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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

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Nigeria

3 months ago

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Politics

3 months ago

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Politics

3 months ago

Tinubu urged to intervene in WINHOMES coastal road dispute

Tinubu urged to intervene in WINHOMES coastal road dispute

Nigeria

3 months ago

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2026/2027

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2026/2027

Ask Legit

3 months ago

National convention: Labour Party gives Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese key appointment

National convention: Labour Party gives Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese key appointment

Politics

3 months ago

Philip Agbese appointed as chairman of the Labour Party’s media and publicity subcommittee for the national convention, now scheduled for April 28, 2026.

Breaking: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship, gives reasons

Breaking: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship, gives reasons

Politics

3 months ago

Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa declares his intention to run for Kwara governor in 2027, citing commitment to public service and a strong record in progressive governance.

'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

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'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar rejected claims that Tinubu must complete eight years, saying zoning is not binding and democracy allows voters to decide leadership.

“Our job is difficult, but you make it easier": IGP Disu tells police wives association

“Our job is difficult, but you make it easier": IGP Disu tells police wives association

Nigeria

4 months ago

IGP Olatunji Disu lauds POWA for their pivotal role in enhancing police families' welfare through empowerment initiatives, vital for national stability and security.

CSO: Abia residents and businesses now enjoy stable electricity

CSO: Abia residents and businesses now enjoy stable electricity

Nigeria

4 months ago

CADA defends Governor Otti's administration, highlighting developmental progress in Abia, including improved roads, stable electricity, and enhanced sanitation.

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Amid rising concerns of forced enlistment, Nigerians reject Russia's job offers through a platform, fearing coercion into military service amid the Ukraine invasion.

Ohanaeze council distances self from statement opposing ex-govs’ endorsement of Tinubu’s 2nd term

Ohanaeze council distances self from statement opposing ex-govs’ endorsement of Tinubu’s 2nd term

Politics

4 months ago

Ohanaeze Progressive Council condemns youth group’s attack on ex-Southeast governors over Tinubu endorsement, defends move as strategic and patriotic.

“Africa is no longer potential”: Mahama, Adesina, others send key message

“Africa is no longer potential”: Mahama, Adesina, others send key message

Africa

4 months ago

President Mahama urges Africa to shift from dependency to investment-led prosperity, highlighting the continent's potential for sustainable growth.

Governor Fintiri meets Turkish envoy, speaks on ending insecurity, discloses fresh plan for youths

Governor Fintiri meets Turkish envoy, speaks on ending insecurity, discloses fresh plan for youths

Nigeria

4 months ago

Governor Fintiri vows to enhance education and youth development in Adamawa to combat insecurity, while Turkish Ambassador Poroy pledges support for Nigeria.

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