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, 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). 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.

6225 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

2027 elections: Pastor warns Peter Obi, predicts what will happen if he becomes Atiku’s running mate

2027 elections: Pastor warns Peter Obi, predicts what will happen if he becomes Atiku’s running mate

Politics

7 months ago

Group hails Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis, backs sole administrator

Group hails Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis, backs sole administrator

Politics

7 months ago

Nigerians hail education minister Alausa as he bags national honour for pro-democracy, education reforms

Nigerians hail education minister Alausa as he bags national honour for pro-democracy, education reforms

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ilorin: Tears as collapsed fence near Kwara Hotel kills two, injures one

Ilorin: Tears as collapsed fence near Kwara Hotel kills two, injures one

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kano farmers decry Tinubu's govt’s neglect: "Fertilisers are too expensive"

Kano farmers decry Tinubu's govt’s neglect: "Fertilisers are too expensive"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Education minister Alausa awarded CON honour: "From pro-democracy strides to new reforms"

Education minister Alausa awarded CON honour: "From pro-democracy strides to new reforms"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Democracy Day: 12 powerful facts you need to know about June 12, Abiola's death

Democracy Day: 12 powerful facts you need to know about June 12, Abiola's death

Nigeria

7 months ago

Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was born on August 14, 1937, and died on July 7, 1998, the day he was to be released. He ran for the presidency in 1993.

Flashback: Full results of June 12, 1993 election that gave Abiola victory

Flashback: Full results of June 12, 1993 election that gave Abiola victory

Politics

7 months ago

MKO won the mandate of the people on June 12, 1993, when Nigerians of all walks of life shunned religious and ethnic affiliations to cast their votes for him.

Northern group reacts as Tinubu appoints Cyril Tsenyil as MD of North Central Development Commission

Northern group reacts as Tinubu appoints Cyril Tsenyil as MD of North Central Development Commission

Nigeria

7 months ago

The North Central Good Governance Ambassadors applauded Tinubu's appointment of Cyril Tsenyil as NCDC MD, calling it a bold step toward regional development.

Mid-term report: Group rates aviation minister Keyamo’s performance as Tinubu marks 2nd anniversary

Mid-term report: Group rates aviation minister Keyamo’s performance as Tinubu marks 2nd anniversary

Nigeria

7 months ago

Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, earns praise from the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network for outstanding sector reforms, improved safety, and global partnerships.

Tinubu helping Nigeria breathe again, lawmaker says after visiting president

Tinubu helping Nigeria breathe again, lawmaker says after visiting president

Politics

7 months ago

Lagos lawmaker Temitope Adewale praises President Tinubu's economic reforms, citing stable naira, fuel refinery revival, and improved infrastructure across Nigeria.

Grace Ihonvbere: Canadian City to honour Nigerian leader during Golf, investment tour

Grace Ihonvbere: Canadian City to honour Nigerian leader during Golf, investment tour

Nigeria

7 months ago

City of Brampton, Canada, will honour Grace Ihonvbere during the 2025 Ocean Waves Golf & Investment Tour for her global leadership & impact on women’s empowerment.

NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa

NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has accused the Nigeria Police Force of obstructing its efforts to prosecute illegal mining operations in Nasarawa

Tinubu's 2nd anniversary: Otuaro’s leadership revives Amnesty Programme

Tinubu's 2nd anniversary: Otuaro’s leadership revives Amnesty Programme

Nigeria

7 months ago

PAP under Dr. Otuaro empowers 5,000, restores trust, and boosts peacebuilding in Niger Delta, marking a major win for Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

Africa

7 months ago

The list of African countries under military rule may have risen to seven as the Army in Gabon said they had taken over power. Niger recently joined the list.

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