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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.

5958 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Nigeria's Health Fund Management: CODE presents findings on delays, transparency gaps

Nigeria's Health Fund Management: CODE presents findings on delays, transparency gaps

Nigeria

2 months ago

38 Otoge founding leaders accuse G15 of attempting to hijack Kwara movement, blackmailing Tinubu

38 Otoge founding leaders accuse G15 of attempting to hijack Kwara movement, blackmailing Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

Tinubu urged to suspend NYSC reform, set up broader review committee

Tinubu urged to suspend NYSC reform, set up broader review committee

Nigeria

3 months ago

Governor Fintiri backs Tinubu for 2027, cites power rotation and ongoing reforms

Governor Fintiri backs Tinubu for 2027, cites power rotation and ongoing reforms

Politics

3 months ago

Stop politicising Ezza culture: Group demands apology from Ezza Elites over New Yam festival

Stop politicising Ezza culture: Group demands apology from Ezza Elites over New Yam festival

Nigeria

3 months ago

Presidency clears Gbajabiamila in alleged forged appointment case

Presidency clears Gbajabiamila in alleged forged appointment case

Nigeria

3 months ago

Police urge youths to partner with officers to combat crime, misinformation: "We're your friends"

Police urge youths to partner with officers to combat crime, misinformation: "We're your friends"

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force urges young Nigerians to combat crime and misinformation as partners, promoting community engagement for peace and public trust in Lagos.

Plateau governor vows justice after gunmen kill 22 in Bokkos community, police take action

Plateau governor vows justice after gunmen kill 22 in Bokkos community, police take action

Nigeria

3 months ago

Governor Mutfwang condemns the tragic killing of 22 in Kawel, Bokkos LGA, pledging justice as police deploy tactical teams to restore peace and security.

ATBU chief imam resigns over university's approval for Tijjaniyyah sect to build mosque

ATBU chief imam resigns over university's approval for Tijjaniyyah sect to build mosque

Nigeria

3 months ago

Professor Mansur Isa Yelwa resigns as Chief Imam of ATBU over mosque approval for Tijjaniyyah sect, warning of sectarian division and loss of unity on campus.

“We need innovative mechanisms to finance healthcare systems, says ex-VP Osinbajo

“We need innovative mechanisms to finance healthcare systems, says ex-VP Osinbajo

Nigeria

3 months ago

Future Perspectives, founded by Osinbajo, held a roundtable on innovative healthcare financing, addressing Nigeria's health insurance gap and calling for solutions.

Federal character: NPA boss commends FCC leadership, credits Tinubu for institutional reforms

Federal character: NPA boss commends FCC leadership, credits Tinubu for institutional reforms

Nigeria

3 months ago

Dr Abubakar Dantsoho of NPA commends FCC's reforms during an interactive session, emphasising collaboration and new compliance measures for improved development.

Nigerian Army commissions renovated soldiers' quarters at TA Lagbaja cantonment

Nigerian Army commissions renovated soldiers' quarters at TA Lagbaja cantonment

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian Army has commissioned the renovated five-unit Corporal and Below Quarters at the TA Lagbaja Cantonment, reaffirming its dedication to improving the

PDP petitions IGP over alleged false information submitted to INEC on party leadership

PDP petitions IGP over alleged false information submitted to INEC on party leadership

Politics

3 months ago

The PDP has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), seeking an investigation into Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed.

RTEAN southwest accuses national president of mismanaging palliatives, backs Tinubu's re-election

RTEAN southwest accuses national president of mismanaging palliatives, backs Tinubu's re-election

Nigeria

3 months ago

Southwest RTEAN has disowned embattled national president Musa Mohammed over a recent visit to Vice President Shettima. The union also declared support for Tinubu.

Lagos police intercept truck carrying military uniforms, drugs, arrest suspects in major crackdown

Lagos police intercept truck carrying military uniforms, drugs, arrest suspects in major crackdown

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Lagos police command reported major successes in June 2026, intercepting a truck loaded with military camouflage and arresting suspects linked to armed robbery.

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