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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2348054399455.

6178 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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EFCC asked to intervene as PDP governor's aides are accused of diverting local government funds

EFCC asked to intervene as PDP governor's aides are accused of diverting local government funds

Nigeria

3 months ago

Christian youths announce plan to stage protest in Abuja, give reason

Christian youths announce plan to stage protest in Abuja, give reason

Nigeria

3 months ago

Policeman reportedly kills 23-year-old final-year student during stop-and-search operation in Benue

Policeman reportedly kills 23-year-old final-year student during stop-and-search operation in Benue

Nigeria

3 months ago

Call this number: JAMB launches emergency helpline to support UTME candidates amid results error

Call this number: JAMB launches emergency helpline to support UTME candidates amid results error

Education

3 months ago

2027 election: Ex-EFCC boss Bawa accused of working with Third Force to target Tinubu's ministers

2027 election: Ex-EFCC boss Bawa accused of working with Third Force to target Tinubu's ministers

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tinubu asked to sack CDS, service chiefs over reported abduction of soldiers in Borno

Tinubu asked to sack CDS, service chiefs over reported abduction of soldiers in Borno

Nigeria

3 months ago

Analyst rates education minister’s performance, lists achievements

Analyst rates education minister’s performance, lists achievements

Education

3 months ago

Analyst Popoola commends education minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for major reforms in basic education, renewable energy in universities, anti-bullying policy, etc.

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2025/2026

List of universities that will write Post UTME and have Post UTME form out for 2025/2026

Ask Legit

3 months ago

There are many universities that will write Post UTME. Some have already released their post UTME forms. Find out more about post-UTMEs in Nigeria today.

EFCC asked to probe PDP governor as APC group disowns protest against Matawalle

EFCC asked to probe PDP governor as APC group disowns protest against Matawalle

Nigeria

3 months ago

An APC youth group has defended Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, alleging that Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal staged a protest to divert attention from his failures.

Insecurity in Nigeria: Tinubu faces pressure to sack defence minister Badaru

Insecurity in Nigeria: Tinubu faces pressure to sack defence minister Badaru

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Tinubu faces growing calls to dismiss Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar over worsening insecurity, with a youth group citing incompetence and nepotism.

Tinubu praised for "merit-based appointments, youth inclusion" amid claims of lopsidedness

Tinubu praised for "merit-based appointments, youth inclusion" amid claims of lopsidedness

Nigeria

3 months ago

Businessman Samson Okpe hails President Tinubu for transparent appointments and youth inclusion, citing Solomon Adodo’s role in North Central Commission.

Assembly crisis: Benue, Zamfara states get 72-hour ultimatum to reinstate suspended lawmakers

Assembly crisis: Benue, Zamfara states get 72-hour ultimatum to reinstate suspended lawmakers

Nigeria

3 months ago

The CCND has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Benue and Zamfara states over suspended lawmakers, threatening court action to freeze FAAC allocations.

Fubara: Tinubu asked to end emergency Rule in Rivers state

Fubara: Tinubu asked to end emergency Rule in Rivers state

Nigeria

3 months ago

A civic group, CADR, has called for the end of emergency rule in Rivers state, accusing the federal government of undermining democracy and escalating unrest.

Just In: Multiple fire incidents destroy properties worth millions in Oyo

Just In: Multiple fire incidents destroy properties worth millions in Oyo

Nigeria

3 months ago

Multiple fire incidents in Oyo state, including in Ibadan and Ogbomoso, have caused millions in property damage, with quick response from fire services.

Group tackles Conference of Speakers as House of Reps summons Benue, Zamfara assembly speakers

Group tackles Conference of Speakers as House of Reps summons Benue, Zamfara assembly speakers

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Citizens Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CCTA) has criticised Nigerian state assembly speakers for rejecting a House of Reps summons.

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