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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.

5792 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Hunger protest: Dele Momodu says Tinubu’s broadcast speech shocked him, gives reason

Hunger protest: Dele Momodu says Tinubu’s broadcast speech shocked him, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest: 9 key takeaways from Tinubu’s broadcast

EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest: 9 key takeaways from Tinubu’s broadcast

Nigeria

a year ago

EndBadGovernance protest: Nigerians react to Tinubu's speech

EndBadGovernance protest: Nigerians react to Tinubu's speech

Nigeria

a year ago

APC accused of planning to hijack hunger protest in Edo state

APC accused of planning to hijack hunger protest in Edo state

Politics

a year ago

BREAKING: Tension in Abuja as police arrest protesters on day 3 of demonstrations

BREAKING: Tension in Abuja as police arrest protesters on day 3 of demonstrations

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos House of Assembly Speaker Obasa speaks on nationwide protest

Lagos House of Assembly Speaker Obasa speaks on nationwide protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Hunger protest: Edo residents warned against voting APC in upcoming guber election

Hunger protest: Edo residents warned against voting APC in upcoming guber election

Politics

a year ago

The Movement For Democracy has advised Edo residents against voting for the APC in the upcoming governorship election amid the nationwide hunger protests.

BREAKING: Violence in Kano as protesters vandalise FG's ICT Park, loot computers, other equipment

BREAKING: Violence in Kano as protesters vandalise FG's ICT Park, loot computers, other equipment

Nigeria

a year ago

Violence has erupted during the #EndBadGovernance protest, with suspected protesters damaging the Kano ICT Park and stealing computers and other equipment.

BREAKING: Police shoot teargas at hunger protesters in Abuja

BREAKING: Police shoot teargas at hunger protesters in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Police fired teargas at protesters near Abuja's federal secretariat on Thursday, August 1, as nationwide "10 days of rage" protest against economic hardship begins.

Southeast development commission: Igbo youth groups pull out of hunger protest

Southeast development commission: Igbo youth groups pull out of hunger protest

Nigeria

a year ago

About 4,000 youth groups from the southeast have pulled out of the August 1 nationwide protest, attributing their decision to Deputy Speaker Kalu's intervention.

APC chieftain speaks on consequences of Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

APC chieftain speaks on consequences of Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

Politics

a year ago

Obidike Chukwuebuka, an APC chieftain, has said Ali Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip could lead to a loss of support from his constituents and allies.

N70k minimum wage: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu's govt should be cautious

N70k minimum wage: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu's govt should be cautious

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chieftain Hon Obidike Chukwuebuka has expressed concerns about the newly approved N70,000 minimum wage, citing potential economic consequences.

N70k minimum wage: NYSC corps members deserve pay increase, says APC chieftain

N70k minimum wage: NYSC corps members deserve pay increase, says APC chieftain

Nigeria

a year ago

APC member Obidike Chukwuebuka has appealed to the government to increase the allowances of NYSC members following the recent minimum wage increase.

Nationwide protest: I'm working to create a platform for dialogue and reform, says APC chieftain Obidike

Nationwide protest: I'm working to create a platform for dialogue and reform, says APC chieftain Obidike

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chieftain Obidike Chukwuebuka has explained why he will not participate in the forthcoming #EndBadGovernance protests against the Nigerian government.

Take It Back, 2 other groups call off protest in north-central states, reveal way forward

Take It Back, 2 other groups call off protest in north-central states, reveal way forward

Nigeria

a year ago

Three groups have called off a planned protest in Abuja and northern states, citing concerns about potential harm and destabilization to their communities.

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