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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.

5865 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

US-Nigerian health initiative screens over 600 Surulere residents for diabetes and hypertension

US-Nigerian health initiative screens over 600 Surulere residents for diabetes and hypertension

Nigeria

24 days ago

Ajiran murder case: AIG Jimoh says justice will prevail as activists visit

Ajiran murder case: AIG Jimoh says justice will prevail as activists visit

Nigeria

25 days ago

North Central group declares Tinubu's 2027 reelection a 'done deal', pledges mass mobilisation

North Central group declares Tinubu's 2027 reelection a 'done deal', pledges mass mobilisation

Nigeria

25 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu appoints former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose as REA chairman

Breaking: Tinubu appoints former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose as REA chairman

Nigeria

26 days ago

Crisis hits Niger APC as ex-commissioners and lawmakers finalise mass defection plans

Crisis hits Niger APC as ex-commissioners and lawmakers finalise mass defection plans

Politics

27 days ago

NNPC N210 trillion controversy: How Bala Wunti's Senate testimony provided clarity, analyst speaks

NNPC N210 trillion controversy: How Bala Wunti's Senate testimony provided clarity, analyst speaks

Nigeria

27 days ago

Kwara builds 200 PHCs, launches ICU and cancer centre under Gov AbdulRazaq, Says Public Commentator

Kwara builds 200 PHCs, launches ICU and cancer centre under Gov AbdulRazaq, Says Public Commentator

Nigeria

27 days ago

Public affairs commentator Abdulsalam Olesin commends Kwara's healthcare reforms, highlighting renovated centres and impactful investments driving progress.

Activist urges IGP to investigate death of Mary Habila at Minister Umahi's residence

Activist urges IGP to investigate death of Mary Habila at Minister Umahi's residence

Nigeria

28 days ago

Usman Okai Austin urges IGP Rilwan Disu to investigate nurse Mary Habila's death at Minister Umahi's home, stressing political status does not guarantee immunity.

Dankabo welcomes Sadeeq Garo back to APC, praises Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Dankabo welcomes Sadeeq Garo back to APC, praises Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Politics

28 days ago

A former House of Reps candidate, Fahad Muhammad Adamu Dankabo, has welcomed Sadeeq Garo to the APC. He also commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

From N10,000: Adamawa governor Fintiri raises minimum pension to N50,000 monthly

From N10,000: Adamawa governor Fintiri raises minimum pension to N50,000 monthly

Nigeria

28 days ago

Adamawa Governor Fintiri has approved a minimum monthly pension of N50,000 for retirees, addressing past inadequacies and outlining infrastructure plans.

Reserved seats bill will fix political imbalance against women, says GSAI

Reserved seats bill will fix political imbalance against women, says GSAI

Politics

28 days ago

Adaora Sydney-Jack warns that without the Reserved Seats for Women's Bill, Nigeria risks fewer female candidates in 2027 elections, highlighting the need for reforms

NNPC N210trn: Senate committee issues clarification as Bala Wunti debunks claim

NNPC N210trn: Senate committee issues clarification as Bala Wunti debunks claim

Nigeria

30 days ago

The senator chairing the Senate Committee reviewing the NNPC Ltd 2023 audited financial statements has pushed back firmly against public reports.

Recruitment: FCC, NRC strengthen partnership to enforce federal character

Recruitment: FCC, NRC strengthen partnership to enforce federal character

Nigeria

a month ago

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) have sealed a commitment to uphold equitable federal representation in recruitment.

Food security: Benue youths, women empowered in fish farming after completing 6-month training

Food security: Benue youths, women empowered in fish farming after completing 6-month training

Nigeria

a month ago

Shield Africa Sustainability and Development Initiative has graduated beneficiaries of the 2025/2026 cohort of the Shield Africa Farmers' Academy in Benue state.

NSCDC mining marshals arrest 671 illegal miners, secure convictions across Nigeria

NSCDC mining marshals arrest 671 illegal miners, secure convictions across Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disclosed that its Mining Marshals have arrested no fewer than 671 suspected illegal miners.

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