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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.

6345 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Nigerians urged to expose corruption as group moves to protect whistleblowers, announces competition

Nigerians urged to expose corruption as group moves to protect whistleblowers, announces competition

Nigeria

a month ago

Plateau killing: Tinubu commended for visiting victims in Jos

Plateau killing: Tinubu commended for visiting victims in Jos

Nigeria

a month ago

Ex-power minister discloses what Nigerian govt must do to achieve stable power supply: “I'm hopeful"

Ex-power minister discloses what Nigerian govt must do to achieve stable power supply: “I'm hopeful"

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu recalls first encounter with ex-IGP Egbetokun as tributes pour in: “character, discipline"

Tinubu recalls first encounter with ex-IGP Egbetokun as tributes pour in: “character, discipline"

Nigeria

a month ago

36 students win big at 23rd annual national mathematics competition

36 students win big at 23rd annual national mathematics competition

Education

a month ago

AIG Jimoh assumes duty at Zone 2 command, makes key promises: "We'll be 100% human-rights compliant"

AIG Jimoh assumes duty at Zone 2 command, makes key promises: "We'll be 100% human-rights compliant"

Nigeria

a month ago

New political party TNN claims it has 43 million members, accuses INEC of delaying registration

New political party TNN claims it has 43 million members, accuses INEC of delaying registration

Politics

a month ago

Modibbo Farakwai claims Team New Nigeria has over 43 million members awaiting political registration, accusing INEC of delays while preparing for coalitions.

Nasarawa: Tinubu urged to call APC gov aspirant Senator Wadada to order as group gives reason

Nasarawa: Tinubu urged to call APC gov aspirant Senator Wadada to order as group gives reason

Politics

a month ago

Nasarawa's APC faces turmoil as the Nasarawa People Mandate Group accuses Senator Ahmed Wadada of employing intimidation and blackmail in his governorship bid.

APC France chapter applauds Tinubu over national convention success: "World-class, rancour-free"

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APC France chapter applauds Tinubu over national convention success: "World-class, rancour-free"

Politics

a month ago

APC France endorses the successful national convention, highlighting its strength and unity under President Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 elections, silencing critics.

Nigeria’s real estate boom faces tough test as demand collides with challenges, expert says

Nigeria’s real estate boom faces tough test as demand collides with challenges, expert says

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria's real estate sector, vital due to urbanisation, faces structural challenges. Expert Osakwe urges improved infrastructure, financing, regulatory efficiency.

Tinubu at 74: Ex-CAN youth leader Enwere sends message to Nigeria's president, hails his reforms

Tinubu at 74: Ex-CAN youth leader Enwere sends message to Nigeria's president, hails his reforms

Nigeria

a month ago

Ex-CAN youth leader Belusochukwu Enwere praises President Tinubu's leadership, courage in economic reforms, and the promise of growth on his 74th birthday.

Lagos 2027: PDP governorship aspirant Laja Adeoye explains how he will sack APC

Lagos 2027: PDP governorship aspirant Laja Adeoye explains how he will sack APC

Politics

a month ago

PDP's Laja Adeoye sets sights on ending APC's reign in Lagos with a transformative agenda focusing on education, housing, and sustainable jobs for the youth.

Pastor Ashimolowo launches another massive estate with sports theme, streets named after EPL clubs

Pastor Ashimolowo launches another massive estate with sports theme, streets named after EPL clubs

Nigeria

a month ago

Pastor Ashimolowo launches Makarios Champions' Place estate in Ibeju-Lekki, focusing on community living, sports-themed design, and naming streets after EPL clubs.

Balami congratulates Yilwatda, promises to move over 70% of Obidient structure to APC

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Balami congratulates Yilwatda, promises to move over 70% of Obidient structure to APC

Politics

a month ago

Comrade Isaac Balami congratulates APC leaders on a successful convention, announces plans to integrate the "Obidient" structure ahead of the 2027 elections.

Strike threat: ASUU urged to show restraint as education minister’s record cited

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Strike threat: ASUU urged to show restraint as education minister’s record cited

Education

a month ago

Education stakeholder urges ASUU to reconsider strike, citing minister Alausa's transparent commitments and the need for patience amid budget delays.

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