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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

Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, makes 6 key demands

Yelewata massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, makes 6 key demands

Nigeria

a year ago

Alleged N151m Extortion: IGP Asked To Ensure Justice Is Served In Police Orderly Room Trial

Alleged N151m Extortion: IGP Asked To Ensure Justice Is Served In Police Orderly Room Trial

Nigeria

a year ago

NSCDC mining commander wins Silent Heroes Awards: “Our strength lies in synergy”

NSCDC mining commander wins Silent Heroes Awards: “Our strength lies in synergy”

Nigeria

a year ago

You can’t keep Tinubu as a wife, and Atiku as side chick, Atiku’s aide blasts Reno Omokri

You can’t keep Tinubu as a wife, and Atiku as side chick, Atiku’s aide blasts Reno Omokri

Politics

a year ago

Fatal Nigeria floods: Adamawa govt sends crucial message to all residents

Fatal Nigeria floods: Adamawa govt sends crucial message to all residents

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 elections: Pastor warns Peter Obi, predicts what will happen if he becomes Atiku’s running mate

2027 elections: Pastor warns Peter Obi, predicts what will happen if he becomes Atiku’s running mate

Politics

a year ago

Group hails Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis, backs sole administrator

Group hails Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis, backs sole administrator

Politics

a year ago

The Nigeria Peace and Governance Initiative has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Rear Admiral Ibas as Rivers State's Sole Administrator.

Nigerians hail education minister Alausa as he bags national honour for pro-democracy, education reforms

Nigerians hail education minister Alausa as he bags national honour for pro-democracy, education reforms

Nigeria

a year ago

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, receives national honour (CON) from President Tinubu for his democratic contributions and education sector reforms.

Ilorin: Tears as collapsed fence near Kwara Hotel kills two, injures one

Ilorin: Tears as collapsed fence near Kwara Hotel kills two, injures one

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy struck in Ilorin as two workers died and one injured after a fence collapsed at the Kwara Hotel renovation site. Concerns had been raised about the fence.

Kano farmers decry Tinubu's govt’s neglect: "Fertilisers are too expensive"

Kano farmers decry Tinubu's govt’s neglect: "Fertilisers are too expensive"

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano farmers decry lack of federal government's support, citing high input costs, poor mechanisation, and looming floods as threats to food security.

Education minister Alausa awarded CON honour: "From pro-democracy strides to new reforms"

Education minister Alausa awarded CON honour: "From pro-democracy strides to new reforms"

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu honours Education Minister Dr Maruf Alausa with CON award for his pro-democracy legacy and transformative education reforms.

Flashback: Full results of June 12, 1993 election that gave Abiola victory

Flashback: Full results of June 12, 1993 election that gave Abiola victory

Politics

a year ago

MKO won the mandate of the people on June 12, 1993, when Nigerians of all walks of life shunned religious and ethnic affiliations to cast their votes for him.

Northern group reacts as Tinubu appoints Cyril Tsenyil as MD of North Central Development Commission

Northern group reacts as Tinubu appoints Cyril Tsenyil as MD of North Central Development Commission

Nigeria

a year ago

The North Central Good Governance Ambassadors applauded Tinubu's appointment of Cyril Tsenyil as NCDC MD, calling it a bold step toward regional development.

Mid-term report: Group rates aviation minister Keyamo’s performance as Tinubu marks 2nd anniversary

Mid-term report: Group rates aviation minister Keyamo’s performance as Tinubu marks 2nd anniversary

Nigeria

a year ago

Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo, earns praise from the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network for outstanding sector reforms, improved safety, and global partnerships.

Tinubu helping Nigeria breathe again, lawmaker says after visiting president

Tinubu helping Nigeria breathe again, lawmaker says after visiting president

Politics

a year ago

Lagos lawmaker Temitope Adewale praises President Tinubu's economic reforms, citing stable naira, fuel refinery revival, and improved infrastructure across Nigeria.

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