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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.

5793 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Ramadan 2024: Sultan-led NSCIA announces tentative dates, asks Muslims to look out for new moon

Ramadan 2024: Sultan-led NSCIA announces tentative dates, asks Muslims to look out for new moon

Nigeria

2 years ago

Remains of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive Rivers hometown for burial, over 50 jets expected

Remains of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive Rivers hometown for burial, over 50 jets expected

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Bandits kidnap students in Sokoto state 2 days after Kaduna abduction

BREAKING: Bandits kidnap students in Sokoto state 2 days after Kaduna abduction

Nigeria

2 years ago

Drama at Herbert Wigwe’s wake-keep as "RCCG pastor" fails to recognise Peter Obi, video trends

Drama at Herbert Wigwe’s wake-keep as "RCCG pastor" fails to recognise Peter Obi, video trends

Nigeria

2 years ago

Staged or real? Nigerians react as Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou

Staged or real? Nigerians react as Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou

Boxing

2 years ago

"Plan ahead": 2 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2024

"Plan ahead": 2 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2024

Nigeria

2 years ago

"A sight worthy of a billionaire": Herbert Wigwe built cemetery for himself before his death

"A sight worthy of a billionaire": Herbert Wigwe built cemetery for himself before his death

Nigeria

2 years ago

Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, had reportedly built a befitting private tomb for himself before his death.

“Russia using Boko Haram's tactics”: Why Nigeria, others should stand with Ukraine, envoy explains

“Russia using Boko Haram's tactics”: Why Nigeria, others should stand with Ukraine, envoy explains

Europe

2 years ago

In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Ukraine's ambassador to Nigeria, Kholostenko Ivan, said Russia is behaving like Boko Haram and called for Nigeria's support.

"Beat the deadline": How to link your NIN with Glo, MTN, Airtel and 9mobile lines in 2024

"Beat the deadline": How to link your NIN with Glo, MTN, Airtel and 9mobile lines in 2024

Nigeria

2 years ago

Legit.ng explains how Globacom, MTN, Airtel, and 9mobile subscribers in Nigeria can link their NIN to their phone lines to NIN and avoid disconnection

After Jose Peseiro's resignation, NFF appoints interim coach for Super Eagles

After Jose Peseiro's resignation, NFF appoints interim coach for Super Eagles

Football

2 years ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly appointed Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles following the exit of Jose Peseiro.

Video: Nigerians react as VP Kashim Shettima, ministers, senators, others visit Buhari in Daura

Video: Nigerians react as VP Kashim Shettima, ministers, senators, others visit Buhari in Daura

Politics

2 years ago

Vice President Shettima led a delegation, including ministers and senators, to visit ex-President Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina, on Saturday, March 2.

"His offence similar to Nnamdi Kanu's": Miyetti Allah calls for Sunday Igboho’s arrest

"His offence similar to Nnamdi Kanu's": Miyetti Allah calls for Sunday Igboho’s arrest

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged the security agencies to arrest Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.

Female corps member finds missing iPhone 13 Pro Max worth N1.3m, returns it to owner, NYSC reacts

Female corps member finds missing iPhone 13 Pro Max worth N1.3m, returns it to owner, NYSC reacts

Nigeria

2 years ago

The NYSC and Nigerians have hailed a corps member, Adedeji Taofeekat Adebimpe, who found a missing iPhone 13 Pro Max and handed it over to the camp management.

"A popular bank used my photo for advert without my consent, can I sue them?" Lawyer explains

"A popular bank used my photo for advert without my consent, can I sue them?" Lawyer explains

Opinion

2 years ago

Barrister Stanley Alieke, an Abuja-based legal practitioner, says Nigerians can sue any organisation using their photos for adverts without their consent.

"Spraying Naira notes at my party has landed me in police net":": Lady raises alarm, lawyer reacts

"Spraying Naira notes at my party has landed me in police net":": Lady raises alarm, lawyer reacts

Opinion

2 years ago

The police arrested a young lady for spraying Naira notes at her birthday party. Nigerian lawyer Stanley Alieke confirms that spraying Naira notes is an offence.

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