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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.

6085 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Just in: Nigerian university sacks lecturers, gives reason

Just in: Nigerian university sacks lecturers, gives reason

Education

5 years ago

Updated: 4 officers, 3 others killed as armed robbers attack banks, police station in southwest state

Updated: 4 officers, 3 others killed as armed robbers attack banks, police station in southwest state

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor Uzodimma gives update Gulak's murder, reacts to Fani-Kayode's comments

Governor Uzodimma gives update Gulak's murder, reacts to Fani-Kayode's comments

Nigeria

5 years ago

Senate approves upgrade of popular polytechnic to university

Senate approves upgrade of popular polytechnic to university

Education

5 years ago

Jubilation as Buhari set to unveil 12-month job fellowship for 20,000 Nigerian graduates

Jubilation as Buhari set to unveil 12-month job fellowship for 20,000 Nigerian graduates

Nigeria

5 years ago

FACT CHECK: Did FirstBank truly suspend operations in the southeast?

FACT CHECK: Did FirstBank truly suspend operations in the southeast?

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigerian leaders have no blood in their hearts - Bishop Kukah talks tough as killings, kidnappings continue

Nigerian leaders have no blood in their hearts - Bishop Kukah talks tough as killings, kidnappings continue

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has faulted the President Buhari-led administration for its refusal to bandits as a terrorist group.

Father, 3 siblings killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

Father, 3 siblings killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

Nigeria

5 years ago

A 13-year-old surviving victim of suspected herdsmen attack in Benue, Udaga Lebechi, said her father and three younger siblings were killed by the criminals.

Tension as police uncover 6 communities in south-south state where IPOB holds secret meetings

Tension as police uncover 6 communities in south-south state where IPOB holds secret meetings

Nigeria

5 years ago

The DIG in charge of Operation Restore Peace in south-south, Moses Jitoboh, said on Wednesday that policemen were on the trail of IPOB members gathering in Edo.

Amotekun raises alarm, says foreign herdsmen have invaded southwest forests, likely to launch attacks

Amotekun raises alarm, says foreign herdsmen have invaded southwest forests, likely to launch attacks

Nigeria

5 years ago

The chairman of Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun, General Kunle Togun (rtd), has alleged foreign Fulani herdsmen have invaded Southwest forests.

After meeting INEC chairman, President Buhari speaks on alleged 3rd term plans

After meeting INEC chairman, President Buhari speaks on alleged 3rd term plans

Politics

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday suggested his administration has no third term agenda and will do its best to ensure elections hold across the country.

Breaking: Boko Haram insurgents killed as military destroys 6 gun trucks in Borno

Breaking: Boko Haram insurgents killed as military destroys 6 gun trucks in Borno

Nigeria

5 years ago

Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Wednesday afternoon, June 2, were reportedly killed by troops of the Nigerian military in Damboa town, Borno state.

BREAKING: Onion producers suspend supply to southeast, give important reason

BREAKING: Onion producers suspend supply to southeast, give important reason

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Onion Producers and Marketers Association (OPMAN) has announced its decision to suspend onion supply to the southeast geopolitical zone over insecurity.

Democracy day: Nigerian students association says nothing to celebrate on June 12, reveals its plans

Democracy day: Nigerian students association says nothing to celebrate on June 12, reveals its plans

Nigeria

5 years ago

The president of National Association of Nigerian Students, Sunday Asefon, has lamented the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and the ripple effects on students.

Updated: Confusion as NECO registrar Godswill Obioma dies

Updated: Confusion as NECO registrar Godswill Obioma dies

Nigeria

5 years ago

Emerging reports indicate Prof Godswill Obioma, the registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), has died. He reportedly died in Minna, Niger state.

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