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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

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IGP Tunji Disu talks tough, warns CPs as 1,068 armed constables pass out in Akwa Ibom

IGP Tunji Disu talks tough, warns CPs as 1,068 armed constables pass out in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

3 months ago

Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

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Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

Politics

3 months ago

Ambode reacts as Hamzat emerges as APC consensus candidate for Lagos

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Ambode reacts as Hamzat emerges as APC consensus candidate for Lagos

Politics

3 months ago

2027 elections: Ilorin Emirate endorses Tinubu, Saliu Mustapha

2027 elections: Ilorin Emirate endorses Tinubu, Saliu Mustapha

Politics

3 months ago

Kalu’s law school certificate: Coalition urges legal council to conclude probe

Kalu’s law school certificate: Coalition urges legal council to conclude probe

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Lagos lawmaker Rotimi Olowo declares for House Reps: “I’ll not be a sleeping member”

Former Lagos lawmaker Rotimi Olowo declares for House Reps: “I’ll not be a sleeping member”

Politics

3 months ago

Abuja property dispute: Group reacts as court vacates arrest warrant against lawyer

Abuja property dispute: Group reacts as court vacates arrest warrant against lawyer

Nigeria

3 months ago

Civil society group urges reconciliation in Abuja's property dispute; allegations of illegal eviction surround lawyer, client, and police officer.

Arewa Forum debunks viral vehicle tax claim, backs FG fiscal reforms

Arewa Forum debunks viral vehicle tax claim, backs FG fiscal reforms

Nigeria

3 months ago

ASEF debunks false claims of a new vehicle tax, urging verification from official sources while praising ongoing tax reforms for enhanced state revenue.

2027 elections: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa officially declares for Kwara governorship, makes key promises

2027 elections: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa officially declares for Kwara governorship, makes key promises

Politics

3 months ago

Bashir Bolarinwa declares his bid for the Kwara governorship in 2027, promising to tackle insecurity and prioritise education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Ibadan Declaration: Insiders disclose why Peter Obi is unhappy with opposition summit outcome

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Ibadan Declaration: Insiders disclose why Peter Obi is unhappy with opposition summit outcome

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi is reportedly dissatisfied with the Ibadan declaration, citing concerns over the lack of clarity on zoning and unity among opposition parties ahead of 2027

Adamawa women urge Governor Fintiri to run for Senate in 2027, threaten legal action if he declines

Adamawa women urge Governor Fintiri to run for Senate in 2027, threaten legal action if he declines

Politics

3 months ago

Women in Adamawa urge Governor Fintiri to run for Senate in 2027, backing Ramatu Sali Bello for House of Representatives, as grassroots support mobilises.

APC mocks Atiku as hilarious Ibadan summit photo puts former VP in spotlight

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APC mocks Atiku as hilarious Ibadan summit photo puts former VP in spotlight

Politics

3 months ago

APC Secretary Basiru mocked Atiku over a viral Ibadan summit photo as opposition leaders agreed to field a single candidate for the 2027 elections.

ENDSARS: How fake news, disinformation aggravated crisis, Lai Mohammed speaks again

ENDSARS: How fake news, disinformation aggravated crisis, Lai Mohammed speaks again

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lai Mohammed argues fake news fuelled #EndSARS protests, criticises CNN's reporting, defends Nigeria's COVID-19 strategy, and addresses Twitter's suspension concerns

Nasarawa 2027: APC governorship aspirant accused of using AI-generated photo to exaggerate crowd

Nasarawa 2027: APC governorship aspirant accused of using AI-generated photo to exaggerate crowd

Politics

3 months ago

Adnan Muktar accuses Ahmed Wadada of using an AI-generated photo to exaggerate turnout at a Nasarawa political event, sparking debate on digital manipulation.

Ganduje’s daughter announces plan for people with sensory impairment

Ganduje’s daughter announces plan for people with sensory impairment

Nigeria

3 months ago

Let's Talk Humanity plans a national resource centre for Nigerians with sensory impairments, aiding over 1,000 students annually in inclusive education access.

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