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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.

5865 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

EFCC chairman urged to probe alleged misconduct within anti-graft agency

EFCC chairman urged to probe alleged misconduct within anti-graft agency

Nigeria

2 months ago

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid: APC youth wing takes major step in south-south

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid: APC youth wing takes major step in south-south

Politics

2 months ago

Kwara 2027: Don predicts what will happen as APC, ADC pick candidates from same LGA

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Kwara 2027: Don predicts what will happen as APC, ADC pick candidates from same LGA

Politics

2 months ago

Betta Edu: EFCC asked to give update on probe of ex-minister

Betta Edu: EFCC asked to give update on probe of ex-minister

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 elections: Scholars, civic leaders to examine citizens’ role at virtual conference

2027 elections: Scholars, civic leaders to examine citizens’ role at virtual conference

Politics

2 months ago

Timi Frank raises concerns over Ayeni’s bail conditions

Timi Frank raises concerns over Ayeni’s bail conditions

Nigeria

2 months ago

Rivers APC gov ticket: Centre defends Chinda’s eligibility amid court case

Rivers APC gov ticket: Centre defends Chinda’s eligibility amid court case

Politics

2 months ago

CCGEI has defended Rivers APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda, insisting he complied with constitutional requirements before joining the APC primary process.

Nigerian soldiers kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims in one month, group reacts

Nigerian soldiers kill 317 terrorists, rescue 221 victims in one month, group reacts

Nigeria

2 months ago

A civil society group has commended Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede after Nigerian troops neutralised 317 terrorists and arrested 314 suspects.

Senegal political crisis: Timi Frank backs Sonko, criticises President Faye

Senegal political crisis: Timi Frank backs Sonko, criticises President Faye

Africa

2 months ago

Timi Frank accuses Senegal’s President Faye of abandoning reform ideals while praising PM Sonko's role in the push for accountability and independence in Senegal.

Tinubu, Umo Eno hailed as APC conducts peaceful primaries in Akwa Ibom

Tinubu, Umo Eno hailed as APC conducts peaceful primaries in Akwa Ibom

Politics

2 months ago

Akwa Ibom Renewed Hope Ambassadors coordinator Obong Prince Ikim has commended the APC for conducting peaceful primaries and urged Nigerians to embrace unity.

2027 elections: Lagos LGA chairman reacts as Tinubu clinches APC presidential ticket

2027 elections: Lagos LGA chairman reacts as Tinubu clinches APC presidential ticket

Politics

2 months ago

Ikorodu's Chairman, Ladega, congratulates President Tinubu on his APC 2027 nomination, endorsing leadership reforms under the Renewed Hope agenda.

Skills gap debate fuels support for education minister’s TVET Reforms

Skills gap debate fuels support for education minister’s TVET Reforms

Education

2 months ago

Nigeria’s TVET reforms, led by minister Alausa, address skills shortages, enhancing employability through practical training, amidst rising unemployment concerns.

Police seize ‘illicit drugs’ worth ₦7.8bn in Lagos, arrest suspect using POS paper business as cover

Police seize ‘illicit drugs’ worth ₦7.8bn in Lagos, arrest suspect using POS paper business as cover

Nigeria

2 months ago

Zone 2 police recover 425 bags of suspected Canadian Loud in Lagos. Suspect Eke Henry Ifeanyi linked drug distribution to a wider network, including bribery attempts

Live Updates: Results of APC presidential primary between Tinubu and Osifor emerge, videos trend

Live

Live Updates: Results of APC presidential primary between Tinubu and Osifor emerge, videos trend

Politics

2 months ago

The ruling APC has commenced its presidential primary election, a battleground for President Bola Tinubu and his major opponent, Osifo Stanley, ahead of 2027.

Ezekwesili, Salihu call for inclusive policies to tackle inequality in Nigeria

Ezekwesili, Salihu call for inclusive policies to tackle inequality in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ezekwesili and Amina Salihu urge Nigerian authorities to adopt inclusive policies, highlighting gender equity and grassroots development for sustainable growth.

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