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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6282 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

"Landmark achievement": Reactions as Tinubu signs southeast development commission bill into law

"Landmark achievement": Reactions as Tinubu signs southeast development commissi...

Nigeria

9 months ago

Just in: Chekwas Okorie appointed APGA's Board of Trustees chairman

Just in: Chekwas Okorie appointed APGA's Board of Trustees chairman

Politics

9 months ago

Bandits in Zamfara: Gov Lawal asked to explain source of video attempting to indict Matawalle

Bandits in Zamfara: Gov Lawal asked to explain source of video attempting to ind...

Nigeria

9 months ago

"They want to set Nigeria on fire": Why middlebelt will boycott planned nationwide protest

"They want to set Nigeria on fire": Why middlebelt will boycott planned nationwi...

Nigeria

9 months ago

"Tissue of lies": Bandit kingpin Turji blasted for accusing defence minister of supporting terrorism

"Tissue of lies": Bandit kingpin Turji blasted for accusing defence minister of...

Nigeria

9 months ago

Legit Quiz: Obi at 63: How Well Do You Know Peter Obi?

Legit Quiz: Obi at 63: How Well Do You Know Peter Obi?

Politics

9 months ago

BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

A moving train collided with a Toyota Hilux pickup truck at a level crossing in the Mushin area of Lagos on Sunday, July 21. No fatalities have been reported

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

US

9 months ago

As pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the US 2024 presidential election, Legit.ng presents a list of top Democrats who may replace him.

Plateau school collapse: Saint Academy gets N250,000 donation

Plateau school collapse: Saint Academy gets N250,000 donation

Nigeria

9 months ago

A non-governmental organisation, IA Foundation, has donated a sum of N250,000 to Saint Academy School following the Jos building collapse that claimed 22 lives.

Natasha: Akpabio is gender-sensitive, political analyst defends Senate president

Natasha: Akpabio is gender-sensitive, political analyst defends Senate president

Politics

9 months ago

Political analyst Mfon Patrick has defended Senate President Godswill Akpabio's actions during a recent exchange with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

LG autonomy: Governor Radda highlights potential challenges, speaks on next step

LG autonomy: Governor Radda highlights potential challenges, speaks on next step

Nigeria

9 months ago

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has finally taken a decision regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.

Just in: Details emerge as House of Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery in Lagos

Just in: Details emerge as House of Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery in Lagos

Nigeria

9 months ago

On Saturday, July 20, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas led the House of Representatives leadership on a visit to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum refinery in Lagos state.

Edo 2024: APC lawyers accused of spreading fake news, NBA asked to intervene

Edo 2024: APC lawyers accused of spreading fake news, NBA asked to intervene

Politics

9 months ago

The Movement for Esan Governor Agenda (MEGA) has urged the NBA to take disciplinary action against APC's legal counsel for allegedly speaking fake news.

Benue governor Alia accused of subverting LG as Tinubu urged to intervene

Benue governor Alia accused of subverting LG as Tinubu urged to intervene

Nigeria

9 months ago

The CRPP in Benue state has urged President Tinubu to take immediate action against Governor Hyacinth Alia for allegedly subverting local governments in the state.

Ganduje’s absentia arraignment: Group faults EFCC, asks Tinubu to intervene

Ganduje’s absentia arraignment: Group faults EFCC, asks Tinubu to intervene

Nigeria

9 months ago

A coalition of civil society organizations has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of selectively persecuting individuals.

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