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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

Ojomu Royal Family: Protest looms in Lagos as coalition sends key message to police commissioner

Ojomu Royal Family: Protest looms in Lagos as coalition sends key message to police commissioner

Nigeria

7 months ago

Iran confirms death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announces next action

Iran confirms death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announces next action

Asia

7 months ago

Business leader Odina meets defence minister, pledges support for Armed forces’ digitisation Drive

Business leader Odina meets defence minister, pledges support for Armed forces’ digitisation Drive

Nigeria

7 months ago

Adejoh: Anti-corruption group reacts to alleged smear campaigns on Benue ADC governorship aspirant

Adejoh: Anti-corruption group reacts to alleged smear campaigns on Benue ADC governorship aspirant

Politics

7 months ago

Ojomu Royal Family: Forum petitions against Lagos CP over accusations against Tajudeen

Ojomu Royal Family: Forum petitions against Lagos CP over accusations against Tajudeen

Nigeria

7 months ago

NYSC certificate: No amount of blackmail can distract Deputy Speaker Kalu, S/East Group says

NYSC certificate: No amount of blackmail can distract Deputy Speaker Kalu, S/East Group says

Politics

7 months ago

Kayode Egbetokun: Full list of Nigeria's IGPs since independence and the states/regions they come from

Kayode Egbetokun: Full list of Nigeria's IGPs since independence and the states/regions they come from

Nigeria

7 months ago

Following Tinubu's appointment of Kayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police, Legit.ng looks at the IGPs Nigeria has had since independence.

Renewed Hope: North Central group reacts as James Faleke gets presidential appointment

Renewed Hope: North Central group reacts as James Faleke gets presidential appointment

Politics

7 months ago

North Central Youths Group lauds James Faleke’s appointment as Renewed Hope Ambassador, highlighting his commitment to legislative excellence and APC's success.

NNPC: Analyst reacts to Tinubu's executive order, mentions possible risks

NNPC: Analyst reacts to Tinubu's executive order, mentions possible risks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Richard Akinfele, an oil industry analyst, has examined the new executive order signed by President Tinubu, which mandates the direct payment of oil and gas revenues

Kwara Killings: Reps deputy spokesperson mobilises support for Operation Savannah Shield

Kwara Killings: Reps deputy spokesperson mobilises support for Operation Savannah Shield

Nigeria

7 months ago

Philip Agbese rallies support for Operation Savannah Shield, a military initiative tackling rising terrorism in Nigeria's Kwara and Niger states.

Tinubu gets special Super Eagles jersey amid Nigeria's FIFA World Cup boost against DR Congo: "001"

Tinubu gets special Super Eagles jersey amid Nigeria's FIFA World Cup boost against DR Congo: "001"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Shehu Dikko gifts President Tinubu a special Super Eagles jersey amid hopes for Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup recovery, amid a CAF eligibility controversy.

FCT council election 2026: Live results and updates

Live

FCT council election 2026: Live results and updates

Politics

7 months ago

Follow live updates and developments on the FCT Council Election 2026 as over 1.5 million registered voters prepare to cast their ballots across the territory.

Why many destinies face great battles, Nigerian pastor Komaiya explains

Why many destinies face great battles, Nigerian pastor Komaiya explains

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor Komaiya asserts life is a constant battle for those with greater destinies, emphasising divine anointing as key to fulfilment and glory amidst challenges.

UTME 2026: 10,000 Abia students get free JAMB registration as pro-Tinubu group announces support

UTME 2026: 10,000 Abia students get free JAMB registration as pro-Tinubu group announces support

Education

7 months ago

SERHA launches a free JAMB scholarship for 10,000 students in Abia state, promoting education access and fostering academic excellence amid financial challenges.

Scholarships: Borno govt pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University

Scholarships: Borno govt pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University

Education

7 months ago

Governor Zulum awards N2.5 billion in scholarships for Borno students at Isaac Balami University, paving the way for future aircraft innovators in Nigeria.

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