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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.

5865 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Education

3 months ago

2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

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2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

Politics

3 months ago

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

Politics

3 months ago

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Politics

3 months ago

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Politics

3 months ago

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

Politics

3 months ago

PDP's Adedeji Doherty warns Bode George of potential expulsion over criticism of FCT minister Nyesom Wike amid ongoing party disputes and leadership challenges.

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Politics

3 months ago

Political analyst Babajide Balogun criticises Peter Obi's exit from the ADC, labelling it “evasion disguised as principle” and questioning his political consistency.

Atiku slams Tinubu govt, warns of falling reserves despite oil windfall

Atiku slams Tinubu govt, warns of falling reserves despite oil windfall

Politics

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar warns of declining reserves amidst Nigeria's oil revenue surge, calling for targeted spending and long-term investments to alleviate hardship.

APC elders across Kwara endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 governorship election

APC elders across Kwara endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 governorship election

Politics

3 months ago

APC elders endorse Dr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa for Kwara's 2027 governorship, emphasising his capacity to enhance security, healthcare, and education in the state.

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye speaks on who will emerge as Nigeria's president in 2027

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye speaks on who will emerge as Nigeria's president in 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Pastor Adeboye declares Nigeria's next president is determined by God, urging faith over anxiety and calling for prayers ahead of the pivotal 2027 elections.

Kwara 2027: APC governorship aspirant Bolarinwa promises to prioritise security, social services

Kwara 2027: APC governorship aspirant Bolarinwa promises to prioritise security, social services

Politics

3 months ago

Kwara APC aspirant Dr Bashir Bolarinwa pledges to combat insecurity, enhance health and education, aiming to succeed Gov Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in 2027.

Breaking: Galadima Discloses When Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Will Dump ADC, Shares Details

Breaking: Galadima Discloses When Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Will Dump ADC, Shares Details

Politics

3 months ago

Buba Galadima reveals Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will unveil a new political platform on May 4, signalling shifts in opposition dynamics ahead of 2027 elections.

Amaechi lists credentials, explains why he should emerge ADC presidential candidate

Amaechi lists credentials, explains why he should emerge ADC presidential candidate

Politics

3 months ago

Rotimi Amaechi positions himself as a top contender for the ADC presidential primaries, praising a Supreme Court victory while critiquing the Tinubu government.

2027 elections: Northern bloc takes lead as One North Movement tops Tinubu campaign poll

2027 elections: Northern bloc takes lead as One North Movement tops Tinubu campaign poll

Politics

3 months ago

One North Movement leads an online poll of pro-Tinubu groups, highlighting grassroots digital mobilisation's role in shaping voter outreach for the 2027 elections.

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