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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6267 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Gov Fintiri reacts as DSS rescues 2 Catholic priests kidnapped in Adamawa, arrests church member

Gov Fintiri reacts as DSS rescues 2 Catholic priests kidnapped in Adamawa, arres...

26 days ago

2027 elections: Has Atiku resigned from PDP? Media aide reacts

2027 elections: Has Atiku resigned from PDP? Media aide reacts

26 days ago

EFCC accused of raiding Aisha Achimugu's home, harassing 80-year-old mother: ' Political witch-hunt’

EFCC accused of raiding Aisha Achimugu's home, harassing 80-year-old mother: ' P...

27 days ago

Explainer: How do I get a UK student visa from Nigeria?

Explainer: How do I get a UK student visa from Nigeria?

27 days ago

Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get commendation

Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get...

29 days ago

Fintiri announces free dialysis in Adamawa, purchases CT Scans for 2 hospitals

Fintiri announces free dialysis in Adamawa, purchases CT Scans for 2 hospitals

29 days ago

Rivers: Sole administrator asked to publicly declare his assets

Rivers: Sole administrator asked to publicly declare his assets

A coalition of conscientious citizens has called on Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers state, to publicly declare his assets.

Ihedioha at 60: Peter Obi, ex-NEC chairman, others attend ex-Imo gov's birthday thanksgiving

Ihedioha at 60: Peter Obi, ex-NEC chairman, others attend ex-Imo gov's birthday thanksgiving

The 2023 LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was among the dignitaries who honoured the ex-Governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, as he marked his 60th birthday.

Uromi Killings: Edo governor’s aide Daniel Eromosele accuses PDP of destabilisation plot

Uromi Killings: Edo governor’s aide Daniel Eromosele accuses PDP of destabilisation plot

Daniel Eromosele, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo's aide, has accused the PDP of fueling violence in the state as part of an alleged plot to render it ungovernable.

Rivers crisis: Ex-HoS under fire over allegations against Fubara, "poorly executed script"

Rivers crisis: Ex-HoS under fire over allegations against Fubara, "poorly executed script"

The Rivers Mandate Group (RMG) has dismissed George Nwaeke’s allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling them a politically motivated smear campaign.

Flashback: How Baba Suwe lost the chance to get N25m compensation court asked NDLEA to pay him

Flashback: How Baba Suwe lost the chance to get N25m compensation court asked NDLEA to pay him

As Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, is finally laid to rest, Legit.ng takes a look about at the popular Nollywood actor's ordeal with the NDLEA.

Why Adamawa deserves more police institutions, Governor Fintiri tells IGP Egbetokun

Why Adamawa deserves more police institutions, Governor Fintiri tells IGP Egbetokun

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Thursday, March 27, urged IGP Kayode Egbetokun to establish police institutions in Adamawa to boost security against Boko Haram.

Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio, Imasuen, asked to resign as Natasha saga rocks Senate

Alleged sexual harassment: Akpabio, Imasuen, asked to resign as Natasha saga rocks Senate

Action Collective has asked Senate President Akpabio to resign amid Natasha's allegations, citing concerns over judicial independence and legislative credibility.

Full list of 22 African countries Trump targets for visa ban

Full list of 22 African countries Trump targets for visa ban

The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions affecting citizens from 22 African nations, with countries categorised into Red, Orange and Yellow.

US President Trump mulls travel ban on 41 countries, many African countries listed

US President Trump mulls travel ban on 41 countries, many African countries listed

President Trump is reportedly considering issuing travel ban on citizens from 41 countries. Many African countries are on the list which may still be reviewed.

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