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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.

5961 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

AIG Jimoh assumes duty at Zone 2 command, makes key promises: "We'll be 100% human-rights compliant"

AIG Jimoh assumes duty at Zone 2 command, makes key promises: "We'll be 100% human-rights compliant"

Nigeria

6 months ago

New political party TNN claims it has 43 million members, accuses INEC of delaying registration

New political party TNN claims it has 43 million members, accuses INEC of delaying registration

Politics

6 months ago

Nasarawa: Tinubu urged to call APC gov aspirant Senator Wadada to order as group gives reason

Nasarawa: Tinubu urged to call APC gov aspirant Senator Wadada to order as group gives reason

Politics

6 months ago

APC France chapter applauds Tinubu over national convention success: "World-class, rancour-free"

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APC France chapter applauds Tinubu over national convention success: "World-class, rancour-free"

Politics

6 months ago

Nigeria’s real estate boom faces tough test as demand collides with challenges, expert says

Nigeria’s real estate boom faces tough test as demand collides with challenges, expert says

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tinubu at 74: Ex-CAN youth leader Enwere sends message to Nigeria's president, hails his reforms

Tinubu at 74: Ex-CAN youth leader Enwere sends message to Nigeria's president, hails his reforms

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos 2027: PDP governorship aspirant Laja Adeoye explains how he will sack APC

Lagos 2027: PDP governorship aspirant Laja Adeoye explains how he will sack APC

Politics

6 months ago

PDP's Laja Adeoye sets sights on ending APC's reign in Lagos with a transformative agenda focusing on education, housing, and sustainable jobs for the youth.

Pastor Ashimolowo launches another massive estate with sports theme, streets named after EPL clubs

Pastor Ashimolowo launches another massive estate with sports theme, streets named after EPL clubs

Nigeria

6 months ago

Pastor Ashimolowo launches Makarios Champions' Place estate in Ibeju-Lekki, focusing on community living, sports-themed design, and naming streets after EPL clubs.

Balami congratulates Yilwatda, promises to move over 70% of Obidient structure to APC

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Balami congratulates Yilwatda, promises to move over 70% of Obidient structure to APC

Politics

6 months ago

Comrade Isaac Balami congratulates APC leaders on a successful convention, announces plans to integrate the "Obidient" structure ahead of the 2027 elections.

Strike threat: ASUU urged to show restraint as education minister’s record cited

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Strike threat: ASUU urged to show restraint as education minister’s record cited

Education

6 months ago

Education stakeholder urges ASUU to reconsider strike, citing minister Alausa's transparent commitments and the need for patience amid budget delays.

Yoruba Ronu group speaks on APC governor's alleged meeting with Atiku in Saudi Arabia

Yoruba Ronu group speaks on APC governor's alleged meeting with Atiku in Saudi Arabia

Politics

6 months ago

Akin Malaolu urges caution on unverified claims of a secret meeting between Atiku Abubakar and Governor Abdullahi Sule, highlighting the need for credible evidence.

Yari’s group lists Tinubu’s achievements, discloses why opposition governors defected to APC

Yari’s group lists Tinubu’s achievements, discloses why opposition governors defected to APC

Politics

6 months ago

The RenewedHope Network praises President Tinubu’s achievements, urging Nigerians to look beyond propaganda as party unity strengthens under his leadership.

Police Arrest 3 Members of Gang Disguising as Security Operatives to Vandalise Cars in Lagos Estates

Police Arrest 3 Members of Gang Disguising as Security Operatives to Vandalise Cars in Lagos Estates

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Lagos state police command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious syndicate that specialises in stealing car parts in highbrow estates in Lagos.

Lagos 2027: APC challenged as group backs Laja Adeoye for governor

Lagos 2027: APC challenged as group backs Laja Adeoye for governor

Politics

6 months ago

Prince Laja Adeoye gains the support of the Lagos For Prosperity Group as their gubernatorial candidate, promising job creation and affordable housing.

Lagos task force: What I will do if police officers violate human rights, CP Jimoh talks tough

Lagos task force: What I will do if police officers violate human rights, CP Jimoh talks tough

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos commissioner of police Moshood Jimoh warns the task force against human rights violations, promising to dissolve and replace officers if misconduct is proven.

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