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

Author's articles

2023 elections: List of 9 senators, House of Reps members sacked so far by tribunals

2023 elections: List of 9 senators, House of Reps members sacked so far by...

Politics

a year ago

Tribunal judgment: Why Peter Obi should support Tinubu, Umahi reveals

Tribunal judgment: Why Peter Obi should support Tinubu, Umahi reveals

Politics

a year ago

"The husband beaters": 340 wives beat their husbands to submission in Lagos

"The husband beaters": 340 wives beat their husbands to submission in Lagos

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Morocco earthquake: 632 killed, 329 injured, several buildings collapsed in African nation

Morocco earthquake: 632 killed, 329 injured, several buildings collapsed in...

Africa

a year ago

Nigerian lawyer burnt his wig in viral video after tribunal dismissed Atiku, Obi's petition against Tinubu?

Nigerian lawyer burnt his wig in viral video after tribunal dismissed Atiku,...

Politics

a year ago

"Prepare Well": NiMet releases list of 21 states expected to witness heavy rain in next 24 hours

"Prepare Well": NiMet releases list of 21 states expected to witness heavy...

Nigeria

a year ago

List of Supreme Court judges who may decide Nigeria’s next president as Atiku, Obi reject tribunal's verdict

List of Supreme Court judges who may decide Nigeria’s next president as Atiku, Obi reject tribunal's verdict

Politics

a year ago

As Atiku and Peter Obi filed petitions against Tinubu's victory, the cases may get to the Supreme Court. Here is a list of the judges who may handle the case.

Presidential election tribunal delivers judgement in Atiku, Peter Obi’s petitions against Tinubu: Live Updates

Presidential election tribunal delivers judgement in Atiku, Peter Obi’s petitions against Tinubu: Live Updates

Politics

a year ago

The Presidential Election Petition Court delivers judgement on the petitions filed by Atiku (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) against Tinubu (APC)'s victory on Wednesday

NLC warning strike begins nationwide over fuel subsidy removal pains: Live Updates

NLC warning strike begins nationwide over fuel subsidy removal pains: Live Updates

Nigeria

a year ago

The NLC)s two-day warning strike begins Tuesday, September 5. Stay tuned for Legit.ng's live updates as the workers protest against the removal of fuel subsidy.

Presidential Tribunal: Full list of judges who will decide Tinubu, Peter Obi, Atiku's fate

Presidential Tribunal: Full list of judges who will decide Tinubu, Peter Obi, Atiku's fate

Politics

a year ago

Justice Haruna Tsammani leads a five-man panel of Justices as the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja commences pre-hearing on Monday, May 8.

"The judgment will be very clear to all': Primate Ayodele predicts outcome of presidential election tribunal

"The judgment will be very clear to all': Primate Ayodele predicts outcome of presidential election tribunal

Politics

a year ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has released a prophecy regarding the outcome of the 2023 presidential election tribunal.

2023 presidency: Cardinal Onaiyekan advises Nigerians on what to do when Supreme Court decides winner

2023 presidency: Cardinal Onaiyekan advises Nigerians on what to do when Supreme Court decides winner

Politics

a year ago

Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on Saturday, August 19, revealed why Nigerians have to accept whatever decision the Supreme Court makes on 2023 presidential elections.

"Following various complaints": UNILAG introduces instalment payment for students after increasing school fees

"Following various complaints": UNILAG introduces instalment payment for students after increasing school fees

Education

a year ago

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the introduction of an instalment payment option for all students following the fee increase.

List: 5 things Peter Obi asks presidential election tribunal to do as judges set to deliver judgement

List: 5 things Peter Obi asks presidential election tribunal to do as judges set to deliver judgement

Politics

a year ago

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi filed his petition to challenge the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling APC in the 25 February election.

Atiku, Peter Obi vs TInubu: Nigerians react as Tribunal announces date to deliver judgement

Atiku, Peter Obi vs TInubu: Nigerians react as Tribunal announces date to deliver judgement

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians have turned to social media to express reactions as the Presidential Election Petition Court announced Wednesday, September 6, as the judgement date.

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