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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

Akpabio urged to back Sani Musa to succeed Ganduje as APC national chairman

Akpabio urged to back Sani Musa to succeed Ganduje as APC national chairman

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid gets boost in Anambra as SERHA launches chapter

Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid gets boost in Anambra as SERHA launches chapter

Politics

a year ago

FG asked to intervene as Rep member Agbese makes key allegations against new UBEC Executive Secretary

FG asked to intervene as Rep member Agbese makes key allegations against new UBEC Executive Secretary

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

Live

Buhari burial live updates: Video of ex-President's final resting place trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Yemisi Wole-Akinleye: Canadian lawmaker honours Nigerian pastor for gospel and humanitarian impact

Yemisi Wole-Akinleye: Canadian lawmaker honours Nigerian pastor for gospel and humanitarian impact

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 elections: Kaduna coalition stakeholders make key demand from ADC national leadership

2027 elections: Kaduna coalition stakeholders make key demand from ADC national leadership

Politics

a year ago

Zamfara: Matawalle slams Gov Dauda Lawal’s midterm performance, alleges mismanagement and propaganda

Zamfara: Matawalle slams Gov Dauda Lawal’s midterm performance, alleges mismanagement and propaganda

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Zamfara governor Matawalle has accused his successor, Dauda Lawal, of false claims, failed governance, and worsening insecurity in a damning midterm assessment.

Live updates: Lagos LGA elections: Sanwo-Olu, wife, Tinubu's daughter cast their votes

Live

Live updates: Lagos LGA elections: Sanwo-Olu, wife, Tinubu's daughter cast their votes

Politics

a year ago

Get live updates on the Lagos local government election 2025. Over 7 million registered voters across the state will be called upon to cast their ballots.

ADC Coalition: Ex-PDP Senatorial aspirant reacts to David Mark's emergence as interim chairman

ADC Coalition: Ex-PDP Senatorial aspirant reacts to David Mark's emergence as interim chairman

Politics

a year ago

Bright Igodo Ogaji has hailed Senator David Mark’s appointment as ADC interim national chairman, describing the party’s launch in Benue as a new political dawn.

Russian terror: Ukraine envoy urges Africa to act as Putin launches mass missile, drone strikes

Russian terror: Ukraine envoy urges Africa to act as Putin launches mass missile, drone strikes

Europe

a year ago

Ukraine’s envoy to Nigeria, Kholostenko, has warned of Russia’s deliberate attacks on civilians and global food security, urging African and world leaders to act.

Education minister Alausa hailed as FG partners with Amazon to train Nigerian educators, students

Education minister Alausa hailed as FG partners with Amazon to train Nigerian educators, students

Education

a year ago

The minister of education, Tunji Alausa, has partnered with Amazon to offer free digital skills certification to students and lecturers. Learn how to apply today.

2027 elections: Security agencies asked to arrest ex-transport minister Amaechi, group gives reason

2027 elections: Security agencies asked to arrest ex-transport minister Amaechi, group gives reason

Politics

a year ago

The Coalition for the Defence of Nigeria’s Democracy has called for Rotimi Amaechi's arrest over 'inciting' remarks on revolution, likening him to Nnamdi Kanu.

NADCEL 2025: Olowu explains why Army chief Olufemi Oluyede deserves commendation

NADCEL 2025: Olowu explains why Army chief Olufemi Oluyede deserves commendation

Nigeria

a year ago

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, has commended COAS Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede for reportedly revitalising the Nigerian Army.

Easy steps to link your NIN to MTN, Glo, and Airtel SIM cards

Easy steps to link your NIN to MTN, Glo, and Airtel SIM cards

Nigeria

a year ago

Legit.ng explains in this piece how you can link your NIN with your SIM cards, according to the major phone networks such as MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile.

Full list: Benue governor Alia makes fresh appointments

Full list: Benue governor Alia makes fresh appointments

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed new officials across Benue parastatals, urging them to deliver on his vision for efficient, accountable governance.

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