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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6294 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Ebrahim Raisi: Emotional video shows Iran president's remains being moved from accident scene

Ebrahim Raisi: Emotional video shows Iran president's remains being moved from a...

Asia

a year ago

Ebrahim Raisi: What happens in Iran when president dies in office

Ebrahim Raisi: What happens in Iran when president dies in office

Asia

a year ago

Ebrahim Raisi: Details, features of US-made helicopter that crashed, killing Iran president

Ebrahim Raisi: Details, features of US-made helicopter that crashed, killing Ira...

Asia

a year ago

Wike vs Fubara: Councilors' Forum raises alarm over plot by LGA chairmen to destabilise Rivers

Wike vs Fubara: Councilors' Forum raises alarm over plot by LGA chairmen to dest...

Politics

a year ago

"Increased revenue": Nigerian Navy hailed for cracking down on oil thieves

"Increased revenue": Nigerian Navy hailed for cracking down on oil thieves

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Tinubu makes over 500 appointments, full list, details emerge

Just In: Tinubu makes over 500 appointments, full list, details emerge

Education

a year ago

Rivers crisis: Sources explain why Wike's allies resigned from Fubara's cabinet

Rivers crisis: Sources explain why Wike's allies resigned from Fubara's cabinet

Politics

a year ago

Sources familiar with the political crisis in Rivers state have revealed why the FCT minister Wike's allies resigned from Governor Fubara's cabinet.

"My job is to make them angry": Fear of deeper crisis in Rivers as Wike explains his strategy

"My job is to make them angry": Fear of deeper crisis in Rivers as Wike explains his strategy

Politics

a year ago

The immediate past governor of Rivers state and current FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed how he will deal with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Photo shows "white ram intended for sacrifice" for crowning of Prince Charles as King of England?

Photo shows "white ram intended for sacrifice" for crowning of Prince Charles as King of England?

Europe

a year ago

The claim that Lance Corporal Shenkin IV, regimental mascot goat of Royal Welsh regiment at King Charles III's proclamation, was meant for sacrifice is false.

Rivers crisis: Ex-PDP chairman Secondus blasts Wike, speaks on why Fubara got into trouble

Rivers crisis: Ex-PDP chairman Secondus blasts Wike, speaks on why Fubara got into trouble

Politics

a year ago

Former PDP national chairman Prince Uche Secondus has criticised the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, over his rift with Governor Siminalayi Fubura of Rivers state.

29 generals retire from Nigerian Army, send message to colleagues in active service

29 generals retire from Nigerian Army, send message to colleagues in active service

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Army has pulled out 29 generals of the Infantry Corps (19 major generals and 10 brigadiers general) who retired from active military service.

Binance saga: House of Reps member accused of demanding $140m bribe speaks

Binance saga: House of Reps member accused of demanding $140m bribe speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Dominic Okafor, the Nigerian lawmaker accused of demanding a bribe of $140 million from top executives of cryptocurrency giants Binance, has threatened legal action.

Ex-Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida loses son after brother's death: "Wife in critical condition"

Ex-Super Eagles star Tijani Babangida loses son after brother's death: "Wife in critical condition"

Football

a year ago

Former Super Eagles star Tijjani Babangida has reportedly lost his almost one-year-old son, Fadil, due to the injuries he sustained in a recent road accident.

"It's all about 2027": APC group tackles lawmaker over protest against Matawalle at EFCC office

"It's all about 2027": APC group tackles lawmaker over protest against Matawalle at EFCC office

Politics

a year ago

The APC Concerned Youth Movement has accused Honourable Aminu Jaji of involvement in the protest against former Zamfara governor, Bello Matawalle.

Ribadu's NSA Office to collect cybersecurity levy? Group reacts to Peter Obi's claim

Ribadu's NSA Office to collect cybersecurity levy? Group reacts to Peter Obi's claim

Nigeria

a year ago

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has refuted Peter Obi's claim that the NSA Office will collect the cybersecurity levy

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