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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

Grace Ihonvbere: Canadian City to honour Nigerian leader during Golf, investment tour

Grace Ihonvbere: Canadian City to honour Nigerian leader during Golf, investment tour

Nigeria

a year ago

NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa

NSCDC accuses police of obstructing prosecution of illegal miners in Nasarawa

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's 2nd anniversary: Otuaro’s leadership revives Amnesty Programme

Tinubu's 2nd anniversary: Otuaro’s leadership revives Amnesty Programme

Nigeria

a year ago

Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

Coup d'état: List of African nations under military rule

Africa

a year ago

House of Assembly crisis: CBN, accountant general told to halt allocations to Zamfara, Benue states

House of Assembly crisis: CBN, accountant general told to halt allocations to Zamfara, Benue states

Nigeria

a year ago

Why Tinubu’s reforms in oil and gas regulation are worth celebrating, energy group explains

Why Tinubu’s reforms in oil and gas regulation are worth celebrating, energy group explains

Energy

a year ago

Bauchi APC reacts as Tinubu gives Yakubu Dogara key appointment

Bauchi APC reacts as Tinubu gives Yakubu Dogara key appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

APC stakeholders in Bauchi commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the NCGC and appointing ex-Speaker Yakubu Dogara as board chairman.

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

After Obaro Ikime, University of Ibadan’s first faculty elects another historian as Dean

Education

a year ago

Professor Rasheed Olaniyi has been elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ibadan. He pledges academic growth and inclusive leadership.

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Islamic group slams governor over alcohol, indecent dressing at anniversary: "Zamfara not Las Vegas"

Nigeria

a year ago

Zamfara Islamic group slams Governor Dauda Lawal’s second anniversary celebration for featuring alcohol and indecent dressing, calling it betrayal of Sharia values.

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education minister Alausa hailed as he launches skills training programme for youth: "N22,500 monthly stipend"

Education

a year ago

The FG has launched the TVET programme to train 5 million youths with skills, stipends, and start-up support, transforming education and boosting employment.

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Promises unkept: Tinubu’s silence on women’s representation stains 2-year legacy

Nigeria

a year ago

Two years in, President Tinubu faces criticism for failing to implement 35% gender quota, leaving Nigeria far behind in women's political representation.

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of May 29 second anniversary of Governor Alex Otti in Abia state, the PDP has demanded for accountability, accusing the incumbent state government of secrecy.

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Northern APC governor accused of making moves to defect to ADC

Politics

a year ago

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia reportedly boycotts APC’s endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027, amid internal party disputes and talks with the ADC.

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

“Phenomenal Job": Gbajabiamila’s praise for Adeleke sparks war of words between APC and PDP in Osun

Politics

a year ago

Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila’s praise for Osun Governor Adeleke ignites controversy as APC rejects the commendation, as political analysts call focus on governance.

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Akpabio: We’ll present factual defence in court, Natasha’s lawyers react to FG’s suit

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to defend against FG’s defamation charges over comments about Akpabio; lawyers confirm readiness for court battle.

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