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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Baileys Nigeria delights mothers of consumers on Mothers Day 2022

Baileys Nigeria delights mothers of consumers on Mothers Day 2022

Business and Economy

3 years ago

The LeonardoBySujimoto joins the world’s top residential homes with stunning helipads

The LeonardoBySujimoto joins the world’s top residential homes with stunning helipads

Business and Economy

3 years ago

Alaafin of Oyo: What my father did before his death - Oba Adeyemi's son makes important revelation

Alaafin of Oyo: What my father did before his death - Oba Adeyemi's son makes important revelation

Nigeria

3 years ago

Videos emerge as traditionalists perform final burial rites on Alaafin of Oyo Oba Adeyemi's remains at Bara

Videos emerge as traditionalists perform final burial rites on Alaafin of Oyo Oba Adeyemi's remains at Bara

Nigeria

3 years ago

Reason why Aisha Buhari invited presidential aspirants to Iftar dinner emerges as Tinubu, Osinbajo speak

Reason why Aisha Buhari invited presidential aspirants to Iftar dinner emerges as Tinubu, Osinbajo speak

Politics

3 years ago

Photos of old newspaper front pages reporting appointment, coronation of Alaafin of Oyo in 1970 emerges after his death

Photos of old newspaper front pages reporting appointment, coronation of Alaafin of Oyo in 1970 emerges after his death

Nigeria

3 years ago

All you need to know about FG's concluded grant for rural women #GRW

All you need to know about FG's concluded grant for rural women #GRW

Business and Economy

3 years ago

He are the explainers/Infographics of the FG's concluded grant for rural women. The grant was disbursed under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

Meet Africa’s richest crypto billionaire with a N124 billion fortune

Meet Africa’s richest crypto billionaire with a N124 billion fortune

Technology

3 years ago

DafriBank Digital LTD’s chairman, Xolane Ndhlovu was named in the Top 50 crypto rich list released back in November 2021. He's the only African on the list.

Reducing malaria, saving lives: itel and Amatem Softgel distribute relief materials for World Malaria Day 2022

Reducing malaria, saving lives: itel and Amatem Softgel distribute relief materials for World Malaria Day 2022

Nigeria

3 years ago

itel Nigeria and Amatem Softgel joined rest of the world to commemorate global efforts to bring an end to malaria, especially among children and pregnant woman.

Experience Wholesome FROYO Deliciousness and an Amazing Guilt-Free indulgence with Pinkberry

Experience Wholesome FROYO Deliciousness and an Amazing Guilt-Free indulgence with Pinkberry

Business and Economy

3 years ago

Enjoy yummy FROYO treats from Naija’s #1 Frozen Yogurt shop, and experience an amazing guilt-free indulgence that will leave your taste buds super excited!

World Malaria Day: Orange Group Reaffirms Commitment Towards Innovation In The Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria

World Malaria Day: Orange Group Reaffirms Commitment Towards Innovation In The Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria

Nigeria

3 years ago

To commemorate the annual World Malaria Day on the 25th of April, Orange Group has reinforced its commitment to providing innovative products to combat Malaria.

Basorun Oyo to take over Alaafin’s palace before emergence of new king

Basorun Oyo to take over Alaafin’s palace before emergence of new king

Nigeria

3 years ago

High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola, head of Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, is expected to take over the affairs of the palace, pending the appointment of new Alaafin.

Flashback: What late Alaafin of Oyo Oba Adeyemi told President Buhari in 2019 letter (full text)

Flashback: What late Alaafin of Oyo Oba Adeyemi told President Buhari in 2019 letter (full text)

Nigeria

3 years ago

As Nigerians mourn the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Legit.ng recalls a crucial open letter he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.

Erin wó! Nigerians react as Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins ancestors at 83

Erin wó! Nigerians react as Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins ancestors at 83

Nigeria

3 years ago

Nigerians on Saturday, April 23, woke up to the tragic news of the death of a top Yoruba monarch, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. Here're some top reactions

Alaafin of Oyo: 13 key facts about Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as he dies at 83

Alaafin of Oyo: 13 key facts about Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as he dies at 83

Nigeria

3 years ago

In the early hours of Friday, April 22, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, died, at the age of 83. Here are some important facts about the late monarch.

Nurudeen Lawal