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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6267 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajimobi university

Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajim...

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Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends message to Makinde

Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends m...

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Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, businesses

Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, busines...

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Rivers state emergency rule: NBA asked to declare one-month boycott of all courts

Rivers state emergency rule: NBA asked to declare one-month boycott of all court...

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NELFUND: Adamawa university students accuse school of withholding refunds

NELFUND: Adamawa university students accuse school of withholding refunds

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Jonathan receives Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea, Azibaola Robert congratulates ex-president

Jonathan receives Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea, Azibaola Robert congratulat...

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Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in key northern state

Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in key northern state

A human rights group, The Northern Citizens Alliance for Justice (NCAJ), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara state.

Senator Ndume under fire over comments against Tinubu’s appointments, budgeting

Senator Ndume under fire over comments against Tinubu’s appointments, budgeting

An APC group has slammed Senator Ali Ndume for his comments on alleged fund mismanagement and constitutional breaches in President Tinubu’s appointments.

PDP governors speak on endorsing El-Rufai, Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket

PDP governors speak on endorsing El-Rufai, Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket

PDP governors have denied backing 2027 presidential ticket featuring former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Rivers emergency rule: Wike, Fubara asked to sign peace pact within 90 days

Rivers emergency rule: Wike, Fubara asked to sign peace pact within 90 days

The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) urges Wike and Fubara to resolve differences and sign a peace pact within 90 days to end Rivers state's crisis.

Alleged plan by top politicians to sponsor protest against Benue governor uncovered

Alleged plan by top politicians to sponsor protest against Benue governor uncovered

The Conference of Harmonized Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has accused some unnamed politicians of plotting to sponsor protests against Governor Alia.

Adamawa governor Fintiri to Tour all 21 LGAs, vows to evaluate council chairmen's performance

Adamawa governor Fintiri to Tour all 21 LGAs, vows to evaluate council chairmen's performance

Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has unveiled plans to assess LG chairmen's performance during a statewide tour marking his second anniversary.

Anambra guber: 1,630 delegates set to elect APC candidate

Anambra guber: 1,630 delegates set to elect APC candidate

Over 1,600 All Progressives Congress (APC) delegates gather in Awka for the Anambra governorship primary, dispelling media reports of delays in the election process.

April 2025 Holy Ghost Service: Pastor Adeboye releases 7 prayer points

April 2025 Holy Ghost Service: Pastor Adeboye releases 7 prayer points

Pastor Adeboye, RCCG's general overseer, has shared seven prayer points for April 2025 Holy Ghost Service, focusing on family well-being, children's success, etc.

Stolen jewellery saga: How Patience Jonathan’s ex-aides languish in jail after 40 court adjournments

Stolen jewellery saga: How Patience Jonathan’s ex-aides languish in jail after 40 court adjournments

Former aides of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan have spent six years in jail without conviction over alleged theft & conspiracy, as their case suffers adjournments.

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