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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

IBB narrates civil war experience, reveals the southeast city where the fiercest battle took place

IBB narrates civil war experience, reveals the southeast city where the fiercest battle took place

Nigeria

4 years ago

Corruption allegations: List of 4 former governors recently grilled by EFCC

Corruption allegations: List of 4 former governors recently grilled by EFCC

Nigeria

4 years ago

List of charges to be paid by vehicle owners as FG approves reintroduction of toll gates

List of charges to be paid by vehicle owners as FG approves reintroduction of toll gates

Nigeria

4 years ago

BREAKING: Abductors of Zamfara college students, staff contact provost, make huge demand

BREAKING: Abductors of Zamfara college students, staff contact provost, make huge demand

Nigeria

4 years ago

Ibrahim Mantu: Obasanjo expresses shock over death of former deputy Senate president

Ibrahim Mantu: Obasanjo expresses shock over death of former deputy Senate president

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Zulum takes important step to address surrendering Boko Haram terrorists

Governor Zulum takes important step to address surrendering Boko Haram terrorists

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Matawalle speaks on fresh abduction of Zamfara college students, gives update on rescue efforts

Governor Matawalle speaks on fresh abduction of Zamfara college students, gives update on rescue efforts

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has promised to secure the release of the college students kidnapped by armed bandits on Sunday night, August 15.

Photos emerge as 25 travellers killed in Jos buried in mass grave, victims identified

Photos emerge as 25 travellers killed in Jos buried in mass grave, victims identified

Nigeria

4 years ago

Twenty-five travellers killed by hoodlums in Jos North local government area of Plateau state have been reportedly buried in a mass grave at Dadinkowa cemetery.

IBB at 80: Throwback to when Babangida asked Jonathan to sit on Yar’Adua’s chair, Otedola shares story

IBB at 80: Throwback to when Babangida asked Jonathan to sit on Yar’Adua’s chair, Otedola shares story

Nigeria

4 years ago

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has joined Nigerians in felicitating with former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, as he marks 80th birthday.

2023: Tinubu will be a good president - Jonathan's former aide says, gives reason

2023: Tinubu will be a good president - Jonathan's former aide says, gives reason

Politics

4 years ago

Dr Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the ruling APC, will be a good president.

2023: I'm the One IBB Has in Mind as Nigeria's Next President, Jonathan's Former Aide Declares

2023: I'm the One IBB Has in Mind as Nigeria's Next President, Jonathan's Former Aide Declares

Politics

4 years ago

Doyin Okupe has said he is the one ex-military president, Ibrahim Babangida, had in mind during his recent interview where he talked about the 2023 presidency.

What I will do regarding ongoing surrender of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno - Governor Zulum breaks silence

What I will do regarding ongoing surrender of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno - Governor Zulum breaks silence

Nigeria

4 years ago

Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno state, on Saturday, August 14, revealed what his plans are regarding the ongoing surrender of some Boko Haram terrorists.

Breaking: Buhari finally signs Petroleum Industry Bill into law, photos show president's special signature

Breaking: Buhari finally signs Petroleum Industry Bill into law, photos show president's special signature

Nigeria

4 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, August 16, signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law. This was revealed in a statement signed by Femi Adesina.

Jos killings: Kogi governor Yahaya Bello talks tough, reveals what must be done to perpetrators

Jos killings: Kogi governor Yahaya Bello talks tough, reveals what must be done to perpetrators

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Yahaya Bello has expressed concerns over the fresh outbreak of violence in which several travellers were killed in Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau state.

Presidency reveals first thing Buhari will do after returning to Nigeria

Presidency reveals first thing Buhari will do after returning to Nigeria

Nigeria

4 years ago

Presidential spokesman Adesina says President Buhari will first focus on receiving briefings from his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, following his arrival from the UK.

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