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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.

5974 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

Nigeria

a year ago

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

Nigeria

a year ago

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

Nigeria

a year ago

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

Nigeria

a year ago

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

Nigeria

a year ago

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

Nigeria

a year ago

Yoruba or Benin? Oldest history books disclose who founded Lagos

Yoruba or Benin? Oldest history books disclose who founded Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

History books cited by foremost newspaper columnist, Lasisi Olagunju, indicate that Yoruba, not Benin, founded Lagos, contrary to Oba Ewuare II's claim.

N5m Prize for gold winner: Gov Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup kicks off August 3 in Warri

N5m Prize for gold winner: Gov Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup kicks off August 3 in Warri

Nigeria

a year ago

The maiden Gov Oborevwori U-17 Unity Cup kicks off on Sunday, August 3, in Warri with eight LGAs competing for cash prizes and individual football awards.

Call for creation of Aba state: Governor Otti cautioned against media bullying

Call for creation of Aba state: Governor Otti cautioned against media bullying

Politics

a year ago

A political analyst, Dr. Ujo Justice, has cautioned Governor Otti over alleged media attacks on Paul Ikonne and defended the call for Aba state creation.

New APC chairman Yilwatda gets important message from ruling party's France chapter

New APC chairman Yilwatda gets important message from ruling party's France chapter

Politics

a year ago

The APC chapter in France has congratulated new national chairman, Prof. Yilwatda, pledging support for unity, party growth, and Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Benue Gov. Alia reacts as Nentawe emerges as APC national chairman

Benue Gov. Alia reacts as Nentawe emerges as APC national chairman

Politics

a year ago

Benue governor Hyacinth Alia has congratulated Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on becoming the new APC national chairman, describing him as a visionary leader.

APC chairmanship: Why Al-Makura, Gemade lack capacity to succeed Ganduje, research group speaks

APC chairmanship: Why Al-Makura, Gemade lack capacity to succeed Ganduje, research group speaks

Politics

a year ago

A leading APC think tank, PRI, has rejected Tanko Al-Makura and Barnabas Gemade’s bid to lead the party, urging Tinubu to appoint a reform-minded chairman.

Olubunu of Bunu: Nigerian monarch marks 100th birthday as Kogi govt makes key promises

Olubunu of Bunu: Nigerian monarch marks 100th birthday as Kogi govt makes key promises

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kogi state government has vowed to fix key roads and improve security in Bunu district during Olubunu of Bunu’s 100th birthday celebration during the weekend.

Ebonyi governor gets 48-hour ultimatum to sack SSG over alleged corruption

Ebonyi governor gets 48-hour ultimatum to sack SSG over alleged corruption

Nigeria

a year ago

A group has urged Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru to sack SSG Umezuruike after a court ordered the interim forfeiture of N1 billion allegedly diverted from public funds.

"Pregnant women told to bring fuel and water to hospitals": Group tackles PDP governor

"Pregnant women told to bring fuel and water to hospitals": Group tackles PDP governor

Nigeria

a year ago

A Zamfara youth group has blasted Governor Dauda Lawal over insecurity, poor healthcare, and collapsing education, warning of civic action ahead of 2027.

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