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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

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UNILAG convocation: Bodex Hungbo bags 2nd degree, "Education is key to credible influence"

UNILAG convocation: Bodex Hungbo bags 2nd degree, "Education is key to credible influence"

Education

8 months ago

APC takes crucial step as party welcomes Kano governor

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APC takes crucial step as party welcomes Kano governor

Politics

8 months ago

Tax laws: Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to minority caucus report on alleged alterations

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Tax laws: Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to minority caucus report on alleged alterations

Nigeria

8 months ago

Education systems risk losing relevance if young people are excluded, says Aderonke

Education systems risk losing relevance if young people are excluded, says Aderonke

Education

8 months ago

Nigerian university students win CGMA Business Challenge 2025, get prizes worth N20m

Nigerian university students win CGMA Business Challenge 2025, get prizes worth N20m

Education

8 months ago

2027 elections: Tinubu, finance, works ministers asked to prioritise payment of local contractors

2027 elections: Tinubu, finance, works ministers asked to prioritise payment of local contractors

Politics

8 months ago

List: 6 Nigerian governors nominated for Niger Delta Peace Awards as voting process unveiled

List: 6 Nigerian governors nominated for Niger Delta Peace Awards as voting process unveiled

Nigeria

8 months ago

Six Niger Delta governors are nominated for the 2025 Peace and Meritorious Awards, with public voting deciding Governor of the Year in Infrastructure & Development.

2027: Abejide's re-election gets boost as media aide mobilises support

2027: Abejide's re-election gets boost as media aide mobilises support

Politics

8 months ago

Bashiru Abdul Mohammed advocates for Elder Leke Abejide's re-election in 2027, citing his contributions to customs reform and significant constituency developments.

Fela Durotoye speaks on solution to Nigeria’s challenges: "Mindset transformation"

Fela Durotoye speaks on solution to Nigeria’s challenges: "Mindset transformation"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Fela Durotoye highlights personal responsibility as essential for Nigeria’s transformation, urging leadership and inspiration rooted in integrity and imagination.

APC group discloses alleged reason Rivers Assembly wants to impeach Fubara

APC group discloses alleged reason Rivers Assembly wants to impeach Fubara

Politics

8 months ago

The APC South-South group claims Rivers lawmakers seek to impeach Governor Fubara over budget disputes, urging a halt to proceedings to protect democracy and trust.

Rivers crisis: Fubara asked to resign immediately for allegedly disrespecting Tinubu

Rivers crisis: Fubara asked to resign immediately for allegedly disrespecting Tinubu

Politics

8 months ago

As political tensions escalate in Rivers state, Governor Siminalayi Fubara faces impeachment threats, with the NVATD urging his resignation amid serious allegations.

New development emerges as Tinubu told to sack FCT minister Wike

New development emerges as Tinubu told to sack FCT minister Wike

Politics

9 months ago

The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum urges President Bola Tinubu to sack FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over his remarks about the APC's Governor Siminallayi Fubara.

Ben Kalu: Abia govt accused of allocating N100bn to demarket deputy speaker ahead of 2027 Elections

Ben Kalu: Abia govt accused of allocating N100bn to demarket deputy speaker ahead of 2027 Elections

Politics

9 months ago

The Igbo Mandate Movement accuses Abia government of a N1 billion campaign to undermine Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, questioning its motives and impact on progress.

Nobody can stop Saraki from rejoining APC, says party chieftain

Nobody can stop Saraki from rejoining APC, says party chieftain

Politics

9 months ago

Ambassador Abodunrin supports Saraki's potential return to the APC amidst PDP leaders' denials, just as he praised government efforts in security.

Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese reacts as Tinubu approves $1.42bn debt write-off for NNPC

Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese reacts as Tinubu approves $1.42bn debt write-off for NNPC

Nigeria

9 months ago

Philip Agbese praises President Tinubu's approval of $1.42bn debt cancellation for NNPCL, highlighting Engr. Ojulari's transparent leadership and achievements.

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