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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

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Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve N12.92 billion dividends payout

Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve N12.92 billion dividends payout

Money

4 years ago

PDP lawmaker reveals why Governor Wike declared him wanted, ordered his arrest

PDP lawmaker reveals why Governor Wike declared him wanted, ordered his arrest

Politics

4 years ago

Wike declares governorship aspirant wanted over attack on Rivers PDP secretariat

Wike declares governorship aspirant wanted over attack on Rivers PDP secretariat

Politics

4 years ago

Three exciting tokens for potential massive profits in 2022: Quitriam Finance (QTM), NEAR Protocol (NEAR), and Algorand (ALGO)

Three exciting tokens for potential massive profits in 2022: Quitriam Finance (QTM), NEAR Protocol (NEAR), and Algorand (ALGO)

Technology

4 years ago

Eid-el-Fitri 2022: Former northern governor distributes 400 cows for Sallah festivals

Eid-el-Fitri 2022: Former northern governor distributes 400 cows for Sallah festivals

Nigeria

4 years ago

Just in: Nigerians barred from paying ransom to kidnappers as Senate passes new bill, awaits Buhari's assent

Just in: Nigerians barred from paying ransom to kidnappers as Senate passes new bill, awaits Buhari's assent

Nigeria

4 years ago

2023: List of commissioners, other appointees who have resigned from Ganduje's government

2023: List of commissioners, other appointees who have resigned from Ganduje's government

Politics

4 years ago

Ahead of 2023, commissioners and other appointees of Governor Ganduje of Kano state has resigned as they announced interest contesting for various offices.

How LG's innovative technology is helping families eat healthier and reduce food wastage this Ramadan

How LG's innovative technology is helping families eat healthier and reduce food wastage this Ramadan

Technology

4 years ago

LG Electronics has become a consumer's delight in the African market as a consequence of the longevity of most of its products, particularly the refrigerator.

Crypto experts’ favourite Altcoins - Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK) & FIREPIN Token (FRPN)

Crypto experts’ favourite Altcoins - Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK) & FIREPIN Token (FRPN)

Technology

4 years ago

When compared to Bitcoin (BTC), altcoins are typically riskier investments, but they can yield higher returns in a bull market. Altcoins tend to depreciate more

List of prominent APC, PDP presidential aspirants absent at Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

List of prominent APC, PDP presidential aspirants absent at Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

Politics

4 years ago

On Saturday, Aisha Buhari invited presidential aspirants across political parties to an Iftar dinner. This piece lists those who did not show up at the event.

List of APC, PDP presidential aspirants who attended Aisha Buhari's Iftar

List of APC, PDP presidential aspirants who attended Aisha Buhari's Iftar

Politics

4 years ago

The national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other presidential aspirants attended the Iftar dinner organised by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari.

Nigeria's FastCash celebrates two million personal loans worth 59bln

Nigeria's FastCash celebrates two million personal loans worth 59bln

Money

4 years ago

FastCash, the fastest-growing instant loan solution in Nigeria, is proud to announce its two millionth loan disbursement. The loans disbursed are worth N59bn.

Three is the magic number: Uniswap (UNI), Cronos (CRO), and Calyx Token (CLX) are the 3 cryptos to buy

Three is the magic number: Uniswap (UNI), Cronos (CRO), and Calyx Token (CLX) are the 3 cryptos to buy

Technology

4 years ago

Cronos (CRO), previously known as crypto.com, and Uniswap (UNI), are two platforms that each provide a unique way to get started in the cryptocurrency world.

BREAKING: Another APC governor declares for presidency, reveals what Buhari told him

BREAKING: Another APC governor declares for presidency, reveals what Buhari told him

Politics

4 years ago

Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade, has declared interest to contest the 2023 presidency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Photos emerge as Tinubu jets out of Nigeria for lesser Hajj

Photos emerge as Tinubu jets out of Nigeria for lesser Hajj

Nigeria

4 years ago

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and presidential aspirant, is currently on pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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