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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6309 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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BREAKING: INEC begins uploading of Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo gov elections on IReV, see how to check

BREAKING: INEC begins uploading of Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo gov elections on IReV, see...

Politics

a year ago

Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi 2023 governorship elections live updates: Voting begins

Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi 2023 governorship elections live updates: Voting begins

Politics

a year ago

Kogi 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict winner

Kogi 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict winner

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: INEC official abducted, result sheets missing in Bayelsa boat accident

BREAKING: INEC official abducted, result sheets missing in Bayelsa boat accident

Politics

a year ago

Bayelsa 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict Winner

Bayelsa 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict Winner

Politics

a year ago

Imo 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict winner

Imo 2023 governorship election: Nigerians predict winner

Politics

a year ago

Bayelsa elections 2023: Obasanjo gives hints on anointed governorship candidate

Bayelsa elections 2023: Obasanjo gives hints on anointed governorship candidate

Politics

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo appears to have thrown his weight behind Governor Douye Diri ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa state.

"They're satanic": Primate Ayodele reveals why CBN governor Cardoso should withdraw new naira notes

"They're satanic": Primate Ayodele reveals why CBN governor Cardoso should withdraw new naira notes

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian pastor Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed why the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, should withdraw the new naira notes.

"Financial help for burial is hereby suspended": House of Reps member tells constituents

"Financial help for burial is hereby suspended": House of Reps member tells constituents

Nigeria

a year ago

A member of the House of Representatives, Inemesit Clement Jimbo, said he has suspended giving out money to his constituents for burial ceremonies.

Oyo governor Makinde approves N25,000 wage awards for workers, N15,000 for pensioners

Oyo governor Makinde approves N25,000 wage awards for workers, N15,000 for pensioners

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Monday, approved the payment of N25,000 for workers and N15,000 for pensioners as wage awards in the state.

Pastor Ashimolowo gives foodstuffs, clothes to 30,000 households, funds surgeries in Ikorodu crusade

Pastor Ashimolowo gives foodstuffs, clothes to 30,000 households, funds surgeries in Ikorodu crusade

Nigeria

a year ago

No fewer than 30,000 households received foodstuffs, and clothes during the Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's Compassion for Christ crusade in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland: Senator Natasha pays condolence visit to family of late monarch in Kogi

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland: Senator Natasha pays condolence visit to family of late monarch in Kogi

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty Dr Ado Ibrahim in Okene.

Tension as Arewa council supports Hausa leader suspended for Disrespecting Olubadan

Tension as Arewa council supports Hausa leader suspended for Disrespecting Olubadan

Nigeria

a year ago

The leadership tussle between Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin and Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru, is causing tension in the Hausa community in Ibadan.

Aide gives update on power minister Adelabu's health after private jet crash-landed in Ibadan

Aide gives update on power minister Adelabu's health after private jet crash-landed in Ibadan

Nigeria

a year ago

An aide of Adebayo Adelabu said the minister of power is safe and in good spirits after the private jet accident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan.

Kogi governorship election 2023: Group calls for Dino Melaye's arrest, gives reason

Kogi governorship election 2023: Group calls for Dino Melaye's arrest, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria has called for the arrest of the Kogi PDP guber candidate, Dino Melaye, over alleged involvement in a 2007 mayhem.

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