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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.

6247 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Femi Olaleye: Embattled Lagos doctor told to respect judicial process in sexual assault case

Femi Olaleye: Embattled Lagos doctor told to respect judicial process in sexual assault case

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Dubai-Taiwan scam": Soludo Will suffer electoral disgrace, APC chieftain Obidike talks tough

"Dubai-Taiwan scam": Soludo Will suffer electoral disgrace, APC chieftain Obidike talks tough

Politics

11 months ago

22nd national mathematics competition: N200m worth of scholarships grabbed as students win big

22nd national mathematics competition: N200m worth of scholarships grabbed as students win big

Education

11 months ago

Atiku’s coalition: Arewa youth council slams former VP, backs Tinubu

Atiku’s coalition: Arewa youth council slams former VP, backs Tinubu

Politics

11 months ago

Breaking: Police arraign Nasarawa United fan who injured Plateau United star after NPFL clash

Breaking: Police arraign Nasarawa United fan who injured Plateau United star after NPFL clash

Nigeria

11 months ago

Plateau, Benue killings: Christian youths lament, "We’re tired of mass burials"

Plateau, Benue killings: Christian youths lament, "We’re tired of mass burials"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Reps committee petitioned as Rivers' sole administrator is accused of misusing N100bn

Reps committee petitioned as Rivers' sole administrator is accused of misusing N100bn

Nigeria

11 months ago

A coalition of civil society organisations in Rivers state petitioned the House of Representatives, accusing the Sole Administrator of financial recklessness.

Election expert, other stakeholders warn against voter blackout in 2027

Election expert, other stakeholders warn against voter blackout in 2027

Nigeria

11 months ago

Nigerian election expert Iroro Izu warns of a potential voter blackout in 2027 after only 26% turnout in 2023. Experts urge reforms and better voter education.

INEC hailed over delineation of federal constituency in Delta state

INEC hailed over delineation of federal constituency in Delta state

Politics

11 months ago

Civil society groups commend INEC for transparent ward delineation in Warri, Delta state, calling it a milestone for inclusive democracy and fair representation.

Agriculture in Nigeria: Tinubu's Minister Hailed for Reforms Boosting Food Production

Agriculture in Nigeria: Tinubu's Minister Hailed for Reforms Boosting Food Production

Nigeria

11 months ago

CeRPAD commends Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for reforms that improved crop yields and lowered food prices in about 26 states.

Soludo speaks on impact of fake native doctors: "23 Anambra youths on death row in Indonesia"

Soludo speaks on impact of fake native doctors: "23 Anambra youths on death row in Indonesia"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governor Soludo warns against fake prophets and native doctors misleading youths, says 23 Anambra indigenes face death in Indonesia over drug offences.

Ondo: Over 150 civil servants at risk of being homeless as govt marks houses for demolition in Akure

Ondo: Over 150 civil servants at risk of being homeless as govt marks houses for demolition in Akure

Nigeria

11 months ago

Over 150 Ondo civil servants face eviction as the state government plans to demolish staff quarters in Akure, sparking outrage and protest threats from labour union.

Data price hike: Students cry out as Nigerian university switches to online lectures

Data price hike: Students cry out as Nigerian university switches to online lectures

Education

11 months ago

Ahman Pategi University students protest virtual lectures, lack of course accreditation, and rising data costs, blaming leadership issues after founder's death.

Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajimobi university

Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajimobi university

Education

11 months ago

Legit.ng’s Sofiyullaha Ibrahim graduates with first class degree, earns French & Entrepreneurship diplomas, and gains global acclaim in writing & journalism.

Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends message to Makinde

Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends message to Makinde

Nigeria

11 months ago

A fresh royal crisis has hit Sepeteri town in Oyo state as family alleges fraud in the selection of a new Obalufon. Kingmakers were reportedly replaced.

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