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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

Bishop Mathew Kukah’s 2022 Easter Message to Buhari, other Nigerians (full text)

Bishop Mathew Kukah’s 2022 Easter Message to Buhari, other Nigerians (full text)

Nigeria

4 years ago

PDP in fresh trouble as court sacks chairman over late submission of nomination form

PDP in fresh trouble as court sacks chairman over late submission of nomination form

Politics

4 years ago

Full list of candidates finally certified by INEC to participate in Osun 2022 governorship election

Full list of candidates finally certified by INEC to participate in Osun 2022 governorship election

Politics

4 years ago

Tears as gunmen shoot popular businessman dead 1 week to wedding

Tears as gunmen shoot popular businessman dead 1 week to wedding

Nigeria

4 years ago

Just in: Tension as gunmen shoot traditional ruler dead inside mosque in northern state

Just in: Tension as gunmen shoot traditional ruler dead inside mosque in northern state

Nigeria

4 years ago

5 new movies to watch on Showmax in April

5 new movies to watch on Showmax in April

Movies

4 years ago

Share Goodness: Malta Guinness Heroes Limited Edition Cans for Ramadan, Set to Refresh Thousands

Share Goodness: Malta Guinness Heroes Limited Edition Cans for Ramadan, Set to Refresh Thousands

Business and Economy

4 years ago

As the Month of Ramadan commences, Malta Guinness, has unveiled a new campaign titled ‘Share Goodness’ and introduced Ramadan-themed Limited-Edition packs.

Spotify in Nigeria: How local artists are finding megaphone for their work

Spotify in Nigeria: How local artists are finding megaphone for their work

Music

4 years ago

Last year, Spotify announced its expansion into Nigeria among more than 80 new international markets. The West African country is a key market for Spotify.

Rick Ross to perform live at Hustle & Bustle on Easter Monday

Rick Ross to perform live at Hustle & Bustle on Easter Monday

Music

4 years ago

Top American hip hop star and record executive, Rick Ross, will be performing live at Hustle & Bustle in the FCT, Abuja, on Easter Monday (April 18, 2022.)

My take on Nigeria’s new revenue allocation formula by Jide Ojo

My take on Nigeria’s new revenue allocation formula by Jide Ojo

Economy

4 years ago

In this piece, Jide Ojo, a veteran newspaper columnist, writes about the newly proposed revenue allocation formula presented to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Access Bank advises security tips to avoid card swapping by fraudsters at ATM, PoS terminals

Access Bank advises security tips to avoid card swapping by fraudsters at ATM, PoS terminals

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Africa's largest retail bank, Access Bank PLC, has outlined some crucial security tips to ensure you avoid card swapping by fraudsters at ATM and PoS terminals.

Driving sustainable impact through community development: Union Bank and employees return for third Employee Volunteer Day

Driving sustainable impact through community development: Union Bank and employees return for third Employee Volunteer Day

Business and Economy

4 years ago

For the third consecutive year, Union Bank and its employees celebrated their Employee Volunteer Day (EV Day) with a series of targeted charitable donations.

BREAKING: American arrested with firearm at Lagos airport

BREAKING: American arrested with firearm at Lagos airport

Nigeria

4 years ago

An unnamed American citizen who was in possession of firearms was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Wednesday, April 13.

5 best Forex trading apps in Nigeria

5 best Forex trading apps in Nigeria

Business and Economy

4 years ago

When looking for a forex broker in Nigeria, the trading platform is a crucial factor to consider. This piece lists the five best forex trading apps in Nigeria.

We will continue to deliver unequalled benefits to subscribers, partners, Glo says

We will continue to deliver unequalled benefits to subscribers, partners, Glo says

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Foremost digital services company, Globacom, has promised to continue delivering innovative products and services and unequalled benefits to its subscribers.

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