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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.

6087 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Police confirm cows strayed into Soyinka’s compound, reveals owner

Police confirm cows strayed into Soyinka’s compound, reveals owner

Nigeria

5 years ago

From typist to SAN, professor: Prominent Nigerian lawyer shares story of his humble beginning, leaves many inspired

From typist to SAN, professor: Prominent Nigerian lawyer shares story of his humble beginning, leaves many inspired

Nigeria

5 years ago

Many Republican members move to form new anti-Trump party as ex-president faces Senate trial

Many Republican members move to form new anti-Trump party as ex-president faces Senate trial

World

5 years ago

Wole Soyinka's son reacts to report claiming herders attacked his father

Wole Soyinka's son reacts to report claiming herders attacked his father

Nigeria

5 years ago

This is the life! Nigerian ex-senator excited as he visits farm in Dubai, social media reacts (video)

This is the life! Nigerian ex-senator excited as he visits farm in Dubai, social media reacts (video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Impressive! Nigerian secondary school students build Ankara-styled mobile robot to protect doctors from COVID-19, Atiku reacts, shares video

Impressive! Nigerian secondary school students build Ankara-styled mobile robot to protect doctors from COVID-19, Atiku reacts, shares video

Nigeria

5 years ago

Imo APC crisis deepens as Okorocha faction stays away from registration exercise

Imo APC crisis deepens as Okorocha faction stays away from registration exercise

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Imo state APC faction loyal to Okorocha has stayed away from the registration exercise, saying it is waiting for a court ruling before getting involved.

Anambra 2021: Andy Uba promises APC unprecedented campaign, victory if given ticket

Anambra 2021: Andy Uba promises APC unprecedented campaign, victory if given ticket

Nigeria

5 years ago

Senator Andy Uba, an APC governorship aspirant in the forthcoming November 2021 election, has promised the party an impressive campaign if given the ticket.

Until we begin to jail thieves, corruption will continue - Amaechi

Until we begin to jail thieves, corruption will continue - Amaechi

Nigeria

5 years ago

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has reportedly said corruption persisted in Nigeria because thieves escape being jailed or severely punished.

Breaking: Senate adjourns plenary to honour dead lawmaker

Breaking: Senate adjourns plenary to honour dead lawmaker

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Senate has adjourned its plenary to honour a late lawmaker, Ossy Chinedu Prestige. The Nigerian lawmakers adjourned the sitting to Wednesday, February, 10.

Analysis: South Africa pauses AstraZeneca vaccine rollout. What does it mean for Nigeria?

Analysis: South Africa pauses AstraZeneca vaccine rollout. What does it mean for Nigeria?

Nigeria

5 years ago

South Africa has paused its AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as it offers little protection against a new variant. Legit.ng analyses what this means for Nigeria.

Nigeria digging deeper into financial crisis; citizens' conditions deteriorated, says IMF

Nigeria digging deeper into financial crisis; citizens' conditions deteriorated, says IMF

Business and Economy

5 years ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria is plunging itself deeper into a financial crisis, warning that urgent steps and measures need to be taken.

Petroleum minister gives update on oil discovered in northeast, says exploration will begin soon

Petroleum minister gives update on oil discovered in northeast, says exploration will begin soon

Nigeria

5 years ago

Timipre Sylva, minister of state for petroleum resources, has said the federal government will soon commence the exploration of crude oil in the northeast.

Yoruba elders group urge southwest governors, others to support Gani Adams, Sunday Igboho

Yoruba elders group urge southwest governors, others to support Gani Adams, Sunday Igboho

Nigeria

5 years ago

Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has called on southwest governors to support efforts of Gani Adams and Sunday Igboho to address the security issue in the region.

After Edo prince's death, another US-based Nigerian escapes from kidnappers’ den

After Edo prince's death, another US-based Nigerian escapes from kidnappers’ den

Nigeria

5 years ago

A US-based Nigerian simply identified as Chinweizu has reportedly escaped from kidnappers’ den. Chinweizu escaped after beating one of the kidnappers to a pulp.

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