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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.

5820 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

BREAKING: NCDC announces 49 Omicron COVID-19 cases in Nigeria

BREAKING: NCDC announces 49 Omicron COVID-19 cases in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 years ago

BREAKING: Panic as pipeline explodes in Lagos on Christmas Eve

BREAKING: Panic as pipeline explodes in Lagos on Christmas Eve

Nigeria

4 years ago

Jubilation as Lagos govt begins sale of rice, vegetable oil ahead of yuletide season, reveals price for 50kg bag

Jubilation as Lagos govt begins sale of rice, vegetable oil ahead of yuletide season, reveals price for 50kg bag

Business and Economy

4 years ago

BREAKING: Tension as Boko Haram fires rockets into Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari’s visit

BREAKING: Tension as Boko Haram fires rockets into Maiduguri ahead of President Buhari’s visit

Nigeria

4 years ago

Sylvester Oromoni's father reacts as court grants N1m bail to 5 suspects, says autopsy result now available

Sylvester Oromoni's father reacts as court grants N1m bail to 5 suspects, says autopsy result now available

Nigeria

4 years ago

Just in: Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari’s aide speaks on pregnancy rumour

Just in: Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari’s aide speaks on pregnancy rumour

Nigeria

4 years ago

5 major terrorist attacks that shook Nigeria in 2020 according to US Department of State report

5 major terrorist attacks that shook Nigeria in 2020 according to US Department of State report

Nigeria

4 years ago

The US Department of State Bureau of Counter-Terrorism in its annual country reports on terrorism lists five major terrorist attacks that shook Nigeria in 2020.

Just in: Tension as bandits kidnap over 70 traders in Kaduna

Just in: Tension as bandits kidnap over 70 traders in Kaduna

Nigeria

4 years ago

Bandits have reportedly kidnapped not fewer than 70 traders who were traveling to Kano along the dreaded Birnin Gwari-Kaduna road on Wednesday, December 22.

Just in: Bandits burn man alive in his car in Katsina, lawmaker reacts

Just in: Bandits burn man alive in his car in Katsina, lawmaker reacts

Nigeria

4 years ago

Armed bandits have unleashed another fresh horror in Fasakari local government area of Katsina state, burning someone yet to be identified alive in his car.

Why senators dropped plot to override Buhari's veto on electoral bill

Why senators dropped plot to override Buhari's veto on electoral bill

Politics

4 years ago

Some governors have reportedly lobbied the Senate to drop the plan to override Buhari following his decision not to sign the Electoral Amendment Bill 2021.

Possible high-profile defection? Governor Ganduje says he's ready to reconcile with Kwankwaso

Politics

4 years ago

After years of political feud, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has said he is ready to reconcile with his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

She should be appreciated: Shehu Sani reacts as Hisbah moves to invite Miss Nigeria Shatu Garko’s parents

She should be appreciated: Shehu Sani reacts as Hisbah moves to invite Miss Nigeria Shatu Garko’s parents

Nigeria

4 years ago

In apparent response to Hisbah's move, Shehu Sani has said the 44th Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko, should be appreciated for winning the pageant with her hijab.

2023 presidency: Governor Wike reveals why PDP will win

2023 presidency: Governor Wike reveals why PDP will win

Politics

4 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has expressed confidence that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will take over the presidency from APC in 2023.

Our governor our pride: Reactions as photo shows El-Rufai kneeling before Buhari at Aso Rock

Our governor our pride: Reactions as photo shows El-Rufai kneeling before Buhari at Aso Rock

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has stirred reactions after a photo of him kneeling before President Muhammadu Buhari at Aso Rock was shared on Facebook

BREAKING: President Buhari leaves Aso Villa for Maiduguri to commission projects

BREAKING: President Buhari leaves Aso Villa for Maiduguri to commission projects

Nigeria

4 years ago

President Buhari is on his way to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The president is expected to commission some projects completed by Governor Zulum.

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