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.

6228 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2025/2026

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2025/2026

Ask Legit

8 months ago

EFCC asked to probe PDP governor as APC group disowns protest against Matawalle

EFCC asked to probe PDP governor as APC group disowns protest against Matawalle

Nigeria

8 months ago

Insecurity in Nigeria: Tinubu faces pressure to sack defence minister Badaru

Insecurity in Nigeria: Tinubu faces pressure to sack defence minister Badaru

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu praised for "merit-based appointments, youth inclusion" amid claims of lopsidedness

Tinubu praised for "merit-based appointments, youth inclusion" amid claims of lopsidedness

Nigeria

8 months ago

Assembly crisis: Benue, Zamfara states get 72-hour ultimatum to reinstate suspended lawmakers

Assembly crisis: Benue, Zamfara states get 72-hour ultimatum to reinstate suspended lawmakers

Nigeria

8 months ago

Fubara: Tinubu asked to end emergency Rule in Rivers state

Fubara: Tinubu asked to end emergency Rule in Rivers state

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: Multiple fire incidents destroy properties worth millions in Oyo

Just In: Multiple fire incidents destroy properties worth millions in Oyo

Nigeria

8 months ago

Multiple fire incidents in Oyo state, including in Ibadan and Ogbomoso, have caused millions in property damage, with quick response from fire services.

Group tackles Conference of Speakers as House of Reps summons Benue, Zamfara assembly speakers

Group tackles Conference of Speakers as House of Reps summons Benue, Zamfara assembly speakers

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has criticised Nigerian state assembly speakers for rejecting a House of Reps summons.

We were offered N200m bribe to stage protest against Tinubu, Matawalle, northern group opens up

We were offered N200m bribe to stage protest against Tinubu, Matawalle, northern group opens up

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN) said it rejected a N200 million bribe to protest against President Tinubu and Bello Matawalle.

Political analyst lists reasons Kogi East should re-elect Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho for 3rd term

Political analyst lists reasons Kogi East should re-elect Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho for 3rd term

Politics

8 months ago

Political analyst Dr Tijani Abutu has urged Kogi East voters to re-elect Senator Jibrin Echocho, citing his development record and growing influence in the Senate.

Who is the new pope? What we know so far as Francis’ successor emerges

Who is the new pope? What we know so far as Francis’ successor emerges

Europe

8 months ago

White smoke signals the election of a new pope at the Vatican following the second day of conclave. The pontiff's identity is expected to be revealed soon.

YOWICAN leader reacts to Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in NANS president's kidnap claim

YOWICAN leader reacts to Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in NANS president's kidnap claim

Nigeria

8 months ago

YOWICAN chairman Belusochukwu Enwere dismissed claims linking Seyi Tinubu to the alleged kidnapping of Atiku Isah during a disputed NANS convention in Abuja.

Apply: 20 young Africans set for Climate Justice Fellowship, "Our stories told on our behalf"

Apply: 20 young Africans set for Climate Justice Fellowship, "Our stories told on our behalf"

Nigeria

8 months ago

DEAN Initiative has launched Lake Chad Climate Justice Fellowship to empower 20 African youths with tools, funding, and platforms for climate advocacy

When women lead, nations rise: Campaigners fault Nigeria’s gender gap in power Circles

When women lead, nations rise: Campaigners fault Nigeria’s gender gap in power Circles

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerian women are fighting for greater political representation with support from civil society groups like CODE & NWTF. Activists call for 35% affirmative action.

Economic crisis: Igbo thinker speaks against ‘time wasting’ in prayers alone, suggests options

Economic crisis: Igbo thinker speaks against ‘time wasting’ in prayers alone, suggests options

Nigeria

9 months ago

Obiora Mba urged Nigerians to invest in agriculture instead of focusing on prayers. He advocated for government support to boost food production, among others.

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