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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

Author's articles

'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

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'You don't own Nigeria,' Atiku camp fires back at Tinubu's aide

Nigeria

5 months ago

“Our job is difficult, but you make it easier": IGP Disu tells police wives association

“Our job is difficult, but you make it easier": IGP Disu tells police wives association

Nigeria

5 months ago

CSO: Abia residents and businesses now enjoy stable electricity

CSO: Abia residents and businesses now enjoy stable electricity

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigerians reject Russia’s job offer amid war draft reports: "They'll send you to fight"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ohanaeze council distances self from statement opposing ex-govs’ endorsement of Tinubu’s 2nd term

Ohanaeze council distances self from statement opposing ex-govs’ endorsement of Tinubu’s 2nd term

Politics

5 months ago

“Africa is no longer potential”: Mahama, Adesina, others send key message

“Africa is no longer potential”: Mahama, Adesina, others send key message

Africa

5 months ago

Governor Fintiri meets Turkish envoy, speaks on ending insecurity, discloses fresh plan for youths

Governor Fintiri meets Turkish envoy, speaks on ending insecurity, discloses fresh plan for youths

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Fintiri vows to enhance education and youth development in Adamawa to combat insecurity, while Turkish Ambassador Poroy pledges support for Nigeria.

Easter 2026: Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno commended on Coastal road, other development gains

Easter 2026: Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno commended on Coastal road, other development gains

Nigeria

5 months ago

Obong Prince Ikim calls on Christians to embody Easter's message of peace and unity while announcing welfare packages for the less privileged in Akwa Ibom.

Deputy Speaker Kalu bags PhD in Law, Renewed Hope Partners react

Deputy Speaker Kalu bags PhD in Law, Renewed Hope Partners react

Education

5 months ago

Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu earns PhD in Law from the University of Calabar, demonstrating academic excellence and reinforcing RHP's vision.

The Shield of Michika: Adamawa governor Fintiri bags traditional title “Lakaa ka Michika”

The Shield of Michika: Adamawa governor Fintiri bags traditional title “Lakaa ka Michika”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Fintiri receives the traditional title 'Lakaa ka Michika' at the 2026 festival, pledging to enhance security, and infrastructure in Michika, Adamawa.

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Laja Adeoye unveils Àtuntọ Èkó 1.0, tackles APC, promises power, others

Lagos 2027: PDP gov aspirant Laja Adeoye unveils Àtuntọ Èkó 1.0, tackles APC, promises power, others

Politics

5 months ago

Prince Laja Adeoye unveils his #BetterLagosAgenda2027, promising a transformed Lagos with enhanced power supply, emergency centres, and inclusive governance.

Bauchi 2027: Why Bala Wunti is a top contender, political analyst explains

Bauchi 2027: Why Bala Wunti is a top contender, political analyst explains

Politics

5 months ago

Bauchi's 2027 elections spark discussions on leadership, with Prof Shehu A. Goni spotlighting Dr Bala Wunti as a competent contender for governor.

Tinubu’s ambassadorial postings: Reps deputy spokesperson says Jimoh Ibrahim is a global asset to UN

Tinubu’s ambassadorial postings: Reps deputy spokesperson says Jimoh Ibrahim is a global asset to UN

Nigeria

6 months ago

Philip Agbese commends Tinubu’s strategic ambassadorial postings, highlighting Jimoh Ibrahim's UN role as vital for Nigeria’s global image and diplomatic influence.

Kwara 2027: Prominent governorship aspirant steps down, backs Kwara Central, gives reason

Kwara 2027: Prominent governorship aspirant steps down, backs Kwara Central, gives reason

Politics

6 months ago

Prince Haliru Dantsoho Mahmud steps down from the 2027 governorship race to support a Kwara Central candidate, fostering unity and progress in Kwara politics.

2027 elections: Atiku slams Tinubu, "rice, spaghetti can’t save you"

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2027 elections: Atiku slams Tinubu, "rice, spaghetti can’t save you"

Politics

6 months ago

Ex-VP Atiku accuses President Tinubu of stifling opposition and warns of Nigeria's democratic erosion ahead of the crucial 2027 elections amid fears of intimidation.

Nurudeen Lawal