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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.

5822 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Northern governor employs 45 traditional dancers, gives reason

Northern governor employs 45 traditional dancers, gives reason

Nigeria

4 years ago

Frederik Willem De Klerk: Tears as former South African president dies of cancer

Frederik Willem De Klerk: Tears as former South African president dies of cancer

Africa

4 years ago

Just in: Man allegedly impersonates APC's governorship candidate, dupes ruling party of N70m, Nigerians react

Just in: Man allegedly impersonates APC's governorship candidate, dupes ruling party of N70m, Nigerians react

Politics

4 years ago

In the mighty name of Jesus: How children gathered at Soludo's house, prayed for him to win Anambra governorship election

In the mighty name of Jesus: How children gathered at Soludo's house, prayed for him to win Anambra governorship election

Politics

4 years ago

Soludo baby: Woman gives birth shortly after voting for APGA candidate in Anambra election, names baby after him

Soludo baby: Woman gives birth shortly after voting for APGA candidate in Anambra election, names baby after him

Nigeria

4 years ago

Ah! not again: Nigerians mourn as Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s wife dies of cancer

Ah! not again: Nigerians mourn as Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s wife dies of cancer

Nigeria

4 years ago

Anambra decides: Full breakdown of how Soludo defeated Andy Uba, Ozigbo, Ifeanyi Ubah, others in 19 out of 21 LGAs

Anambra decides: Full breakdown of how Soludo defeated Andy Uba, Ozigbo, Ifeanyi Ubah, others in 19 out of 21 LGAs

Politics

4 years ago

Professor Charles Soludo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won in 19 out of 21 LGAs to emerge the winner of the poll.

Bandits stage ambush, kill 7 policemen in northern state, set patrol vehicle ablaze

Bandits stage ambush, kill 7 policemen in northern state, set patrol vehicle ablaze

Nigeria

4 years ago

At least seven police personnel were reportedly killed on Monday evening, November 8, by suspected bandits in the Gusau local government area of Zamfara state.

Jacob Ajao Adejumo: House of Reps member from Oyo state defects to APC

Jacob Ajao Adejumo: House of Reps member from Oyo state defects to APC

Politics

4 years ago

A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo state, Jacob Ajao Adejumo, on Tuesday, November 9, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

We are all winners: Read Charles Soludo's full speech after winning Anambra governorship election

We are all winners: Read Charles Soludo's full speech after winning Anambra governorship election

Politics

4 years ago

Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo has reacted to his victory in the just concluded governorship election in Anambra state. He polled 112,229 votes to emerge winner.

Anambra Decides 2021: INEC finally declares APGA's Charles Soludo as winner of governorship election

Anambra Decides 2021: INEC finally declares APGA's Charles Soludo as winner of governorship election

Politics

4 years ago

INEC declares Charles Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra.

Anambra Decides 2021: Live updates as INEC resumes official, final collation of results in Awka

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Anambra Decides 2021: Live updates as INEC resumes official, final collation of results in Awka

Politics

4 years ago

The Mbosi Osumowu junction in Ihiala LGA, Anambra state, is a no-go area as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and policemen are engaged in a gun duel.

The battle's not yet over: PDP's Ozigbo reveals how he can still win Anambra governorship election, sends important message to INEC

The battle's not yet over: PDP's Ozigbo reveals how he can still win Anambra governorship election, sends important message to INEC

Nigeria

4 years ago

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 6 Anambra governorship election, has said he can still emerge as the winner.

Laughing after conviction: Reactions as video shows Buhari's ex-appointee Maina smiling after court sentenced him to 8 years in jail

Laughing after conviction: Reactions as video shows Buhari's ex-appointee Maina smiling after court sentenced him to 8 years in jail

Nigeria

4 years ago

The video showing Abdulrasheed Maina smiling after court sentenced him to eight years in prison has attracted heated reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Over 50 cars, villas in Dubai, US: Full list of properties, money allegedly owned by Maina according to EFCC

Over 50 cars, villas in Dubai, US: Full list of properties, money allegedly owned by Maina according to EFCC

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has listed some properties acquired by Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team.

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