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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.

5957 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Full list of top government officials from 3 countries whose US visas Trump administration revoked

Full list of top government officials from 3 countries whose US visas Trump administration revoked

US

a month ago

Benue South killings: Idoma association USA plans petition to Trump, US Congress

Benue South killings: Idoma association USA plans petition to Trump, US Congress

US

a month ago

Bala Wunti appointed pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria

Bala Wunti appointed pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Alleged foreign funding: Northern youth group urges Sowore to clear his name

Alleged foreign funding: Northern youth group urges Sowore to clear his name

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku says Tinubu's economy has priced Nigerians out of homes, cars and basic assets

Atiku says Tinubu's economy has priced Nigerians out of homes, cars and basic assets

Politics

a month ago

Why Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027, Accord Party's factional presidential candidate explains

Why Tinubu will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027, Accord Party's factional presidential candidate explains

Politics

a month ago

FG launches student digital skills programme for north central zone

FG launches student digital skills programme for north central zone

Nigeria

a month ago

The North Central digital acceleration event empowered numerous Nigerian university student leaders with skills in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics,

Women affairs minister hails NSCDC Mining Marshals commander for tackling illegal mining

Women affairs minister hails NSCDC Mining Marshals commander for tackling illegal mining

Nigeria

a month ago

Minister Suleiman-Ibrahim awarded John Onoja the Transformational Leadership Award at WINSEC 2026 for enhancing the mining sector and promoting gender inclusion.

I moved Obidient structure to APC because Tinubu proved me wrong, says Balami

I moved Obidient structure to APC because Tinubu proved me wrong, says Balami

Politics

a month ago

Isaac Balami rejoins the APC, citing original concerns on Muslim-Muslim ticket. He critiques the Labour Party's electoral failures and praises Tinubu's reforms.

"No godfather needed": Enugu youths commend Peter Eze over federal jobs, training opportunities

"No godfather needed": Enugu youths commend Peter Eze over federal jobs, training opportunities

Nigeria

2 months ago

Enugu youths have praised FCC Commissioner Peter Eze, saying his leadership has helped many secure federal jobs and overseas training through merit.

NSCDC clears Mining Marshals commander Onoja of N2 billion diversion allegations

NSCDC clears Mining Marshals commander Onoja of N2 billion diversion allegations

Nigeria

2 months ago

NSCDC clears Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah of serious allegations, as 79 personnel face sanctions for misconduct, including two facing prosecution.

Ajiran murder: Police say case must be resolved in court, reaffirm AIG Jimoh's position

Ajiran murder: Police say case must be resolved in court, reaffirm AIG Jimoh's position

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force says the Ajiran murders case must continue in court, reaffirming AIG Jimoh's stance while announcing an internal probe into allegations.

Taiwan suspends visa applications from top African country, gives reason

Taiwan suspends visa applications from top African country, gives reason

Asia

2 months ago

Taiwan and Morocco's visa dispute escalates as Taiwan suspends applications for Moroccans after Morocco halted processing travel letters for Taiwanese nationals.

List of documents required to live and work in Spain legally and avoid deportation

List of documents required to live and work in Spain legally and avoid deportation

Europe

2 months ago

Non-EU citizens must secure a work permit and residence visa to work in Spain, following strict guidelines and employer authorisation to avoid deportation.

Timi Frank backs Catholic bishops' stand on Tinubu's economy, one-party state warning

Timi Frank backs Catholic bishops' stand on Tinubu's economy, one-party state warning

Politics

2 months ago

Timi Frank praises the Catholic Bishops for challenging President Tinubu on Nigeria's economy, urging faith leaders to hold him accountable and reject a second term.

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