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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

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

Politics

4 months ago

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

Politics

4 months ago

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Nigeria

5 months ago

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Nigeria

5 months ago

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Nigeria

5 months ago

Faiz Alfindiki praises Tinubu's focus on infrastructure in northern Nigeria, highlighting 52% of projects, while urging unity against political distractions.

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Education

5 months ago

Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has instructed agencies to seek a temporary site for a NOUN study centre in Aba, enhancing educational access in the commercial hub.

2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

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2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu says he won't be forced out of office, stating that Nigeria’s insecurity challenges will not end his presidency, as seen in a trending video.

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

Politics

5 months ago

INEC opposes the deregistration of ADC, citing constitutional deficiencies, raising concerns on political competition. Legal experts weigh the implications.

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Politics

5 months ago

Niger Without Borders endorses Tinubu, Bago, and Musa for re-election in 2027, highlighting governance reforms and positive economic outcomes in Nigeria.

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Nigeria

5 months ago

Civic group denounces Atiku Abubakar’s economic claims as “cheap politics,” praising Tinubu’s reforms amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic adjustments and challenges.

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Politics

5 months ago

Nasarawa APC support group accuses officials of rigging governorship primaries as tensions rise over Abdullahi Sule's endorsement of Wadada amid calls for oversight.

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

Politics

5 months ago

PDP's Adedeji Doherty warns Bode George of potential expulsion over criticism of FCT minister Nyesom Wike amid ongoing party disputes and leadership challenges.

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Politics

5 months ago

Political analyst Babajide Balogun criticises Peter Obi's exit from the ADC, labelling it “evasion disguised as principle” and questioning his political consistency.

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