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, 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 +2348054399455.

6183 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

US

a year ago

Plateau school collapse: Saint Academy gets N250,000 donation

Plateau school collapse: Saint Academy gets N250,000 donation

Nigeria

a year ago

Natasha: Akpabio is gender-sensitive, political analyst defends Senate president

Natasha: Akpabio is gender-sensitive, political analyst defends Senate president

Politics

a year ago

LG autonomy: Governor Radda highlights potential challenges, speaks on next step

LG autonomy: Governor Radda highlights potential challenges, speaks on next step

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Details emerge as House of Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery in Lagos

Just in: Details emerge as House of Reps leaders visit Dangote Refinery in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo 2024: APC lawyers accused of spreading fake news, NBA asked to intervene

Edo 2024: APC lawyers accused of spreading fake news, NBA asked to intervene

Politics

a year ago

The Movement for Esan Governor Agenda (MEGA) has urged the NBA to take disciplinary action against APC's legal counsel for allegedly speaking fake news.

Benue governor Alia accused of subverting LG as Tinubu urged to intervene

Benue governor Alia accused of subverting LG as Tinubu urged to intervene

Nigeria

a year ago

The CRPP in Benue state has urged President Tinubu to take immediate action against Governor Hyacinth Alia for allegedly subverting local governments in the state.

Ganduje’s absentia arraignment: Group faults EFCC, asks Tinubu to intervene

Ganduje’s absentia arraignment: Group faults EFCC, asks Tinubu to intervene

Nigeria

a year ago

A coalition of civil society organizations has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of selectively persecuting individuals.

"NASS working with Tinubu": Reps deputy spokesman speaks on Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

"NASS working with Tinubu": Reps deputy spokesman speaks on Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

Politics

a year ago

Hon. Philip Agbese, deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has revealed his position on Senator Ali Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip.

Group says TETFUND boss appointed by Buhari is incompetent, asks Tinubu-led FG to intervene

Group says TETFUND boss appointed by Buhari is incompetent, asks Tinubu-led FG to intervene

Education

a year ago

A rights group, EUYI, has threatened to sue the federal government over an alleged breach in the appointment of Sunday Echono as TETFUND's executive secretary.

Kaduna APC chieftain reacts as "sponsored thugs" flog Kano politician for criticising Gov Uba Sani

Kaduna APC chieftain reacts as "sponsored thugs" flog Kano politician for criticising Gov Uba Sani

Politics

a year ago

Yusuf Ali, an APC chieftain in Kaduna state, has condemned the brutal attack on political activist Danbilki Kommanda allegedly by sponsored thugs.

EFCC cautioned against defaming Yahaya Bello as coalition sends message to Tinubu

EFCC cautioned against defaming Yahaya Bello as coalition sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

A coalition of 87 civil society organisations has accused the EFCC of making unfounded and defamatory claims against former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello.

Kano emirate: Group blasts Gov Yusuf as court stops Bayero, 4 others from parading selves as emirs

Kano emirate: Group blasts Gov Yusuf as court stops Bayero, 4 others from parading selves as emirs

Nigeria

a year ago

A group has berated Governor Abba Yusuf following the court ruling which restrained Aminu Ado-Bayero and four other deposed Emirs from parading themselves as Emirs.

"Bad omen": Group speaks on alleged cause of fire incident at Kano Emir Sanusi's palace

"Bad omen": Group speaks on alleged cause of fire incident at Kano Emir Sanusi's palace

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kano Youth Coalition (KYC) has claimed the fire incident at the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II shows that God is not happy with his reinstatement.

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