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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.

5790 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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N5m Prize for gold winner: Gov Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup kicks off August 3 in Warri

N5m Prize for gold winner: Gov Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup kicks off August 3 in Warri

Nigeria

11 months ago

Call for creation of Aba state: Governor Otti cautioned against media bullying

Call for creation of Aba state: Governor Otti cautioned against media bullying

Politics

11 months ago

New APC chairman Yilwatda gets important message from ruling party's France chapter

New APC chairman Yilwatda gets important message from ruling party's France chapter

Politics

11 months ago

Benue Gov. Alia reacts as Nentawe emerges as APC national chairman

Benue Gov. Alia reacts as Nentawe emerges as APC national chairman

Politics

11 months ago

APC chairmanship: Why Al-Makura, Gemade lack capacity to succeed Ganduje, research group speaks

APC chairmanship: Why Al-Makura, Gemade lack capacity to succeed Ganduje, research group speaks

Politics

11 months ago

Olubunu of Bunu: Nigerian monarch marks 100th birthday as Kogi govt makes key promises

Olubunu of Bunu: Nigerian monarch marks 100th birthday as Kogi govt makes key promises

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ebonyi governor gets 48-hour ultimatum to sack SSG over alleged corruption

Ebonyi governor gets 48-hour ultimatum to sack SSG over alleged corruption

Nigeria

11 months ago

A group has urged Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru to sack SSG Umezuruike after a court ordered the interim forfeiture of N1 billion allegedly diverted from public funds.

"Pregnant women told to bring fuel and water to hospitals": Group tackles PDP governor

"Pregnant women told to bring fuel and water to hospitals": Group tackles PDP governor

Nigeria

11 months ago

A Zamfara youth group has blasted Governor Dauda Lawal over insecurity, poor healthcare, and collapsing education, warning of civic action ahead of 2027.

Akpabio urged to back Sani Musa to succeed Ganduje as APC national chairman

Akpabio urged to back Sani Musa to succeed Ganduje as APC national chairman

Politics

11 months ago

A coalition of APC youth groups in the North Central is backing Senator Sani Musa to succeed Ganduje as APC chairman and plans to meet Akpabio to seek his support.

Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid gets boost in Anambra as SERHA launches chapter

Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid gets boost in Anambra as SERHA launches chapter

Politics

11 months ago

The SERHA has launched Anambra state chapter to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election and empowered hundreds with tools and cash grants.

FG asked to intervene as Rep member Agbese makes key allegations against new UBEC Executive Secretary

FG asked to intervene as Rep member Agbese makes key allegations against new UBEC Executive Secretary

Nigeria

11 months ago

A House of Reps member, Philip Agbese, accused UBEC boss Aisha Garba of breaching statutory rules and urged the FG to intervene to restore transparency.

Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

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Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

Nigeria

11 months ago

Nigerians across social strata will converge on Daura, Katsina, to attend the burial of ex-leader Muhammadu Buhari. Legit.ng provides the updates on Buhari's burial.

Yemisi Wole-Akinleye: Canadian lawmaker honours Nigerian pastor for gospel and humanitarian impact

Yemisi Wole-Akinleye: Canadian lawmaker honours Nigerian pastor for gospel and humanitarian impact

Nigeria

11 months ago

A Canadian lawmaker has honoured Nigerian pastor Yemisi Wole-Akinleye for outstanding gospel outreach and humanitarian impact ahead of her 50th birthday.

2027 elections: Kaduna coalition stakeholders make key demand from ADC national leadership

2027 elections: Kaduna coalition stakeholders make key demand from ADC national leadership

Politics

11 months ago

ADC Coalition stakeholders in Kaduna have urged David Mark to guard against internal political intolerance and push for democratic reforms ahead of 2027 elections.

Zamfara: Matawalle slams Gov Dauda Lawal’s midterm performance, alleges mismanagement and propaganda

Zamfara: Matawalle slams Gov Dauda Lawal’s midterm performance, alleges mismanagement and propaganda

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ex-Zamfara governor Matawalle has accused his successor, Dauda Lawal, of false claims, failed governance, and worsening insecurity in a damning midterm assessment.

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