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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

Why Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027, Accord Party's factional presidential candidate explains

Why Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027, Accord Party's factional presidential candidate explains

Politics

8 days ago

FG launches student digital skills programme for north central zone

FG launches student digital skills programme for north central zone

Nigeria

8 days ago

Women affairs minister hails NSCDC Mining Marshals commander for tackling illegal mining

Women affairs minister hails NSCDC Mining Marshals commander for tackling illegal mining

Nigeria

8 days ago

I moved Obidient structure to APC because Tinubu proved me wrong, says Balami

I moved Obidient structure to APC because Tinubu proved me wrong, says Balami

Politics

9 days ago

"No godfather needed": Enugu youths commend Peter Eze over federal jobs, training opportunities

"No godfather needed": Enugu youths commend Peter Eze over federal jobs, training opportunities

Nigeria

10 days ago

NSCDC clears Mining Marshals commander Onoja of N2 billion diversion allegations

NSCDC clears Mining Marshals commander Onoja of N2 billion diversion allegations

Nigeria

10 days ago

Ajiran murder: Police say case must be resolved in court, reaffirm AIG Jimoh's position

Ajiran murder: Police say case must be resolved in court, reaffirm AIG Jimoh's position

Nigeria

11 days ago

The Nigeria Police Force says the Ajiran murders case must continue in court, reaffirming AIG Jimoh's stance while announcing an internal probe into allegations.

Taiwan suspends visa applications from top African country, gives reason

Taiwan suspends visa applications from top African country, gives reason

Asia

13 days ago

Taiwan and Morocco's visa dispute escalates as Taiwan suspends applications for Moroccans after Morocco halted processing travel letters for Taiwanese nationals.

List of documents required to live and work in Spain legally and avoid deportation

List of documents required to live and work in Spain legally and avoid deportation

Europe

13 days ago

Non-EU citizens must secure a work permit and residence visa to work in Spain, following strict guidelines and employer authorisation to avoid deportation.

Timi Frank backs Catholic bishops' stand on Tinubu's economy, one-party state warning

Timi Frank backs Catholic bishops' stand on Tinubu's economy, one-party state warning

Politics

13 days ago

Timi Frank praises the Catholic Bishops for challenging President Tinubu on Nigeria's economy, urging faith leaders to hold him accountable and reject a second term.

Atiku dismisses Oyedele's defence of Tinubu's economic policies, cites CBN's alleged debt figures

Atiku dismisses Oyedele's defence of Tinubu's economic policies, cites CBN's alleged debt figures

Politics

13 days ago

Atiku challenges Finance Minister Oyedele's claims on fuel subsidy savings, debt reduction, minimum wage, and rising debt servicing in a revealing statement.

UTME 2026: Welkin Int'l College shines, attracts more admission seekers, "Student got 98 in Maths"

UTME 2026: Welkin Int'l College shines, attracts more admission seekers, "Student got 98 in Maths"

Education

14 days ago

Welkin International College excels in the 2026 UTME with outstanding scores, including a 98 in Maths. It also won Cowbellpedia and World Maths titles.

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Cardinal Onaiyekan's abuse of clerical privilege by Temitope Ajayi

Opinion

14 days ago

Temitope Ajayi critiques Cardinal Onaiyekan's interview, defending President Tinubu’s responses and the complexities of governing amidst Nigeria's challenges.

NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari asked to resign: "Subsidy through Backdoor"

NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari asked to resign: "Subsidy through Backdoor"

Nigeria

14 days ago

Energy consultants demand NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari's resignation over alleged secrecy in finances, raising concerns about ₦7.13 trillion in hidden claims.

Banditry: Federal government expands forest guards initiative to 10 states, trains 9,000 personnel

Banditry: Federal government expands forest guards initiative to 10 states, trains 9,000 personnel

Nigeria

14 days ago

The Federal Government expands its Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, deploying over 2,000 trained guards to combat kidnapping and banditry.

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