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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.

5809 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

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

FG reveals those responsible for Owo church terror attack

FG reveals those responsible for Owo church terror attack

Nigeria

4 years ago

Huge tragedy as gunmen kill prominent politician in southeast state

Huge tragedy as gunmen kill prominent politician in southeast state

Nigeria

4 years ago

2023 presidency: 5 politicians who may emerge Atiku's running mate

2023 presidency: 5 politicians who may emerge Atiku's running mate

Politics

4 years ago

It's a bouncing baby girl: Elated Nigerian lawmaker welcomes 28th child, plans to have more before 2023 polls

It's a bouncing baby girl: Elated Nigerian lawmaker welcomes 28th child, plans to have more before 2023 polls

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Presidency 2023: Tinubu's sources of wealth finally revealed

Presidency 2023: Tinubu's sources of wealth finally revealed

Politics

4 years ago

Man finds copy of Qur'an MKO Abiola donated several years ago in his mosque, shares photo, many react

Man finds copy of Qur'an MKO Abiola donated several years ago in his mosque, shares photo, many react

Nigeria

4 years ago

Nigerians have prayed for the late philanthropist and politician, Moshood Abiola (MKO), after the picture of a copy of the Qur'an he donated surfaced online.

List: Buhari's successor, June 12 annulment and 4 other crucial points IBB raised about state of the nation

List: Buhari's successor, June 12 annulment and 4 other crucial points IBB raised about state of the nation

Nigeria

4 years ago

Legit.ng highlights the major points raised by a former head of state Ibrahim Babangida in an exclusive interview aired by Arise News TV on Friday, August 6.

FG announces date for 2022 Democracy Day public holiday

FG announces date for 2022 Democracy Day public holiday

Politics

4 years ago

The federal government, through the minister of interior, Aregbesola, has declared Monday, June 13, as a public holiday, to mark 2022 Democracy Day celebration.

Tinubu's campaign spokesperson reveals who will pick APC presidential candidate's running mate

Tinubu's campaign spokesperson reveals who will pick APC presidential candidate's running mate

Politics

4 years ago

The spokesperson of the Tinubu Campaign Organization, Bayo Onanuga, has said Bola Tinubu has a pact with the party’s governors to nominate his running mate.

Presidency 2023: What these 5 popular pastors said about Tinubu's ambition

Presidency 2023: What these 5 popular pastors said about Tinubu's ambition

Politics

4 years ago

Following Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's announcement of his 2023 presidential ambition, some popular Nigerian pastors have released prophecies regarding his chances.

APC presidential primary: Full list of aspirants who stepped down for Tinubu

APC presidential primary: Full list of aspirants who stepped down for Tinubu

Politics

4 years ago

At the ongoing presidential primaries of the APC, some leading aspirants have stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among them is Governor Kayode Fayemi.

BREAKING: Court finally sentences killers of Afenifere leader’s daughter to death

BREAKING: Court finally sentences killers of Afenifere leader’s daughter to death

Nigeria

4 years ago

Three persons involved in the killing of Olufunke Olakuri, daughter of Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, have been sentenced to death on Friday, June 10.

Video emerges of Pastor Bakare in dancing mode as supporters welcome him at airport after losing APC ticket

Video emerges of Pastor Bakare in dancing mode as supporters welcome him at airport after losing APC ticket

Politics

4 years ago

Despite losing the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), supporters of Pastor Tunde Bakare welcomed him with fanfare at the Lagos airport.

Photos emerge as ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is licensed to drive again

Photos emerge as ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is licensed to drive again

Nigeria

4 years ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was on Thursday, June 9, at the headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja to renew his driving licence.

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