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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Russia bombs Ukraine’s grain stores: Why should Nigerians care?

Russia bombs Ukraine’s grain stores: Why should Nigerians care?

Europe

a year ago

Insecurity: Beef up surveillance around university campuses, APC chieftain Obidike tells Tinubu

Insecurity: Beef up surveillance around university campuses, APC chieftain...

Nigeria

a year ago

Eid-el-Maulud: Nigeria's development isn’t possible without love, unity, says APC chieftain

Eid-el-Maulud: Nigeria's development isn’t possible without love, unity, says...

Nigeria

a year ago

Full list of public holidays Nigerians will celebrate in 2023

Full list of public holidays Nigerians will celebrate in 2023

Nigeria

a year ago

"Please help": UNILAG final year student carries placard on the road, begs for N225,000 school fees

"Please help": UNILAG final year student carries placard on the road, begs for...

Education

a year ago

"It's not a welcome idea": WAEC announces plan to introduce CBT for WASSCE

"It's not a welcome idea": WAEC announces plan to introduce CBT for WASSCE

Education

a year ago

"Learn Chinese with ease": UNILAG invites Nigerians to study new language, lists many benefits to get

"Learn Chinese with ease": UNILAG invites Nigerians to study new language, lists many benefits to get

Education

a year ago

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has invited Nigerians to enrol in its Chinese language programme. Classes include Chinese Proficiency, Business Chinese, etc.

Lagos state governorship election tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Lagos state governorship election tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Politics

a year ago

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal will today deliver judgment on the petition filed by LP and PDP to challenge the victory of APC's Governor Sanwo-Olu.

Taraba governor announces welfare packages worth N245,000, automatic jobs for NYSC members

Taraba governor announces welfare packages worth N245,000, automatic jobs for NYSC members

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba, on Sunday, September 24, announced new welfare packages for the NYSC members serving in the state's schools which is worth N245,000.

Tinubu asks security agencies to rescue female university students abducted by terrorists

Tinubu asks security agencies to rescue female university students abducted by terrorists

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed security agencies to rescue the Federal University Gusau female students recently abducted by terrorists.

"Exercise in futility": Labour Party chieftain reveals why Peter Obi will lose at Supreme Court

"Exercise in futility": Labour Party chieftain reveals why Peter Obi will lose at Supreme Court

Politics

a year ago

Moses Jolayemi, the Labour Party coordinator for the 2023 presidential election in Ekiti state, has revealed why Peter Obi will lose at the Supreme Court.

BREAKING: Nnamdi Azikiwe University panel sacks 3 lecturers, suspends 15 others

BREAKING: Nnamdi Azikiwe University panel sacks 3 lecturers, suspends 15 others

Education

a year ago

Nnamdi Azikiwe Universit (UNIZIK) panel recommended the dismissal, suspension, and expulsion of more than 14 individuals (lecturers, students) for various offences.

Enugu governorship election Tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Enugu governorship election Tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Politics

a year ago

Follow Legit.ng's live updates as the Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivers judgment on the 2023 governorship election in the state.

“We’re stronger than any force”: 5 things to expect when Wagner troops leave Africa

“We’re stronger than any force”: 5 things to expect when Wagner troops leave Africa

Africa

a year ago

Wagner Group, a Russia funded private military company, has been operating in Africa for years, committing atrocities and exploiting the continent's resources.

Kano governorship election tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Kano governorship election tribunal delivers judgment: Live Updates

Politics

a year ago

The Kano State Governorship Election Tribunal will today deliver judgment on the petition filed by the APC to challenge the victory of NNPP's Governor Abba Yusuf.

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