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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.

5794 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Nasarawa governorship 2023: Northern Muslim youths tackle cleric over controversial post

Nasarawa governorship 2023: Northern Muslim youths tackle cleric over controversial post

Politics

2 years ago

Experts commend President Tinubu's plans for mining sector, list other important steps to take

Experts commend President Tinubu's plans for mining sector, list other important steps to take

Nigeria

2 years ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu urges empathy, support for mental health challenges

First Lady Remi Tinubu urges empathy, support for mental health challenges

Nigeria

2 years ago

Fact-Check: Did Yakubu Gowon steal "half of CBN" as British lawmaker Tugendhat claimed?

Fact-Check: Did Yakubu Gowon steal "half of CBN" as British lawmaker Tugendhat claimed?

Nigeria

2 years ago

Buhari is now living in regrets, former president's minister says, gives reason

Buhari is now living in regrets, former president's minister says, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

Tinubu reportedly set to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as new EFCC chairman

Tinubu reportedly set to appoint Olanipekun Olukoyede as new EFCC chairman

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Digital sovereignty": NCC explains why Nigeria needs to support, invest more in data centres

"Digital sovereignty": NCC explains why Nigeria needs to support, invest more in data centres

Technology

2 years ago

The NCC's EVC, Umaru Danbatta, has revealed why Nigeria must sharpen its focus on broadband development and increase its support for data centre services.

Chicago varsity saga: Keyamo reveals what Atiku must do to prove Tinubu forged certificate

Chicago varsity saga: Keyamo reveals what Atiku must do to prove Tinubu forged certificate

Politics

2 years ago

Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation, has revealed what the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku, needs to do to prove certificate forgery against President Tinubu.

"He may be right": Igbo tribe migrated from Ile-Ife, says Ooni

"He may be right": Igbo tribe migrated from Ile-Ife, says Ooni

Nigeria

2 years ago

According to Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, historical evidence suggests that the Igbo people originally migrated from Ile-Ife, an ancient town in Osun state.

BREAKING: Governor Sanwo-Olu to demolish Jankara, Bombata, Pelewura markets

BREAKING: Governor Sanwo-Olu to demolish Jankara, Bombata, Pelewura markets

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Lagos state government says it will demolish the Jankara, Bombata and Pelewura markets in Lagos Island to allow for urban regeneration of the area.

Former governor, ex-House of Reps member, 1 other defect from PDP to APC, party reacts

Former governor, ex-House of Reps member, 1 other defect from PDP to APC, party reacts

Politics

2 years ago

The PDP chairman in Kaduna state, Felix Hyat, has said that the exit of former governor Ramalan Yero and ex-Rep. Godfrey Gaiya would not affect the party’s fortune.

Jamila Bio Ibrahim: Key facts to know about Tinubu's minister of youth nominee

Jamila Bio Ibrahim: Key facts to know about Tinubu's minister of youth nominee

Politics

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday nominated Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth in his government. Here are important facts about her.

Chicago University Saga: 4 documents Atiku planning to use to get Tinubu sacked by Supreme Court

Chicago University Saga: 4 documents Atiku planning to use to get Tinubu sacked by Supreme Court

Politics

2 years ago

The protracted legal dispute between President Bola Tinubu and his primary opponent, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 elections in Nigeria, is nearing its conclusion.

NLC, TUC suspend planned nationwide strike for 30 days after meeting with FG

NLC, TUC suspend planned nationwide strike for 30 days after meeting with FG

Nigeria

2 years ago

The leadership of the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has finally suspended the planned indefinite nationwide strike which was set to begin on Tuesday, October 3.

"Amazing Development!": Tinubu's Aide Reacts as BUA Cement Slashes Price to N3,500 Per Bag

"Amazing Development!": Tinubu's Aide Reacts as BUA Cement Slashes Price to N3,500 Per Bag

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu's aide, Dada Olusegun, commended BUA Cement as it announced the reduction of the price of cement to N3,500 on Sunday, October 1

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