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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.

6258 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

2,000 schools participate as National Mathematical Centre conducts 22nd edition of maths competition

2,000 schools participate as National Mathematical Centre conducts 22nd edition of maths competition

Education

a year ago

4 things Tinubu govt must do to ensure implementation of women’s 35% affirmative action in Nigeria

4 things Tinubu govt must do to ensure implementation of women’s 35% affirmative action in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Video shows moment Buhari gifted northern musician dollars: "First time in history"

Video shows moment Buhari gifted northern musician dollars: "First time in history"

Nigeria

a year ago

"Six sustained serious injuries": Fresh update as US-bound plane develops fault, returns to Lagos

"Six sustained serious injuries": Fresh update as US-bound plane develops fault, returns to Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Is FG offering ₦50,000 child support to all Nigerian parents? Fact emerges

Is FG offering ₦50,000 child support to all Nigerian parents? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

US birthright citizenship: 22 states reject Trump's order, take action

US birthright citizenship: 22 states reject Trump's order, take action

US

a year ago

Thunderstorm, haziness: NiMet releases weather forecast, advises Nigerians, airline operators

Thunderstorm, haziness: NiMet releases weather forecast, advises Nigerians, airline operators

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a fresh weather forecast and advised airline operators and people with asthma to take precautions.

Rapheala Ogbodo: Lagos govt shuts school as 2-year-old dies in swimming pool accident

Rapheala Ogbodo: Lagos govt shuts school as 2-year-old dies in swimming pool accident

Education

a year ago

The Lagos state government has shut down Smiley Kids Montessori in Sangotedo, Lagos, after a two-year-old pupil, Rapheala Ogbodo, died in the school’s swimming pool.

Pastor slumps, dies night after returning from Jerusalem pilgrimage

Pastor slumps, dies night after returning from Jerusalem pilgrimage

Nigeria

a year ago

A Lagos-based pastor and magistrate, Olasanmi Ogunkanmi, reportedly slumped and died the night after returning from the Jerusalem pilgrimage in Israel.

Ifa priest explains how new Alaafin emerged, mentions Oyo Mesi's role

Ifa priest explains how new Alaafin emerged, mentions Oyo Mesi's role

Nigeria

a year ago

A former Vice Chancellor of OAU and the Awise Awo Agbaye, Professor Wande Abimbola, has revealed how the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was selected.

Wang Yi's Africa tour: Should Nigeria be afraid of China?

Wang Yi's Africa tour: Should Nigeria be afraid of China?

Nigeria

a year ago

Following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Nigeria, Legit.ng spoke with top diplomat Rasheed Akinkuolie to understand the significance of the development.

List of 4 new pathways to relocate to Canada in 2025

List of 4 new pathways to relocate to Canada in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians and other potential applicants have been advised to watch for updates as Canada is reportedly set to launch four permanent residency (PR) pathways in 2025.

"This is unacceptable": National Assembly rejects 2025 solid minerals budget, seeks upward review

"This is unacceptable": National Assembly rejects 2025 solid minerals budget, seeks upward review

Nigeria

a year ago

The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed N9 billion capital budget for the mining sector in the 2025 budget.

Ekiti 2026: Fayose's brother declares governorship ambition, "I want to dislodge Oyebanji govt"

Ekiti 2026: Fayose's brother declares governorship ambition, "I want to dislodge Oyebanji govt"

Politics

a year ago

Emmanuel Fayose, a chieftain of the PDP and younger brother of former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose, has declared his intention to join the governorship race.

Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho reacts to death rumour

Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho reacts to death rumour

Nigeria

a year ago

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has debunked the rumour of his death. The Yoruba Nation agitator debunked the rumour in a statement on Friday.

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