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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.

5959 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Tinubu govt asked to criminalise fake AI-generated content against political leaders, others

Tinubu govt asked to criminalise fake AI-generated content against political leaders, others

Nigeria

5 months ago

Soludo partners Flutterwave to boost digital payments, e-commerce in Anambra

Soludo partners Flutterwave to boost digital payments, e-commerce in Anambra

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nasarawa 2027: Stop name-dropping Tinubu, intimidating opponents, APC group warns Wadada

Nasarawa 2027: Stop name-dropping Tinubu, intimidating opponents, APC group warns Wadada

Politics

5 months ago

Tinubu appoints new minister of finance after Wale Edun's sack

Tinubu appoints new minister of finance after Wale Edun's sack

Economy

5 months ago

How education minister Alausa won innovation award as reform drive gains traction

How education minister Alausa won innovation award as reform drive gains traction

Education

5 months ago

Tantita: Nigeria oil theft crackdown deepens as 586 suspects arrested, dozens convicted

Tantita: Nigeria oil theft crackdown deepens as 586 suspects arrested, dozens convicted

Nigeria

5 months ago

Niger Delta group urges Tinubu to review pipeline surveillance contract

Niger Delta group urges Tinubu to review pipeline surveillance contract

Nigeria

5 months ago

Niger Delta stakeholders urge President Tinubu to review a pipeline surveillance contract for transparency, addressing oil theft and community involvement.

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Strong institutions key to Nigeria’s renewal, says Hayatudeen, hails Independent Newspapers

Nigeria

5 months ago

Hayatudeen calls for stronger institutions, production prioritisation, and renewed trust to secure Nigeria's future at Independent Newspapers’ 25th anniversary.

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Royal Queens in Ijesaland empower youths with solar installation skills

Nigeria

5 months ago

De Royal Beautiful Queens have empowered Ijesaland youths with solar panel installation skills, fostering community growth and reducing unemployment.

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Ex-commissioner declares for House of Reps seat in Kogi state

Politics

5 months ago

Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf declares candidacy for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency in 2027, promising youth empowerment, infrastructure, and clean water access.

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Adeoye meets Bode George, other party leaders, intensifies consultations

Politics

5 months ago

Laja Adeoye intensifies consultations with PDP leaders for Lagos 2027 elections, unveiling his 'Better Lagos 2027' agenda focused on economic growth.

Tinubu urged to intervene in WINHOMES coastal road dispute

Tinubu urged to intervene in WINHOMES coastal road dispute

Nigeria

5 months ago

CYMS urges President Tinubu to resolve a 24-month dispute involving WINHOMES and diaspora investors, warning of economic risks and calling for transparency.

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2026/2027

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2026/2027

Ask Legit

5 months ago

There are many universities that will write Post UTME. Some have already released their post UTME forms. Find out more about post-UTMEs in Nigeria today.

National convention: Labour Party gives Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese key appointment

National convention: Labour Party gives Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese key appointment

Politics

5 months ago

Philip Agbese appointed as chairman of the Labour Party’s media and publicity subcommittee for the national convention, now scheduled for April 28, 2026.

Breaking: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship, gives reasons

Breaking: Ex-APC chairman Bolarinwa declares for Kwara governorship, gives reasons

Politics

5 months ago

Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa declares his intention to run for Kwara governor in 2027, citing commitment to public service and a strong record in progressive governance.

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