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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

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Police urge youths to partner with officers to combat crime, misinformation: "We're your friends"

Police urge youths to partner with officers to combat crime, misinformation: "We're your friends"

Nigeria

a month ago

Plateau governor vows justice after gunmen kill 22 in Bokkos community, police take action

Plateau governor vows justice after gunmen kill 22 in Bokkos community, police take action

Nigeria

a month ago

ATBU chief imam resigns over university's approval for Tijjaniyyah sect to build mosque

ATBU chief imam resigns over university's approval for Tijjaniyyah sect to build mosque

Nigeria

a month ago

“We need innovative mechanisms to finance healthcare systems, says ex-VP Osinbajo

“We need innovative mechanisms to finance healthcare systems, says ex-VP Osinbajo

Nigeria

a month ago

Federal character: NPA boss commends FCC leadership, credits Tinubu for institutional reforms

Federal character: NPA boss commends FCC leadership, credits Tinubu for institutional reforms

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian Army commissions renovated soldiers' quarters at TA Lagbaja cantonment

Nigerian Army commissions renovated soldiers' quarters at TA Lagbaja cantonment

Nigeria

a month ago

PDP petitions IGP over alleged false information submitted to INEC on party leadership

PDP petitions IGP over alleged false information submitted to INEC on party leadership

Politics

a month ago

The PDP has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), seeking an investigation into Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed.

RTEAN southwest accuses national president of mismanaging palliatives, backs Tinubu's re-election

RTEAN southwest accuses national president of mismanaging palliatives, backs Tinubu's re-election

Nigeria

a month ago

Southwest RTEAN has disowned embattled national president Musa Mohammed over a recent visit to Vice President Shettima. The union also declared support for Tinubu.

Lagos police intercept truck carrying military uniforms, drugs, arrest suspects in major crackdown

Lagos police intercept truck carrying military uniforms, drugs, arrest suspects in major crackdown

Nigeria

a month ago

The Lagos police command reported major successes in June 2026, intercepting a truck loaded with military camouflage and arresting suspects linked to armed robbery.

EkitiDecides2026: Live updates of LGA results of Ekiti governorship election as declared by INEC

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EkitiDecides2026: Live updates of LGA results of Ekiti governorship election as declared by INEC

Politics

a month ago

Follow Legit.ng's live updates as INEC begins the official collation of the Ekiti State 2026 governorship election results from all the 16 LGAs..

EkitiDecides2026: Live updates as results roll in from polling units in Ekiti governorship election

Live

EkitiDecides2026: Live updates as results roll in from polling units in Ekiti governorship election

Politics

a month ago

Follow Legit.ng's live coverage of the Ekiti State 2026 governorship election. Get real-time updates on polling unit results across the state from Legit.ng

Abdulaziz Yari: Political analyst speaks on viral corruption allegations, calls for caution

Abdulaziz Yari: Political analyst speaks on viral corruption allegations, calls for caution

Nigeria

a month ago

Political analyst Umar Muhammad warns against digital misinformation and trial by social media amid renewed online allegations against Senator Abdulaziz Yari.

From hardship to hope: Nigerian businessman Myke Ikoku tells his life story in new book

From hardship to hope: Nigerian businessman Myke Ikoku tells his life story in new book

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian businessman Myke Ikoku has released Ikemsinachi: From Struggle to Purpose, an autobiography chronicling his journey from hardship to entrepreneurship.

Enugu chosen as southeast tax ombud hub as Nigeria pushes for higher tax compliance

Enugu chosen as southeast tax ombud hub as Nigeria pushes for higher tax compliance

Nigeria

a month ago

Enugu state has been picked to host the Southeast headquarters of the Office of the Tax Ombud, a move aimed at improving taxpayer support and resolving tax disputes.

Yagba APC leaders back Abejide’s emergence, urge critics to respect primary outcome

Yagba APC leaders back Abejide’s emergence, urge critics to respect primary outcome

Politics

a month ago

Yagba APC leaders have backed Leke Abejide’s emergence as the party’s 2027 House of Representatives candidate, insisting he won a transparent primary election.

Nurudeen Lawal