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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.

5786 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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2027 elections: Scholars, civic leaders to examine citizens’ role at virtual conference

2027 elections: Scholars, civic leaders to examine citizens’ role at virtual conference

Politics

30 days ago

Timi Frank raises concerns over Ayeni’s bail conditions

Timi Frank raises concerns over Ayeni’s bail conditions

Nigeria

30 days ago

Rivers APC gov ticket: Centre defends Chinda’s eligibility amid court case

Rivers APC gov ticket: Centre defends Chinda’s eligibility amid court case

Politics

30 days ago

Nigerian soldiers kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims in one month, group reacts

Nigerian soldiers kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims in one month, group reacts

Nigeria

30 days ago

Senegal political crisis: Timi Frank backs Sonko, criticises President Faye

Senegal political crisis: Timi Frank backs Sonko, criticises President Faye

Africa

a month ago

Tinubu, Umo Eno hailed as APC conducts peaceful primaries in Akwa Ibom

Tinubu, Umo Eno hailed as APC conducts peaceful primaries in Akwa Ibom

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: Lagos LGA chairman reacts as Tinubu clinches APC presidential ticket

2027 elections: Lagos LGA chairman reacts as Tinubu clinches APC presidential ticket

Politics

a month ago

Ikorodu's Chairman, Ladega, congratulates President Tinubu on his APC 2027 nomination, endorsing leadership reforms under the Renewed Hope agenda.

Skills gap debate fuels support for education minister’s TVET Reforms

Skills gap debate fuels support for education minister’s TVET Reforms

Education

a month ago

Nigeria’s TVET reforms, led by minister Alausa, address skills shortages, enhancing employability through practical training, amidst rising unemployment concerns.

Police seize ‘illicit drugs’ worth ₦7.8bn in Lagos, arrest suspect using POS paper business as cover

Police seize ‘illicit drugs’ worth ₦7.8bn in Lagos, arrest suspect using POS paper business as cover

Nigeria

a month ago

Zone 2 police recover 425 bags of suspected Canadian Loud in Lagos. Suspect Eke Henry Ifeanyi linked drug distribution to a wider network, including bribery attempts

Live Updates: Results of APC presidential primary between Tinubu and Osifor emerge, videos trend

Live

Live Updates: Results of APC presidential primary between Tinubu and Osifor emerge, videos trend

Politics

a month ago

The ruling APC has commenced its presidential primary election, a battleground for President Bola Tinubu and his major opponent, Osifo Stanley, ahead of 2027.

Ezekwesili, Salihu call for inclusive policies to tackle inequality in Nigeria

Ezekwesili, Salihu call for inclusive policies to tackle inequality in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Ezekwesili and Amina Salihu urge Nigerian authorities to adopt inclusive policies, highlighting gender equity and grassroots development for sustainable growth.

ADC youth leaders in Enugu back Amaechi, reject Atiku ahead of presidential primary

ADC youth leaders in Enugu back Amaechi, reject Atiku ahead of presidential primary

Politics

a month ago

ADC Youth leaders in Enugu endorse Rotimi Amaechi for the 2027 presidential ticket, rejecting Atiku's claims and demanding transparency for the upcoming primary.

AIG Jimoh speaks on how constructive criticism strengthens police

AIG Jimoh speaks on how constructive criticism strengthens police

Nigeria

a month ago

AIG Moshood Jimoh says constructive criticism strengthens institutions as the NUJ honours him with the Crime Fighter of the Year award for security operations.

Benue Labour Party aspirant distances self from APC governorship primaries

Benue Labour Party aspirant distances self from APC governorship primaries

Politics

a month ago

Benue Labour Party governorship aspirant and philanthropist Dr Mathias Byuan, on Thursday, May 21, denied involvement in the APC governorship primaries.

Lagos 2027: APM candidate Laja Adeoye urges INEC to remain neutral, professional

Lagos 2027: APM candidate Laja Adeoye urges INEC to remain neutral, professional

Politics

a month ago

APM governorship candidate Laja Adeoye has called on INEC to remain neutral ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election, insisting that votes must count.

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