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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6268 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

El-Rufai reacts as Kperogi accuses Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to major positions in NNPCL

El-Rufai reacts as Kperogi accuses Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to major p...

4 months ago

"We're sorry": VP Shettima commiserates with victims of military airstrike in Sokoto

"We're sorry": VP Shettima commiserates with victims of military airstrike in So...

4 months ago

NNPCL reacts as Kperogi accuses Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to top positions in oil company

NNPCL reacts as Kperogi accuses Tinubu of appointing Yoruba people to top positi...

4 months ago

Is Lagos state govt currently recruiting teachers? TESCOM reacts

Is Lagos state govt currently recruiting teachers? TESCOM reacts

4 months ago

FCT police react to VeryDarkMan’s claim of losing ₦180m to hackers

FCT police react to VeryDarkMan’s claim of losing ₦180m to hackers

4 months ago

Just In: Kwara governor's Chief of Staff is dead, burial details announced

Just In: Kwara governor's Chief of Staff is dead, burial details announced

4 months ago

Tread carefully: Atiku's aide urges Tinubu's govt to be cautious of relationship with France

Tread carefully: Atiku's aide urges Tinubu's govt to be cautious of relationship with France

Phrank Shaibu, ex-VP Atiku Abubakar's aide, has warned the Tinubu administration to be cautious in its dealings with France, citing historical concerns.

From politics to entertainment: Top 12 iconic Nigerian female leaders in 2024

From politics to entertainment: Top 12 iconic Nigerian female leaders in 2024

As the Year 2024 gradually ends, here is a list of12 iconic Nigerian female leaders who shape policies and help strengthen the push for 35% affirmative action.

Shiloh 2024: God didn't retire Bishop Abioye, Dino Melaye says, tackles Oyedepo

Shiloh 2024: God didn't retire Bishop Abioye, Dino Melaye says, tackles Oyedepo

Senator Dino Melaye has revealed why he did not attend the 2024 Shiloh event. He also asked why Bishop David Abioye was retired from Winners Chappel.

List of public holidays FG will declare in December 2024/January 2025

List of public holidays FG will declare in December 2024/January 2025

Legit.ng lists the public holidays in Nigeria for December 2024 and January 2025. These include Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day celebrations.

Did Finland’s president pledge to support Biafra’s independence from Nigeria?

Did Finland’s president pledge to support Biafra’s independence from Nigeria?

A video circulating on Facebook with the claim that Finland's President Alexander Stubb pledged to support Biafra has been fact-checked and found to be altered.

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Abioye announces 3-day programme in Abuja amid Dino Melaye's comment

Shiloh 2024: Bishop Abioye announces 3-day programme in Abuja amid Dino Melaye's comment

Bishop David Abioye has announced a three-day event in Abuja aimed at equipping attendees with divine wisdom and guidance. Details of the event have been released.

Tinubu, Kyari hailed for reviving Port Harcourt Refinery

Tinubu, Kyari hailed for reviving Port Harcourt Refinery

President Tinubu and the NNPCL's Group CEO have been commended for reviving operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery after several years of hiatus.

Bishop Abioye: Dino Melaye mentions why he didn't attend Shiloh 2024

Bishop Abioye: Dino Melaye mentions why he didn't attend Shiloh 2024

Senator Dino Melaye has revealed why he did not attend the 2024 Shiloh. The former PDP senator said Shiloh without Bishop David Abioye is somehow.

Why Akpabio is not qualified to judge Fubara, Timi Frank explains

Why Akpabio is not qualified to judge Fubara, Timi Frank explains

Comrade Timi Frank, former APC chieftain, has defended Rivers state Governor Siminalayi Fubara after Senate President Godswill Akpabio accused him of betrayal.

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