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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.

5962 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

2027 elections: Analyst explains Salihu’s “high-stakes gamble” in Adamawa power play

2027 elections: Analyst explains Salihu’s “high-stakes gamble” in Adamawa power play

Politics

8 months ago

Lady Dozzy makes strong case for Igbo manufacturers as she joins Shettima, Govs to launch SEV2050

Lady Dozzy makes strong case for Igbo manufacturers as she joins Shettima, Govs to launch SEV2050

Nigeria

8 months ago

Okonjo-Iweala hails Nigerian author over article advocating girl-child education in north

Okonjo-Iweala hails Nigerian author over article advocating girl-child education in north

Nigeria

8 months ago

Gov Dapo Abiodun declares education “backbone of Ogun’s future" amid sweeping reforms

Gov Dapo Abiodun declares education “backbone of Ogun’s future" amid sweeping reforms

Education

8 months ago

2027 elections: Tinubu told to Sack 2 Ministers, Their Names Disclosed

2027 elections: Tinubu told to Sack 2 Ministers, Their Names Disclosed

Nigeria

8 months ago

Parliamentary Watch reacts to allegations of NEDC operating N246.77bn salary budget

Parliamentary Watch reacts to allegations of NEDC operating N246.77bn salary budget

Nigeria

8 months ago

Abdulaziz Yari: African students union in Ghana honours Nigerian senator

Abdulaziz Yari: African students union in Ghana honours Nigerian senator

Nigeria

8 months ago

Senator Abdulaziz Yari receives leadership award in Accra for his humanitarian efforts and political contributions, highlighting Tinubu's reform impact on Africa.

Tax laws: Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to Ndume's claims on falsification, "sheer mischief"

Tax laws: Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to Ndume's claims on falsification, "sheer mischief"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Hon Philip Agbese has dismissed Senator Ndume’s tax law allegations as mischief, affirming transparency and due legislative processes in the National Assembly.

FCT area council election: CJID trains INEC officials on combating misinformation

FCT area council election: CJID trains INEC officials on combating misinformation

Nigeria

8 months ago

CJID and INEC initiate training to combat election misinformation, promoting media literacy to uphold electoral integrity ahead of February 21 Area Council election.

2026 Convention: Why I’ve no interest in contesting for APC national youth leader, Obidike explains

2026 Convention: Why I’ve no interest in contesting for APC national youth leader, Obidike explains

Politics

8 months ago

Chukwuebuka Obidike clarifies he won't contest for APC youth leader, focusing on business growth and advocating for unity and fair processes ahead of the convention.

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election: Ganduje mentions big mistake people make about North

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Tinubu’s 2027 re-election: Ganduje mentions big mistake people make about North

Politics

8 months ago

Former APC chairman Ganduje asserts the North will support Tinubu's 2027 re-election, highlighting his political prowess and reform achievements in Nigeria.

APC group condemns NRS appointment allegedly tied to ADC’s Obi, Ihedioha, Tinubu urged to intervene

APC group condemns NRS appointment allegedly tied to ADC’s Obi, Ihedioha, Tinubu urged to intervene

Politics

8 months ago

The APC Igbo Youth Forum has condemned the alleged appointment of Obinna Ihedioha as an executive director of the NRS, urging President Tinubu to intervene.

Aregbesola warns APC over defections, says governors can’t secure Tinubu’s victory in 2027

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Aregbesola warns APC over defections, says governors can’t secure Tinubu’s victory in 2027

Politics

8 months ago

Former Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola cautioned the APC on relying on defections for 2027, stressing that elections are decided by voters and credible processes.

Peter Eze: Tinubu appoints 35-year-old as FCC commissioner, Kalu, UNN, Enugu govt, NANS react

Peter Eze: Tinubu appoints 35-year-old as FCC commissioner, Kalu, UNN, Enugu govt, NANS react

Nigeria

8 months ago

Senator Kalu praises President Tinubu's appointment of Peter Eze to the Federal Character Commission, lauding Eze's integrity and dedication to public service.

2027 Elections: Why Atiku’s ADC coalition is only hope for Nigeria, Okai explains

2027 Elections: Why Atiku’s ADC coalition is only hope for Nigeria, Okai explains

Politics

8 months ago

Comrade Usman Okai endorses Atiku Abubakar, highlighting the ADC coalition's importance for Nigeria's democracy amid PDP crises ahead of the 2027 elections.

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