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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

IASP: Governor Soludo's aide Chinwe Okoli gets global appointment

IASP: Governor Soludo's aide Chinwe Okoli gets global appointment

Nigeria

a month ago

South-South group backs bill seeking more funding for regional development commission

South-South group backs bill seeking more funding for regional development commission

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria needs more leaders like Balami, analyst says, gives reasons

Nigeria needs more leaders like Balami, analyst says, gives reasons

Nigeria

a month ago

Oriire rescue: Rep Philip Agbese raises Tinubu, armed forces for restoring Nigeria's glory

Oriire rescue: Rep Philip Agbese raises Tinubu, armed forces for restoring Nigeria's glory

Nigeria

a month ago

House doesn't need Tinubu to resolve budget issues, Reps deputy spokesperson Says

House doesn't need Tinubu to resolve budget issues, Reps deputy spokesperson Says

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 elections: Northern Christian group reacts to Tinubu’s nomination of Shettima as running mate

2027 elections: Northern Christian group reacts to Tinubu’s nomination of Shettima as running mate

Politics

a month ago

Lagos APM gov candidate Adeoye hails Makinde over safe rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

Lagos APM gov candidate Adeoye hails Makinde over safe rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

Nigeria

a month ago

Laja Adeoye praises Governor Makinde's leadership during the Oriire kidnapping crisis, commending Amotekun's professionalism in securing the victims' safe return.

Atiku welcomes rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, faults Tinubu for not addressing Nigerians

Atiku welcomes rescue of Oyo schoolchildren, faults Tinubu for not addressing Nigerians

Nigeria

a month ago

Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar commends Nigerian troops for rescuing Oyo schoolchildren while criticising President Tinubu for political distractions amid ongoing abductions.

Reps member urges Tinubu to suspend FEC-approved NYSC reforms, cites unity risk

Reps member urges Tinubu to suspend FEC-approved NYSC reforms, cites unity risk

Nigeria

a month ago

Hon. Philip Agbese urges President Tinubu to halt NYSC reforms, warning key changes could undermine national cohesion and alter the essence of the service.

Nigeria's Health Fund Management: CODE presents findings on delays, transparency gaps

Nigeria's Health Fund Management: CODE presents findings on delays, transparency gaps

Nigeria

a month ago

CODE reveals an independent probe into Nigeria's BHCPF, highlighting unspent funds in Adamawa and disbursement issues in Kano, raising concerns over transparency.

38 Otoge founding leaders accuse G15 of attempting to hijack Kwara movement, blackmailing Tinubu

38 Otoge founding leaders accuse G15 of attempting to hijack Kwara movement, blackmailing Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

Founding leaders of the Otoge Movement condemn G15's claims and blackmail against President Tinubu, reaffirming loyalty to him and the APC for Kwara's unity.

Tinubu urged to suspend NYSC reform, set up broader review committee

Tinubu urged to suspend NYSC reform, set up broader review committee

Nigeria

a month ago

Youth coalition urges President Tinubu to pause NYSC reforms, highlighting risks to unity and calling for wider stakeholder consultation before proceeding.

Governor Fintiri backs Tinubu for 2027, cites power rotation and ongoing reforms

Governor Fintiri backs Tinubu for 2027, cites power rotation and ongoing reforms

Politics

a month ago

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri endorses President Bola Tinubu as the APC's credible candidate for the 2027 election, advocating for Southern presidential equity.

Stop politicising Ezza culture: Group demands apology from Ezza Elites over New Yam festival

Stop politicising Ezza culture: Group demands apology from Ezza Elites over New Yam festival

Nigeria

a month ago

AEISCID condemns Ezza Elites for unauthorised Okeaku Yam Festival, demanding an apology for bypassing cultural elders and undermining Ezza-Ezekuna traditions.

Presidency clears Gbajabiamila in alleged forged appointment case

Presidency clears Gbajabiamila in alleged forged appointment case

Nigeria

a month ago

The Presidency clears Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila of ties to forged agency allegations linked to suspect Adeniyi Adeyemi, amid diplomatic concerns.

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