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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.

5957 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

NNPCL reforms under Ojulari boost trust in Tinubu’s government, says CRGG

NNPCL reforms under Ojulari boost trust in Tinubu’s government, says CRGG

Nigeria

8 days ago

Tinubu, Armed Forces praised as over 1,000 IDPs return to Benue homes

Tinubu, Armed Forces praised as over 1,000 IDPs return to Benue homes

Nigeria

8 days ago

Why Africa needs resolute leadership, not more resources: Enike-Matthew

Why Africa needs resolute leadership, not more resources: Enike-Matthew

Nigeria

8 days ago

Nigerian police officer Prince Adedigba, wife Adeola mark 15 years of marriage

Nigerian police officer Prince Adedigba, wife Adeola mark 15 years of marriage

Nigeria

9 days ago

2027 elections: Atiku leads Peter Obi, others in Tinubu Must Go Movement's online presidential poll

2027 elections: Atiku leads Peter Obi, others in Tinubu Must Go Movement's online presidential poll

Politics

10 days ago

Ogun, DP World sign MoUs for $7bn Deep Seaport and Blue Marine SEZ in Paris

Ogun, DP World sign MoUs for $7bn Deep Seaport and Blue Marine SEZ in Paris

Nigeria

10 days ago

From taxi driver to billionaire: Lagos speaker's spokesman reveals how Globacom founder built empire

From taxi driver to billionaire: Lagos speaker's spokesman reveals how Globacom founder built empire

Nigeria

10 days ago

Dave Agboola profiles Mike Adenuga’s rise from a New York taxi driver to a billionaire, detailing how Globacom, Conoil and other ventures shaped key sectors.

ADC names Senator Austin Akobundu as presidential campaign council director-general

ADC names Senator Austin Akobundu as presidential campaign council director-general

Politics

11 days ago

ADC appoints Senator Augustine Akobundu as Director-General of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 elections. Here’s his background and new role.

Ogun deep seaport and economic zone to attract $7bn and create 50,000 jobs, says Tinubu

Ogun deep seaport and economic zone to attract $7bn and create 50,000 jobs, says Tinubu

Nigeria

11 days ago

President Tinubu attends signing of Ogun State's $7bn deals with DP World for a deep seaport and economic zone projected to create over 50,000 jobs.

Mining Marshals launch enforcement operation against illegal mining in Nasarawa state

Mining Marshals launch enforcement operation against illegal mining in Nasarawa state

Nigeria

11 days ago

Mining Marshals, DSS and police launch a joint operation in Nasarawa to tackle illegal mining, enforce compliance and protect licensed mineral operators.

Ukrainian bookshelf opens at African University of Science and Technology in Abuja

Ukrainian bookshelf opens at African University of Science and Technology in Abuja

Nigeria

12 days ago

Ukraine's Embassy in Nigeria and AUST have launched a Ukrainian Bookshelf in Abuja, featuring books on Ukraine's history, culture and traditions.

APC expulsion: Egunjobi, Yusuf say they already resigned in July 2026

APC expulsion: Egunjobi, Yusuf say they already resigned in July 2026

Politics

12 days ago

Lagos APC expelled Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf, but the politicians said they resigned in July and joined APM while retaining support for Tinubu.

Niger Delta group petitions ICPC to probe alleged N50bn contract irregularities at amnesty office

Niger Delta group petitions ICPC to probe alleged N50bn contract irregularities at amnesty office

Nigeria

12 days ago

NDLF has petitioned the ICPC to probe alleged corruption at PAP, including an N50bn contract, N1.9bn shortfall and payroll and scholarship irregularities.

Niger mining site boy: Rise Up Naija praises Atiku for scholarship offer

Niger mining site boy: Rise Up Naija praises Atiku for scholarship offer

Nigeria

12 days ago

Rise Up Naija praises former VP Atiku Abubakar for offering a full scholarship to Yusuf Aliyu, the teenager found working at a mining site in Niger state.

Covenant University issues warning over fake admissions, names 4 unaccepted routes

Covenant University issues warning over fake admissions, names 4 unaccepted routes

Education

12 days ago

Covenant University has warned applicants and parents against fake admission offers through DE, IJMB, JUPEB and Diploma programmes for the 2026/2027 session.

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