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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.

6088 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Breaking: Sad day as former police boss dies in Sokoto

Breaking: Sad day as former police boss dies in Sokoto

Nigeria

5 years ago

Prominent Nigerian leader receives COVID-19 vaccine (photos)

Prominent Nigerian leader receives COVID-19 vaccine (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Trump faces removal from office few days to handing over after supporters invaded US Capitol

Trump faces removal from office few days to handing over after supporters invaded US Capitol

Politics

5 years ago

Fear of high profile defection as prominent APC senator visits Wike, showers praise on Rivers state governor

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: Nigeria's former president issues strong statement amid Trump supporter's invasion of US Capitol to stop Biden's victory

Breaking: Nigeria's former president issues strong statement amid Trump supporter's invasion of US Capitol to stop Biden's victory

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: 2 prominent White House staff resign, abandon Trump, wife as US president faces removal

Just in: 2 prominent White House staff resign, abandon Trump, wife as US president faces removal

World

5 years ago

This is what you must do now - Biden sends urgent message to Trump as US president's supporters invade Capitol, vice president, lawmakers evacuated

This is what you must do now - Biden sends urgent message to Trump as US president's supporters invade Capitol, vice president, lawmakers evacuated

Politics

5 years ago

The United States' president-elect, Joe Biden, has asked President Donald Trump to defend the US Constitution by ensuring his supporters vacate the Capitol.

Unbelievable! See what Twitter, Facebook did to Trump’s accounts after US president's supporters unleashed violence on Capitol Hill

Unbelievable! See what Twitter, Facebook did to Trump’s accounts after US president's supporters unleashed violence on Capitol Hill

US

5 years ago

Social media giants Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday, January, 6, accused Republican leader Donald Trump of promoting violence through his official handles.

US Capitol goes into lockdown as pro-Trump protesters storm buildings during votes certification, vice president, lawmakers inside

US Capitol goes into lockdown as pro-Trump protesters storm buildings during votes certification, vice president, lawmakers inside

World

5 years ago

The US Capitol has been locked down with legislators inside. This is as pro-Trump protesters attempted to gain access to the building during votes certification

BREAKING: Panic in America as woman shot during invasion of US congress building by pro-Trump protesters dies

BREAKING: Panic in America as woman shot during invasion of US congress building by pro-Trump protesters dies

Politics

5 years ago

The woman who was shot inside US Capitol during riots Wednesday afternoon was pronounced dead at an area hospital, a spokesperson with the Metropolitan Police D

I will win US presidency if this person comes through for me - Trump reveals his last hope as Congress begins certification of Biden's victory

I will win US presidency if this person comes through for me - Trump reveals his last hope as Congress begins certification of Biden's victory

Politics

5 years ago

President Trump of the US has said he will win the presidential election if his deputy, Mike Pence, comes through for him by blocking the votes certification.

BuhariTrain: Nigerians patronise newly launched Lagos to Ibadan train service, share beautiful photos as they enjoy VIP treatments

BuhariTrain: Nigerians patronise newly launched Lagos to Ibadan train service, share beautiful photos as they enjoy VIP treatments

Nigeria

5 years ago

Almost a month after its launch, Lagos-Ibadan train service is gaining patronage as Nigerians share their experiences on the train with #BuhariTrain on Twitter.

Is it really about 2023 presidency? - Atiku reveals the reason he sold his shares in INTELS, see whom he accused of destroying his business

Is it really about 2023 presidency? - Atiku reveals the reason he sold his shares in INTELS, see whom he accused of destroying his business

Nigeria

5 years ago

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former vice president, has confirmed that he sold his shares in INTELS. He added that he has divested to other sectors of the economy.

Prominent northern APC chieftain supports southwest for 2023 presidency, reveals the ideal candidate that will ensure party's victory

Prominent northern APC chieftain supports southwest for 2023 presidency, reveals the ideal candidate that will ensure party's victory

Politics

5 years ago

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a prominent APC chieftain, Abubakar Girei, has recommended Yemi Osinbajo-Zulum ticket to ensure the party's victory.

After 9-month-old strike, Nigerian university cancels academic session, announces fresh resumption date

After 9-month-old strike, Nigerian university cancels academic session, announces fresh resumption date

Education

5 years ago

The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the cancellation of 2019-2020 academic sessions and approved the resumption dates for a new session.

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