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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.

5808 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

BREAKING: 3 southern governors mentioned as PDP chairman reveals when Atiku’s running mate will be announced

BREAKING: 3 southern governors mentioned as PDP chairman reveals when Atiku’s running mate will be announced

Politics

4 years ago

APC NWC member reveals former northern governor allegedly selected as Tinubu’s running mate

APC NWC member reveals former northern governor allegedly selected as Tinubu’s running mate

Politics

4 years ago

2023 presidency: Reactions as Shehu Sani asks Obasanjo to choose between Atiku And Tinubu

2023 presidency: Reactions as Shehu Sani asks Obasanjo to choose between Atiku And Tinubu

Politics

4 years ago

Prominent presidential aspirant resigns from party after losing ticket

Prominent presidential aspirant resigns from party after losing ticket

Politics

4 years ago

INEC rejects Buhari's ex-minister, recognises contender as APC senatorial candidate

INEC rejects Buhari's ex-minister, recognises contender as APC senatorial candidate

Politics

4 years ago

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Influential southeast governor reveals who his state will vote for

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Influential southeast governor reveals who his state will vote for

Politics

4 years ago

2023: What will happen to Nigeria if Tinubu becomes president, Fani-Kayode reveals

2023: What will happen to Nigeria if Tinubu becomes president, Fani-Kayode reveals

Politics

4 years ago

Femi Fani-Kayode, a chieftain of the APC, has congratulated Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on winning the presidential candidate of the ruling party for the 2023 elections.

2023 presidency: What we’ll do to Tinubu if APC flies Muslim-Muslim ticket, Fani-Kayode reveals

2023 presidency: What we’ll do to Tinubu if APC flies Muslim-Muslim ticket, Fani-Kayode reveals

Politics

4 years ago

Former aviation minister Fani-Kayode has said he would support the APC presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu, should the party settle for a Muslim running-mate.

Just in: Tinubu speaks on choice of running mate after meeting Buhari

Just in: Tinubu speaks on choice of running mate after meeting Buhari

Politics

4 years ago

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling APC, has opened up on the choice of his running mate after meeting President Buhari in Abuja.

Full list of states controlled by APC and PDP ahead of Ekiti 2022 governorship election

Full list of states controlled by APC and PDP ahead of Ekiti 2022 governorship election

Politics

4 years ago

Ahead of the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti state, the ruling APC is controlling 22 states in Nigeria, while the opposition PDP is in charge of 13.

Safer journeys for e-hailing riders and drivers in Nigeria

Safer journeys for e-hailing riders and drivers in Nigeria

Business and Economy

4 years ago

For Bolt, the responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of riders and drivers remains top priority. The ride-hailing company has launched a website.

2023: Good news for PDP as INEC says APC does not have governorship candidate in southern state

2023: Good news for PDP as INEC says APC does not have governorship candidate in southern state

Politics

4 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom state has no governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said

Nigeria-Britain Association joins British Royal Family to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Nigeria-Britain Association joins British Royal Family to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Nigeria-Britain Association has joined the British Royal Family to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 70 years of royal service.

Jumia Nigeria kicks off 10th Anniversary celebration with Sales Campaign

Jumia Nigeria kicks off 10th Anniversary celebration with Sales Campaign

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Jumia Nigeria has announced the start of its anniversary sales campaign, offering millions of consumers in Nigeria exciting offers on a wide range of products.

MultiChoice appoints Ayo Ajala as the Chief Operating Officer for MultiChoice Nigeria

MultiChoice appoints Ayo Ajala as the Chief Operating Officer for MultiChoice Nigeria

Business and Economy

4 years ago

MultiChoice announces the appointment of Ayo Ajala as the Chief Operating Officer for MultiChoice Nigeria. Ajala started his career in Human Resources in 2004.

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