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)

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). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2348054399455.

6142 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Just in: Nigerians barred from paying ransom to kidnappers as Senate passes new bill, awaits Buhari's assent

Just in: Nigerians barred from paying ransom to kidnappers as Senate passes new bill, awaits Buhari's assent

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023: List of commissioners, other appointees who have resigned from Ganduje's government

2023: List of commissioners, other appointees who have resigned from Ganduje's government

Politics

3 years ago

How LG's innovative technology is helping families eat healthier and reduce food wastage this Ramadan

How LG's innovative technology is helping families eat healthier and reduce food wastage this Ramadan

Technology

3 years ago

Crypto experts’ favourite Altcoins - Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK) & FIREPIN Token (FRPN)

Crypto experts’ favourite Altcoins - Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK) & FIREPIN Token (FRPN)

Technology

3 years ago

List of prominent APC, PDP presidential aspirants absent at Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

List of prominent APC, PDP presidential aspirants absent at Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

Politics

3 years ago

List of APC, PDP presidential aspirants who attended Aisha Buhari's Iftar

List of APC, PDP presidential aspirants who attended Aisha Buhari's Iftar

Politics

3 years ago

Nigeria's FastCash celebrates two million personal loans worth 59bln

Nigeria's FastCash celebrates two million personal loans worth 59bln

Money

3 years ago

FastCash, the fastest-growing instant loan solution in Nigeria, is proud to announce its two millionth loan disbursement. The loans disbursed are worth N59bn.

Three is the magic number: Uniswap (UNI), Cronos (CRO), and Calyx Token (CLX) are the 3 cryptos to buy

Three is the magic number: Uniswap (UNI), Cronos (CRO), and Calyx Token (CLX) are the 3 cryptos to buy

Technology

3 years ago

Cronos (CRO), previously known as crypto.com, and Uniswap (UNI), are two platforms that each provide a unique way to get started in the cryptocurrency world.

BREAKING: Another APC governor declares for presidency, reveals what Buhari told him

BREAKING: Another APC governor declares for presidency, reveals what Buhari told him

Politics

3 years ago

Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade, has declared interest to contest the 2023 presidency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Photos emerge as Tinubu jets out of Nigeria for lesser Hajj

Photos emerge as Tinubu jets out of Nigeria for lesser Hajj

Nigeria

3 years ago

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and presidential aspirant, is currently on pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

2023 presidency: Jonathan’s formal defection to APC being perfected - Group says, sends message to Buhari

2023 presidency: Jonathan’s formal defection to APC being perfected - Group says, sends message to Buhari

Politics

3 years ago

A support group canvassing for former President Goodluck Johnathan's return to Aso Rock in 2023 says plans are being perfected for his defection to the APC.

BREAKING: President Buhari makes fresh appointment

BREAKING: President Buhari makes fresh appointment

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, April 26 approved the appointment of Abdulganiyu Jaji as the new Controller General (CG)of the Federal Fire Service (FFS)

Alaafin of Oyo's death: Oba Adeyemi had Abobaku, this is what will happen to him

Alaafin of Oyo's death: Oba Adeyemi had Abobaku, this is what will happen to him

Nigeria

3 years ago

The late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, had an Abobaku, according to palace source. This is what'll happen to the Abobaku who is now called Oloko ehin.

2023: Popular pastor says only 2 presidential aspirants mean well for Nigeria, reveals their identities

2023: Popular pastor says only 2 presidential aspirants mean well for Nigeria, reveals their identities

Politics

3 years ago

President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, Arogungbogunmi, Pastor Henry Ojo, says God told him that only two presidential aspirants mean well for Nigeria.

Unveiling the Infinix Hot 12: Fast, fun and a trendy vibe

Unveiling the Infinix Hot 12: Fast, fun and a trendy vibe

Technology

3 years ago

The Hot 12 comes with flat-edge durable sleek design and 90 Hz rapid refresh rate display. This makes gaming more fun. Hot 12 is also cooperating with GENIEX.

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