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.

6226 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

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

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

Africa

7 months ago

House of Assembly crisis: CBN, accountant general told to halt allocations to Zamfara, Benue states

House of Assembly crisis: CBN, accountant general told to halt allocations to Zamfara, Benue states

Nigeria

8 months ago

Why Tinubu’s reforms in oil and gas regulation are worth celebrating, energy group explains

Why Tinubu’s reforms in oil and gas regulation are worth celebrating, energy group explains

Energy

8 months ago

Bauchi APC reacts as Tinubu gives Yakubu Dogara key appointment

Bauchi APC reacts as Tinubu gives Yakubu Dogara key appointment

Nigeria

8 months ago

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

Education

8 months ago

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education

8 months ago

The FG has launched the TVET programme to train 5 million youths with skills, stipends, and start-up support, transforming education and boosting employment.

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Nigeria

8 months ago

Two years in, President Tinubu faces criticism for failing to implement 35% gender quota, leaving Nigeria far behind in women's political representation.

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Politics

8 months ago

Ahead of May 29 second anniversary of Governor Alex Otti in Abia state, the PDP has demanded for accountability, accusing the incumbent state government of secrecy.

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Politics

8 months ago

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia reportedly boycotts APC’s endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027, amid internal party disputes and talks with the ADC.

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

Politics

8 months ago

Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila’s praise for Osun Governor Adeleke ignites controversy as APC rejects the commendation, as political analysts call focus on governance.

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Nigeria

8 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to defend against FG’s defamation charges over comments about Akpabio; lawyers confirm readiness for court battle.

Southeast unity: Ex-Abia gov aspirant Mayor Igbokwe, deputy speaker Kalu meet in Abuja

Southeast unity: Ex-Abia gov aspirant Mayor Igbokwe, deputy speaker Kalu meet in Abuja

Nigeria

8 months ago

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe visits Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Abuja, and hails Southeast Development Commission, as both leaders discuss regional development.

Mele Kyari: Young Nigerians urge UAE to deport former NNPC chief over corruption allegations

Mele Kyari: Young Nigerians urge UAE to deport former NNPC chief over corruption allegations

Nigeria

8 months ago

Young Nigerians protest at UAE Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, demand Mele Kyari’s deportation over NNPC corruption probe and alleged sabotage of economy.

Abia: Orji explains why Tinubu should shun Gov Alex Otti's invitation

Abia: Orji explains why Tinubu should shun Gov Alex Otti's invitation

Nigeria

8 months ago

Prof. Moses Orji has urged President Tinubu to shun a planned visit to Abia state, criticising Governor Otti for inviting him to commission a single project.

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