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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.

5786 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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APC guber race: Kwara South group rejects claims of insecurity-driven voter decline

APC guber race: Kwara South group rejects claims of insecurity-driven voter decline

Politics

a month ago

Photos: Atiku chairs historic wedding ceremony in Marrakech as Nigerian, Burkinabe families unite

Photos: Atiku chairs historic wedding ceremony in Marrakech as Nigerian, Burkinabe families unite

Wedding

a month ago

Kano group endorses Tinubu, Abba Yusuf, Kabir Bichi for 2027, gives reasons

Kano group endorses Tinubu, Abba Yusuf, Kabir Bichi for 2027, gives reasons

Politics

a month ago

Salary dispute: Supreme Court voids ₦1.07bn award to ex-Kogi deputy governor Achuba

Salary dispute: Supreme Court voids ₦1.07bn award to ex-Kogi deputy governor Achuba

Nigeria

a month ago

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

2027 elections: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as lawmaker declares bid

Politics

a month ago

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

2027 elections: Drama as Kwara governor’s 'cousin' defects to NDC to contest against APC

Politics

a month ago

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Tinubu urged to direct EFCC to investigate billions spent on Port Harcourt, Warri refineries

Nigeria

a month ago

Advocates urge EFCC investigation into alleged $3.5bn refinery funds misuse before NNPCL signs new contracts with Chinese firms amid prior failures.

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

After FG approves aircraft leasing firm, Keyamo seals major Airbus partnership in France

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria's aviation delegation, led by Minister Keyamo, secures key partnerships with Airbus and French institutions to enhance domestic airlines and education.

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Kano Emirship: Supreme Court, Gov Yusuf have final say, Ganduje speaks again

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Kano governor Ganduje has asserted that only the Supreme Court can resolve the emirship dispute, clarifying he did not endorse Emir Sanusi.

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Group criticises NNPC deal with Chinese firms, calls for probe of refinery spending

Nigeria

a month ago

CEST criticises NNPC's $1 billion refinery deal with Chinese firms, calling for an investigation into past failures and demanding accountability for public funds.

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Former Kano LG boss lists Tinubu's key projects in the north, knocks Kwankwaso

Nigeria

a month ago

Faiz Alfindiki praises Tinubu's focus on infrastructure in northern Nigeria, highlighting 52% of projects, while urging unity against political distractions.

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Aba to get NOUN study centre as Governor Otti gives new directive

Education

a month ago

Alex Otti, governor of Abia, has instructed agencies to seek a temporary site for a NOUN study centre in Aba, enhancing educational access in the commercial hub.

2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

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2027 elections: My enemies want to use insecurity to get rid of me, Tinubu says in trending video

Politics

a month ago

President Bola Tinubu says he won't be forced out of office, stating that Nigeria’s insecurity challenges will not end his presidency, as seen in a trending video.

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

2027 elections: INEC opposes bid to deregister ADC, gives reason

Politics

a month ago

INEC opposes the deregistration of ADC, citing constitutional deficiencies, raising concerns on political competition. Legal experts weigh the implications.

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Influential Northern group backs Tinubu, Bago, Sani Musa for 2027 re-election bids

Politics

a month ago

Niger Without Borders endorses Tinubu, Bago, and Musa for re-election in 2027, highlighting governance reforms and positive economic outcomes in Nigeria.

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