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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.

5829 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Nigeria’s food system is weak, vulnerable to shock - FG admits, unveils plan to stop sugar importation

Nigeria’s food system is weak, vulnerable to shock - FG admits, unveils plan to stop sugar importation

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Former minister accused of smuggling stolen Jaguar car to US, he reacts

Former minister accused of smuggling stolen Jaguar car to US, he reacts

Nigeria

4 years ago

This is funny: Senate president Lawan reacts to allegation of receiving $10m bribe to manipulate new petroleum law

This is funny: Senate president Lawan reacts to allegation of receiving $10m bribe to manipulate new petroleum law

Nigeria

4 years ago

Presidency 2023: Prominent PDP governor lists qualities Buhari’s successor should have

Presidency 2023: Prominent PDP governor lists qualities Buhari’s successor should have

Politics

4 years ago

2023: Political intrigues as former PDP governors, others lobby to produce Secondus’ successor

2023: Political intrigues as former PDP governors, others lobby to produce Secondus’ successor

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: Police officer, 2 others killed as suspected cultists strike in Lagos

BREAKING: Police officer, 2 others killed as suspected cultists strike in Lagos

Nigeria

4 years ago

Grazing route review: New twist as Governor Ortom threatens to sue President Buhari

Grazing route review: New twist as Governor Ortom threatens to sue President Buhari

Nigeria

4 years ago

The governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari to court if he decides to implement the Grazing Reserve Policy.

Halal industry: Nigeria eyes $150bn foreign investment from Middle East on Islamically alllowed products

Halal industry: Nigeria eyes $150bn foreign investment from Middle East on Islamically alllowed products

Business and Economy

4 years ago

By leveraging its International Halal Expo, the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed optimism about attracting $150bn investment to Nigeria.

I'm shocked, disappointed - Governor Ortom reacts as Buhari moves to reintroduce grazing reserves in 25 states

I'm shocked, disappointed - Governor Ortom reacts as Buhari moves to reintroduce grazing reserves in 25 states

Nigeria

4 years ago

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over his move to reintroduce grazing reserves in 25 states across the country.

No escape route: Drama as NDLEA operatives storm church to arrest wanted drug dealer

No escape route: Drama as NDLEA operatives storm church to arrest wanted drug dealer

Nigeria

4 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected major drug dealer, Stephen Afam Ikeanyionwu, in a church somewhere in Ojodu, Lagos.

Why 84-year-old Obasanjo bowed before 37-year-old Olu of Warri kingdom - Former president's aide reveals

Why 84-year-old Obasanjo bowed before 37-year-old Olu of Warri kingdom - Former president's aide reveals

Nigeria

4 years ago

Kehinde Akinyemi, media aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained why his principal knelt before the Olu of Warri kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III.

BREAKING: Former Oyo governor speaks after meeting Bankole in Abeokuta

BREAKING: Former Oyo governor speaks after meeting Bankole in Abeokuta

Nigeria

4 years ago

Former governor of Oyo state, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with the father of former speaker, House of Reps, Chief Alani Bankole.

NANS asks Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists, reveals what it told Sheikh Gumi

NANS asks Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists, reveals what it told Sheikh Gumi

Education

4 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits kidnapping students in the north as terrorists.

BREAKING: EFCC seals off prominent former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s property in Kano

BREAKING: EFCC seals off prominent former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s property in Kano

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off a property belonging to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a two-term former governor of Kano state.

Video shows Buhari, Atiku "exchanging banters" at president's son's wedding, Nigerians react

Video shows Buhari, Atiku "exchanging banters" at president's son's wedding, Nigerians react

Nigeria

4 years ago

Former Vice President Atiku attended the wedding ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf, on Friday, August 20, at Bichi Emirate in Kano state.

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