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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.

5973 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Banditry remark: Fresh twist as Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal reportedly under pressure to resign

Banditry remark: Fresh twist as Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal reportedly under pressure to resign

Nigeria

a year ago

Money is not the strongest currency in marketplace, Nigerian pastor says, explains

Money is not the strongest currency in marketplace, Nigerian pastor says, explains

Nigeria

a year ago

Coalition reacts as Rivers' sole administrator implements Reps directives on civil servants

Coalition reacts as Rivers' sole administrator implements Reps directives on civil servants

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Idoma community vows to vote out non-performing leaders, tells them what to prioritise

2027 election: Idoma community vows to vote out non-performing leaders, tells them what to prioritise

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Army Properties MD reacts to EFCC's N246 million forfeiture claim

Ex-Army Properties MD reacts to EFCC's N246 million forfeiture claim

Nigeria

a year ago

Benue: Onanuga calls for stronger collaboration as Alia's media aide reels out governor's achievements

Benue: Onanuga calls for stronger collaboration as Alia's media aide reels out governor's achievements

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria among few nations where most children start school in a foreign language, says NMEC boss

Nigeria among few nations where most children start school in a foreign language, says NMEC boss

Education

a year ago

NMEC boss Dr John Edeh has urged Nigeria to embrace mother-tongue education, warning that reliance on foreign languages hinders literacy and cultural identity.

Bye-Elections: APC group speaks on Barau's role as party records landslide victory in Kano

Bye-Elections: APC group speaks on Barau's role as party records landslide victory in Kano

Politics

a year ago

APC Vanguard has hailed Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin for leading party to victory in Kano Ghari/Tsanyawa bye-election, where APC’s Garba Ya’u Gwarmai won.

"Economic stability not the destination": NESG says, plans 31st summit to discuss next stage

"Economic stability not the destination": NESG says, plans 31st summit to discuss next stage

Nigeria

a year ago

Ahead of NES#31 in October, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) said Nigeria must go beyond subsidy and FX reforms, saying stability is not the destination.

By-elections: Pro-Tinubu group asks president to sack defence minister, others, gives reason

By-elections: Pro-Tinubu group asks president to sack defence minister, others, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

A pro-Tinubu group has urged President Tinubu to sack underperforming ministers after APC’s bye-election setback, citing weak grassroots influence.

Lagos govt warns lagoon under threat, plans first waterfront summit, "the signs are clear"

Lagos govt warns lagoon under threat, plans first waterfront summit, "the signs are clear"

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos state has announced the first-ever Lagos Waterfront Summit set for September 11, 2025, as authorities warn that the lagoon is under pressure.

Setback for Peter Obi as INEC announces winners of Anambra by-elections

Setback for Peter Obi as INEC announces winners of Anambra by-elections

Politics

a year ago

INEC has declared the APGA candidates as winners of the by-elections for the Anambra South Senatorial District and the Onitsha North Constituency.

Jigawa by-election: Tinubu's minister rubbishes claim of losing polling unit as APC defeats PDP

Jigawa by-election: Tinubu's minister rubbishes claim of losing polling unit as APC defeats PDP

Politics

a year ago

The defence minister, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, said he did not lose his polling unit to PDP during the Garki/Babura federal constituency by-election in Jigawa state

Babangida at 84: Why history will be kind to ex-military president, Nigerian monarch Olowu speaks

Babangida at 84: Why history will be kind to ex-military president, Nigerian monarch Olowu speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

The Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Hammed Oyelude Makama, has congratulated Nigeria's former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, on his 84th birthday.

Breaking: NNPP defeats APC in keenly contested Kano by-election

Breaking: NNPP defeats APC in keenly contested Kano by-election

Politics

a year ago

The NNPP has won the Bagwai/Shanono State Assembly by-election in Kano state, defeating the APC candidate, Ahmad Muhammad Kadamu, who polled 5,347 votes.

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