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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, 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.

6243 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Energy centre speaks on NUPRC's N5.21trn revenue in H1 2025 as Tinubu assures of improved economy

Energy centre speaks on NUPRC's N5.21trn revenue in H1 2025 as Tinubu assures of improved economy

Nigeria

7 months ago

Despite controversy, Tinubu gets applause for appointing Bayo Ojulari as NNPCL GMD

Despite controversy, Tinubu gets applause for appointing Bayo Ojulari as NNPCL GMD

Nigeria

7 months ago

KWAM 1 Vs ValueJet: Yoruba monarch Olowu sends message to Keyamo, "temper justice with mercy"

KWAM 1 Vs ValueJet: Yoruba monarch Olowu sends message to Keyamo, "temper justice with mercy"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Reserved seats for women: APC nat'l women leader makes key demand, sends message to Tinubu, others

Reserved seats for women: APC nat'l women leader makes key demand, sends message to Tinubu, others

Politics

7 months ago

NELFUND: Nigerian lawmaker speaks on Tinubu's education policy, makes bold prediction

NELFUND: Nigerian lawmaker speaks on Tinubu's education policy, makes bold prediction

Education

7 months ago

Sowore’s release: Rights advocate Patrick Agbese reacts, makes 6 key demands

Sowore’s release: Rights advocate Patrick Agbese reacts, makes 6 key demands

Nigeria

7 months ago

Algeria 2025: Nigeria shines at 1st African school games as NTIC wins 7 medals

Algeria 2025: Nigeria shines at 1st African school games as NTIC wins 7 medals

Education

7 months ago

Nigeria won 25 medals at the 1st African School Games in Algeria, with NTIC students securing 7 of them, including four golds from star athletes.

How bandits invaded Kwara community during Jumua’h prayer, killed policeman, 4 residents

How bandits invaded Kwara community during Jumua’h prayer, killed policeman, 4 residents

Nigeria

7 months ago

At least five people, including a police officer, were killed when over 200 bandits attacked Babanla community in Kwara state during Jumua’h prayers.

Future lawyers in action as Nigerian university students stage intense armed robbery mock trial

Future lawyers in action as Nigerian university students stage intense armed robbery mock trial

Education

7 months ago

Baze University law students in Abuja on Thursday showcased their courtroom skills in a simulated armed robbery trial, presided over by legal professionals.

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

Nigeria

7 months ago

VON DG Jibrin Ndace has pledged media reforms, digital growth, and staff development as he welcomes RATTAWU's new leadership, vowing to restore global reach.

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Situation Room on Positive Reforms has debunked reports on the NNPC CEO Bashir Ojulari’s resignation, warning of a plot to disrupt Nigeria’s energy sector.

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

Nigeria

7 months ago

Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa on Friday, August 1, said that the Akwa Ibom–Cross River oil boundary dispute is legally settled by ICJ and Supreme Court rulings.

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

Nigeria

7 months ago

A group of Benue citizens has petitioned EFCC to arrest ex-commissioner Ugwu Odoh over alleged fraud, embezzlement, and exploitation of over 2,000 vulnerable women.

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kogi Assembly has urged urgent restoration of electricity in Ankpa LGA after one-year blackout, citing economic hardship, insecurity, and health risks.

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

Nigeria

7 months ago

SERHA has launched its Abia chapter to promote Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, empowering over 1,000 beneficiaries with cash grants and business tools.

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