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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

Author's articles

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Atiku vs Tinubu: Group blasts ex-VP over economy criticism, calls it ‘cheap politics’

Nigeria

a month ago

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Nasarawa 2027: APC group accuses Gov Sule of plotting “pre-arranged” primaries

Politics

a month ago

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

We’ll expel Bode George if he attacks Wike again, PDP Southwest vice chairman vows

Politics

a month ago

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Analyst reacts as Peter Obi dumps ADC, "evasion disguised as principle"

Politics

a month ago

Atiku slams Tinubu govt, warns of falling reserves despite oil windfall

Atiku slams Tinubu govt, warns of falling reserves despite oil windfall

Politics

a month ago

APC elders across Kwara endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 governorship election

APC elders across Kwara endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 governorship election

Politics

a month ago

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye speaks on who will emerge as Nigeria's president in 2027

RCCG's Pastor Adeboye speaks on who will emerge as Nigeria's president in 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

Pastor Adeboye declares Nigeria's next president is determined by God, urging faith over anxiety and calling for prayers ahead of the pivotal 2027 elections.

Kwara 2027: APC governorship aspirant Bolarinwa promises to prioritise security, social services

Kwara 2027: APC governorship aspirant Bolarinwa promises to prioritise security, social services

Politics

a month ago

Kwara APC aspirant Dr Bashir Bolarinwa pledges to combat insecurity, enhance health and education, aiming to succeed Gov Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in 2027.

Breaking: Galadima Discloses When Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Will Dump ADC, Shares Details

Breaking: Galadima Discloses When Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Will Dump ADC, Shares Details

Politics

a month ago

Buba Galadima reveals Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso will unveil a new political platform on May 4, signalling shifts in opposition dynamics ahead of 2027 elections.

Amaechi lists credentials, explains why he should emerge ADC presidential candidate

Amaechi lists credentials, explains why he should emerge ADC presidential candidate

Politics

a month ago

Rotimi Amaechi positions himself as a top contender for the ADC presidential primaries, praising a Supreme Court victory while critiquing the Tinubu government.

2027 elections: Northern bloc takes lead as One North Movement tops Tinubu campaign poll

2027 elections: Northern bloc takes lead as One North Movement tops Tinubu campaign poll

Politics

a month ago

One North Movement leads an online poll of pro-Tinubu groups, highlighting grassroots digital mobilisation's role in shaping voter outreach for the 2027 elections.

IGP Tunji Disu talks tough, warns CPs as 1,068 armed constables pass out in Akwa Ibom

IGP Tunji Disu talks tough, warns CPs as 1,068 armed constables pass out in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria

a month ago

IGP Tunji Disu oversees the graduation of 1,068 constables in Akwa Ibom, introduces an immediate firearm policy, and warns police leaders on discipline.

Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

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Supreme Court declares judgment on Turaki-led PDP faction’s Ibadan convention

Politics

a month ago

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered its judgment on the legitimacy of the Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction’s convention in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Ambode reacts as Hamzat emerges as APC consensus candidate for Lagos

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Ambode reacts as Hamzat emerges as APC consensus candidate for Lagos

Politics

a month ago

Former Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Dapo Ambode on Thursday reacted to the emergence of Obafemi Hamzat as the ruling APC consensus candidate in the state.

2027 elections: Ilorin Emirate endorses Tinubu, Saliu Mustapha

2027 elections: Ilorin Emirate endorses Tinubu, Saliu Mustapha

Politics

a month ago

IEPAC endorses President Tinubu for re-election and Senator Saliu Mustapha for Kwara governorship in 2027, urging unity among political aspirants in Kwara state.

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