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.

6394 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Breaking: Buhari wins Atiku's polling unit

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7 years ago

Why PDP, others are criticising Buhari’s comments on ballot box snatchers - Yoruba youths group

Politics

7 years ago

Elections 2019: Details of Buhari’s meeting with security chiefs emerge

Politics

7 years ago

Prominent elder statesmen react to elections postponement

Politics

7 years ago

LIVE UPDATES: INEC chairman reveals sole reason behind elections postponement, says it has nothing to do with security, political influences

Nigeria

7 years ago

Buhari vs Atiku: What international media say about Nigeria’s main presidential candidates

Ask Legit

7 years ago

NYSC warns corps members on election duty against accepting snacks, drinks

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7 years ago

The NYSC on Wednesday, February 13, warned corps members on election duty to desist from receiving snacks and drinks from unknown persons during elections. Maj Gen Suleiman Kazaure, NYSC DG, gave the warning in Gombe.

Legit.ng presents masterclass on creating compelling stories at Lagos Social Media Week

Nigeria

7 years ago

Legit.ng, Nigeria’s number online news media, participated in the ongoing 2019 Lagos Social Media Week. Legit.ng's editor-in-chief hosted a session on Tuesday, February 5 tagged Creating Compelling Stories: The Legit Way.

Confusion as podium collapses during PDP campaign in Kebbi (video)

Politics

7 years ago

There was a mild drama and confusion on Monday, January 28, when the podium on which some leaders of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jeda local government area of Kebbi state suddenly collapsed.

Fact check: How true is FG’s claim that oil price averaged $100 per barrel for 16 years under PDP?

Ask Legit

7 years ago

President Buhari, during his re-election campaign rally in Kogi state on January 16, took a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warning Nigerians not to make the “mistake” of voting the main opposition party into power.

Labour union sends strong message to lawmakers as Buhari transmits minimum wage bill to NASS

Business and Economy

7 years ago

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has enjoined the National Assembly to ensure they approve N30,000 monthly National Minimum Wage as agreed by Tripartite Committee, through a democratic process.

Why Abia will give Buhari over 90% votes - APC chieftain

Politics

7 years ago

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Austin Meregini, aka “Ugolee” on Monday, January 21, expressed optimism that the party would deliver over 90% votes of the state for President Buhari’s re-election.

2019: Why Miyetti Allah endorsed President Buhari - Ortom alleges

Nigeria

7 years ago

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has accused President Buhari of lacking the capacity to provide lasting solutions to recurrent conflicts between farmers and herdsmen across the country because he is an interested party.

9 facts you should know about Frank Mba, the new police PRO

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Shortly after the appointment of Mohammed Abubakar Adamu as new Inspector General of Police (IGP), the new police chief named Frank Mba as new Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), taking over from ACP Jimoh Moshood.

Poll shows what Nigerians plan to do to presidential candidates who refuse to participate in debates

Politics

7 years ago

The tradition of holding public debates ahead of elections has gained ground in the Nigerian political space. Majority of respondents in a poll by Legit.ng says they will not vote presidential candidates absent at debates.

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