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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.

5959 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Dokubo-Asari raises alarm over neglect of oil-rich Kula, urges govt to act on development crisis

Dokubo-Asari raises alarm over neglect of oil-rich Kula, urges govt to act on development crisis

Nigeria

3 months ago

Women celebrate breakthrough as bill to create 157 reserved political seats nears passage in NASS

Women celebrate breakthrough as bill to create 157 reserved political seats nears passage in NASS

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria's HIV battle faces new challenge as UNDP, partners link infections to gender violence

Nigeria's HIV battle faces new challenge as UNDP, partners link infections to gender violence

Nigeria

3 months ago

South-South funding bill gains momentum as group hails Reps, Pondi over push to strengthen SSDC

South-South funding bill gains momentum as group hails Reps, Pondi over push to strengthen SSDC

Nigeria

3 months ago

Oshiomhole: Reckless attacks on NNPC could hurt Nigeria’s investment drive, energy expert warns

Oshiomhole: Reckless attacks on NNPC could hurt Nigeria’s investment drive, energy expert warns

Nigeria

3 months ago

Veterans bill hearing set as Nigerian lawmakers receive welfare plan from economic forum

Veterans bill hearing set as Nigerian lawmakers receive welfare plan from economic forum

Nigeria

3 months ago

Niger Delta group challenges Tantita security claims, urges Tinubu to review pipeline contract

Niger Delta group challenges Tantita security claims, urges Tinubu to review pipeline contract

Nigeria

3 months ago

A Niger Delta group has questioned claims of major security gains under Tantita Security Services, urging Tinubu to review the pipeline surveillance contract.

FG partners private sector to tackle rising cancer cases in Nigeria, targets 50% reduction by 2030

FG partners private sector to tackle rising cancer cases in Nigeria, targets 50% reduction by 2030

Nigeria

3 months ago

The federal government is partnering with Innova Healthcare to strengthen cancer care, expand treatment access in Nigeria and reduce medical tourism.

Makinde, Olubadan speak as new specialist eye hospital opens in Ibadan to tackle blindness

Makinde, Olubadan speak as new specialist eye hospital opens in Ibadan to tackle blindness

Nigeria

3 months ago

Makinde and the Olubadan attended the commissioning of Albasar Foundation's Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital in Ibadan as Oyo moves to tackle preventable blindness.

Agege APC primary: Forum rejects Egunjobi's petition, backs election outcome

Agege APC primary: Forum rejects Egunjobi's petition, backs election outcome

Politics

4 months ago

The Agbelebu Solidarity Forum has urged the APC National Working Committee to dismiss Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi's petition over the Agege Constituency I primary.

Kidnapped Oriire school pupils: Security experts tell Tinubu what to do for swift rescue

Kidnapped Oriire school pupils: Security experts tell Tinubu what to do for swift rescue

Nigeria

4 months ago

Security experts have called on the Nigerian government to deploy technology to facilitate the safe rescue of kidnapped Oriire School pupils and teachers.

Fintiri commends Adamawa students in Turkey, announces new overseas scholarships

Fintiri commends Adamawa students in Turkey, announces new overseas scholarships

Education

4 months ago

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has praised Adamawa students studying in Turkey for their academic excellence and announced fresh overseas scholarships.

FCT Senate race: Nigerian professor makes move, discloses plans for Abuja

FCT Senate race: Nigerian professor makes move, discloses plans for Abuja

Politics

4 months ago

Professor Festus Asikhia is seeking the Zenith Labour Party's ticket for the FCT Senate seat, pledging results-driven leadership focused on jobs, housing etc.

Journalist quits Osun publishers’ association, gives reason

Journalist quits Osun publishers’ association, gives reason

Nigeria

4 months ago

Award-winning Nigerian journalist Sodiq Lawal has resigned from the Osun Online Publishers’ Association (OOPA), citing concerns over professional values.

2027 elections: APC tightens grip on Jigawa as new ward offices open, defectors join party

2027 elections: APC tightens grip on Jigawa as new ward offices open, defectors join party

Politics

4 months ago

APC has intensified grassroots mobilisation in Jigawa state by opening new ward offices in Garki LGA and receiving defectors, as party leaders express confidence.

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