary gala, recognising its role in Nigeria's growth and urging investment in youth empowerment.

ASUU: FG begins implementation of new tax-free allowances for university lecturers

ASUU: FG begins implementation of new tax-free allowances for university lecturers

Education

3 months ago

Federal government directs universities to implement tax-free Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, enhancing pay for lecturers, as part of FGN-ASUU agreement.

Kano: Ganduje’s son empowers farmers, SMEs with 120 irrigation pumps,160 solar systems

Kano: Ganduje’s son empowers farmers, SMEs with 120 irrigation pumps,160 solar systems

Nigeria

3 months ago

Engr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje empowers 280 farmers and SMEs in Kano with solar equipment, boosting year-round farming and supporting President Tinubu's agenda.

APC chieftain reacts as Abia govt blames typo after allocating N210m for photocopier in 2026 budget

APC chieftain reacts as Abia govt blames typo after allocating N210m for photocopier in 2026 budget

Nigeria

3 months ago

APC chieftain Prince Paul Ikonne urges Abians to hold Governor Otti accountable for alleged financial inconsistencies and budget discrepancies in Abia state.

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