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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, 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.

6229 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025: March 31, April 1 declared as public holidays in Ghana

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025: March 31, April 1 declared as public holidays in Ghana

Africa

10 months ago

Speaker Abbas, House of Reps get strong backing over Rivers State of Emergency

Speaker Abbas, House of Reps get strong backing over Rivers State of Emergency

Nigeria

10 months ago

I regret my actions: Apostle Alilu apologises to Pastor Korede Komaiya

I regret my actions: Apostle Alilu apologises to Pastor Korede Komaiya

Nigeria

10 months ago

Silencing voices: Plight of women in Nigerian politics amid IWD celebrations

Silencing voices: Plight of women in Nigerian politics amid IWD celebrations

Nigeria

10 months ago

Apply now: Nigerian gov opens registration for skills acquisition, introduces N10k monthly stipends

Apply now: Nigerian gov opens registration for skills acquisition, introduces N10k monthly stipends

Nigeria

10 months ago

Rivers state of emergency: House of Reps breaks silence on $5,000 bribery allegation

Rivers state of emergency: House of Reps breaks silence on $5,000 bribery allegation

Nigeria

10 months ago

Royal battle as Oluwo accuses Ooni of Ife of plotting his downfall: "He used my ex-wife against me"

Royal battle as Oluwo accuses Ooni of Ife of plotting his downfall: "He used my ex-wife against me"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Oluwo of Iwo has accused Ooni of Ife of plotting his removal despite claims of past support. However, the Ooni’s palace has dismissed the allegations.

Korede Komaiya: We will defend Christianity, Youth Forum warns as Apostle Alilu is arrested

Korede Komaiya: We will defend Christianity, Youth Forum warns as Apostle Alilu is arrested

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has urged respect for religious leaders after the arrest of Apostle Festus Alilu over a defamatory video about Pastor Komaiya.

Rivers crisis: National Assembly under fire for approving Tinubu's state of emergency

Rivers crisis: National Assembly under fire for approving Tinubu's state of emergency

Nigeria

10 months ago

The National Assembly has been criticised for approving President Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers. CoDA said the lawmakers have betrayed Nigerians.

Emergency rule in Rivers: Nigerians in diaspora react, tell Tinubu what to do

Emergency rule in Rivers: Nigerians in diaspora react, tell Tinubu what to do

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigerians in Diaspora Association has rejected President Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers state and threatened protests in the US.

Not vacated: Group speaks on court order restraining Senate from probing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Not vacated: Group speaks on court order restraining Senate from probing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Nigeria

10 months ago

Action Collective said the reports that the court vacated its earlier order restraining the Senate from investigating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan are false.

Rivers State of Emergency: Reno Omokri accuses Abati of political bias, clarifies Tinubu's statement

Rivers State of Emergency: Reno Omokri accuses Abati of political bias, clarifies Tinubu's statement

Nigeria

10 months ago

Reno Omokri has criticised Dr Reuben Abati, accusing him of misinterpreting President Bola Tinubu’s recent comments on governance in Rivers state.

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, March 18

VIDEO: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

VIDEO: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

Nigeria

10 months ago

President Tinubu addressed the nation on Tuesday night, March 18, in a nationwide broadcast on the political situation in Rivers. He declared a state of emergency.

Outstanding performance: Jigawa governor Namadi bags prestigious award

Outstanding performance: Jigawa governor Namadi bags prestigious award

Nigeria

10 months ago

Jigawa sate governor Umar Namadi has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for outstanding leadership by the Abdullahi Mahmood Foundation (AMF).

Nurudeen Lawal