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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.

5865 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

Education

a year ago

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Nigeria

a year ago

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education

a year ago

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Nigeria

a year ago

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Politics

a year ago

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Politics

a year ago

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

Politics

a year ago

Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila’s praise for Osun Governor Adeleke ignites controversy as APC rejects the commendation, as political analysts call focus on governance.

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to defend against FG’s defamation charges over comments about Akpabio; lawyers confirm readiness for court battle.

Southeast unity: Ex-Abia gov aspirant Mayor Igbokwe, deputy speaker Kalu meet in Abuja

Southeast unity: Ex-Abia gov aspirant Mayor Igbokwe, deputy speaker Kalu meet in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Mayor Lucky Igbokwe visits Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Abuja, and hails Southeast Development Commission, as both leaders discuss regional development.

Mele Kyari: Young Nigerians urge UAE to deport former NNPC chief over corruption allegations

Mele Kyari: Young Nigerians urge UAE to deport former NNPC chief over corruption allegations

Nigeria

a year ago

Young Nigerians protest at UAE Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, demand Mele Kyari’s deportation over NNPC corruption probe and alleged sabotage of economy.

Abia: Orji explains why Tinubu should shun Gov Alex Otti's invitation

Abia: Orji explains why Tinubu should shun Gov Alex Otti's invitation

Nigeria

a year ago

Prof. Moses Orji has urged President Tinubu to shun a planned visit to Abia state, criticising Governor Otti for inviting him to commission a single project.

APC chairmanship aspirant Osolana slams outgoing Agege LG boss over UK residency claims

APC chairmanship aspirant Osolana slams outgoing Agege LG boss over UK residency claims

Politics

a year ago

APC chairmanship aspirant Sola Osolana blasts outgoing Agege LG boss Ganiyu Egunjobi over claims he's a non-resident, citing local investments and community impact.

Obi of Onitsha at 84: Labour Party DMI hails Igwe Achebe on birthday

Obi of Onitsha at 84: Labour Party DMI hails Igwe Achebe on birthday

Nigeria

a year ago

Labour Party DMI honours Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, on his 84th birthday, praising his legacy of leadership, cultural revival, and national unity.

China announces plan to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria

China announces plan to establish electric vehicle factories in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans to build electric vehicle factories and deepen cooperation in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.

2027 elections: Tinubu, Ganduje hailed over planned APC summit, Buhari, others to attend

2027 elections: Tinubu, Ganduje hailed over planned APC summit, Buhari, others to attend

Politics

a year ago

APC’s first National Summit is set for May 22. Pro-APC forum hails Tinubu and Ganduje, calling the event a timely opportunity to showcase achievements.

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