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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Recruitment: NPS speaks on the list of successful candidates

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No southwest governor must cede any land for cattle ranching - Afenifere rejects FG’s plan

Nigeria

7 years ago

I am alone in government, my appointees have abandoned me - Benue governor laments

Nigeria

7 years ago

Breaking: DSS allegedly releases Senator Abaribe on bail 4 days after arrest

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7 years ago

Obasanjo has crossed the line, I will expose him on Tuesday, July 3 - Soyinka blows hot

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7 years ago

LIVE UPDATES: Adams Oshiomhole declared new APC chairman

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7 years ago

Here are 5 important reasons Buhari backs Oshiomole for APC chairmanship

Nigeria

7 years ago

Barely a day to the June 23 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has emerged the sole candidate for the party's national chairmanship as all his contenders have stepped down.

PDP reacts as DSS detains Benue ex-governor Suswam

Nigeria

7 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest and detention of the former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja, stating that the move was politically motivated.

Breaking: Boko Haram reportedly strikes inside Borno military barracks

Nigeria

7 years ago

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents allegedly struck at a market inside 33 Army Artillery barracks on the outskirts of Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Wednesday night, June 20. The incident allegedly occurred around 9.30 pm.

Uproar over proposed ranches in 10 states as Igbo, Middle Belt, Yoruba groups reject FG’s plan

Nigeria

7 years ago

The SMBLF has rejected the federal government’s plan to establish pilot cattle ranches in 10 states, describing the decision as vexatious. The group, however, commended the government for embracing ranching for herdsmen.

Important projects in the 2018 budget from which cuts were made by National Assembly (list)

Nigeria

7 years ago

President Muhammmadu Buhari on Wednesday, June 20, signed the 2018 budget but lamented that the National Assembly made cuts amounting to N347 billion in the allocations to 4,700 projects he submitted for consideration.

Mixed reactions trail President Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as new Democracy Day

Nigeria

7 years ago

A new survey by NOIPolls has highlighted mixed reactions trailing President Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as the new Democracy Day. 56% of Nigerians commended Buhari’s decision while 44% did not support the declaration.

Breaking: US deports 34 Nigerians over fraud allegations, impersonation, other offences

Nigeria

7 years ago

Not fewer than 34 Nigerians who were deported from the United States of America (USA) arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Wednesday. The deportees comprise of 32 males and two females.

Just in: President Buhari makes 28 new appointments (full list)

Nigeria

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 28 judicial officers for the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court and the high court of the Federal Capital Territory as recommended by the National Judicial Council.

13 powerful politicians sent to jail under Buhari administration (list)

Nigeria

7 years ago

President Buhari launched his administration with the three cardinal promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, restoring the economy and fighting corruption. The administration has secured two convictions so far.

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