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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.

6053 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

2023: Are you suggesting Jagaban? Reactions as Shehu Sani reveals how APC should pick presidential candidate

2023: Are you suggesting Jagaban? Reactions as Shehu Sani reveals how APC should pick presidential candidate

Politics

4 years ago

Osun APC decides 2022: Winner finally declared as Oyetola battles Aregbesola's anointed aspirant (Live Updates)

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Osun APC decides 2022: Winner finally declared as Oyetola battles Aregbesola's anointed aspirant (Live Updates)

Politics

4 years ago

Aregbesola sends strong message to supporters as Oyetola maintains early lead in Osun APC primary

Aregbesola sends strong message to supporters as Oyetola maintains early lead in Osun APC primary

Politics

4 years ago

Osun 2022: Aregbesola's hometown's monarch reveals governorship aspirant he is backing

Osun 2022: Aregbesola's hometown's monarch reveals governorship aspirant he is backing

Politics

4 years ago

Just in: Buhari's minister Pantami adds ‘professor’ to name despite ASUU's rejection of promotion

Just in: Buhari's minister Pantami adds ‘professor’ to name despite ASUU's rejection of promotion

Education

4 years ago

BREAKING: Tragedy in Lagos APC as Tinubu's ally, prominent GAC member, dies at 73

BREAKING: Tragedy in Lagos APC as Tinubu's ally, prominent GAC member, dies at 73

Nigeria

4 years ago

DSS reveals the type of clothes Nnamdi Kanu won’t be allowed to wear in detention, gives reason

DSS reveals the type of clothes Nnamdi Kanu won’t be allowed to wear in detention, gives reason

Nigeria

4 years ago

The DSS on Wednesday, February 16, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu cannot wear clothes with an insignia of a lion’s head.

Reflections on the 2022 FCT Area Council Elections by Jide Ojo

Reflections on the 2022 FCT Area Council Elections by Jide Ojo

Politics

4 years ago

Jide Ojo, a veteran political analyst and newspaper columnist, in an opinion piece sent to Legit.ng writes about the just conducted FCT Area Council Elections.

Buhari's minister Pantami reacts as ASUU declares his professorship illegal

Buhari's minister Pantami reacts as ASUU declares his professorship illegal

Education

4 years ago

The minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, has reacted to the verdict passed by ASUU on his appointment as a professor of Cybersecurity.

Abba Kyari: Names of 5 police officers arrested and transferred to NDLEA custody over alleged drug links revealed

Abba Kyari: Names of 5 police officers arrested and transferred to NDLEA custody over alleged drug links revealed

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has revealed the names of its officers who were handed over to the NDLEA on Monday alongside Abba Kyari over alleged drug links.

Shariah police Hisbah arrests 78 partygoers in Kano, reveals their offence

Shariah police Hisbah arrests 78 partygoers in Kano, reveals their offence

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 78 youths, both male and female, accusing them of immorality and indecent dressing. Reactions have trailed the arrest.

2023 elections: Obasanjo, influential northern elder meet in Abeokuta, details of meeting emerge

2023 elections: Obasanjo, influential northern elder meet in Abeokuta, details of meeting emerge

Politics

4 years ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdullahi, met in Abeokuta to strategise on the forthcoming 2023 elections.

BREAKING: Governor Ganduje defeats Shekarau in appeal court, takes back control of Kano APC

BREAKING: Governor Ganduje defeats Shekarau in appeal court, takes back control of Kano APC

Politics

4 years ago

The appeal court in Abuja sets aside the judgment of an FCT high court that validated the ward/LGA congresses conducted by the Shekarau-led APC faction in Kano.

BREAKING: Ex-Governor Segun Oni finally announces new party after dumping PDP ahead of Ekiti 2022 guber election

BREAKING: Ex-Governor Segun Oni finally announces new party after dumping PDP ahead of Ekiti 2022 guber election

Politics

4 years ago

A former governor of Ekiti state, Segun Oni, has announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to contest the June 18 governorship election.

Abba Kyari may spend more days in detention as NDLEA takes important action

Abba Kyari may spend more days in detention as NDLEA takes important action

Nigeria

4 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reportedly approached the court to get an order to detain the embattled DCP, Abba Kyari, beyond 48 hours.

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