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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.

5865 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Ex-Obi/Datti campaign officials meet Seyi Tinubu, pledge 12 million votes for APC in 2027

Ex-Obi/Datti campaign officials meet Seyi Tinubu, pledge 12 million votes for APC in 2027

Politics

14 days ago

NAHCON Accused of Bias for Consulting Only One Hajj Operators' Association

NAHCON Accused of Bias for Consulting Only One Hajj Operators' Association

Nigeria

15 days ago

AIG Jimoh receives Africa anti-crime policing award for 2025

AIG Jimoh receives Africa anti-crime policing award for 2025

Nigeria

17 days ago

Security group reacts to VeryDarkMan's social media attacks on AIG Jimoh Moshood

Security group reacts to VeryDarkMan's social media attacks on AIG Jimoh Moshood

Nigeria

17 days ago

Northern senators forum condemns Benue, Kaduna attacks that killed over 40 people

Northern senators forum condemns Benue, Kaduna attacks that killed over 40 people

Nigeria

17 days ago

Group commends NYSC, urges federal government to increase funding for the scheme

Group commends NYSC, urges federal government to increase funding for the scheme

Nigeria

18 days ago

Canada lists 5 key professionals it wants from Nigeria and other countries in 2026, mentions benefits

Canada lists 5 key professionals it wants from Nigeria and other countries in 2026, mentions benefits

World

20 days ago

Canada seeks international talent in five health and social service roles by 2026, offering diverse immigration pathways and support for skilled professionals.

Atiku claims Tinubu fnally embraced his 20-year-old vision for Nigeria's power sector

Atiku claims Tinubu fnally embraced his 20-year-old vision for Nigeria's power sector

Nigeria

20 days ago

Atiku criticises the Tinubu admin for raising electricity tariffs without addressing issues, advocating for decentralised power he proposed over 20 years ago.

Not Peter Obi: Yoruba group mentions presidential candidate Obasanjo is allegedly supporting for 2027 election

Not Peter Obi: Yoruba group mentions presidential candidate Obasanjo is allegedly supporting for 2027 election

Politics

20 days ago

The Yoruba Ronu Forum accuses Obasanjo of covertly supporting Tinubu’s 2027 bid and manipulating opposition, revealing deep political tensions in Nigeria.

UNN honours First Lady Remi Tinubu with honorary doctorate, Renewed Hope group reacts

UNN honours First Lady Remi Tinubu with honorary doctorate, Renewed Hope group reacts

Nigeria

21 days ago

The University of Nigeria honours First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu with an Honorary Doctor of Science for her commitment to education and women’s empowerment.

Police deny reports claiming IGP Disu ordered officers to shoot people with illegal firearms

Police deny reports claiming IGP Disu ordered officers to shoot people with illegal firearms

Nigeria

21 days ago

Nigeria Police Force refutes claims of IGP Disu's shoot-on-sight order, clarifying his remarks on illegal firearms at a Makurdi meeting amidst misrepresentation.

NSCDC Mining Marshals petition house Speaker, deny lawmaker's allegations

NSCDC Mining Marshals petition house Speaker, deny lawmaker's allegations

Nigeria

21 days ago

NSCDC Mining Marshals refute Kogi lawmaker's allegations, highlighting revenue growth from ₦6 billion to ₦70 billion by 2026 as proof of their enforcement success.

AIG Jimoh decorates newly promoted senior officers, urges integrity, zero tolerance for corruption

AIG Jimoh decorates newly promoted senior officers, urges integrity, zero tolerance for corruption

Nigeria

22 days ago

AIG Olohundare Jimoh decorates 10 newly promoted senior officers in Lagos, emphasising integrity and public trust in the Nigeria Police security challenges.

Southeast APC speaks on Peter Eze's leadership at federal character commission

Southeast APC speaks on Peter Eze's leadership at federal character commission

Nigeria

24 days ago

The APC Southeast has praised Peter Ogbonna Eze for promoting equitable representation and governance, linking his efforts to President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Kwara APC chairman backs Speaker Danladi Salihu to succeed Governor Abdulrazaq, gives reason

Kwara APC chairman backs Speaker Danladi Salihu to succeed Governor Abdulrazaq, gives reason

Politics

24 days ago

Kwara APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi backs Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the ideal candidate to advance the state’s development and ensure continued progress.

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