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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

Has APC national chairman Abdullahi Adamu resigned? Here is what we know

Has APC national chairman Abdullahi Adamu resigned? Here is what we know

Politics

2 years ago

"Share 50k palliatives in the market every Monday": Shehu Sani reveals how to end IPOB's sit-at-home

"Share 50k palliatives in the market every Monday": Shehu Sani reveals how to end IPOB's sit-at-home

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Tinubu is yet to move into Aso Villa 6 weeks after inauguration, new report states, gives reason

President Tinubu is yet to move into Aso Villa 6 weeks after inauguration, new report states, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

President Tinubu gives Gbajabiamila, others new appointments

President Tinubu gives Gbajabiamila, others new appointments

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tribunal gives verdict on petition seeking to sack Fintiri as Adamawa governor

Tribunal gives verdict on petition seeking to sack Fintiri as Adamawa governor

Politics

2 years ago

Fuel subsidy removal: Imo governor Uzodimma increases workers' salaries

Fuel subsidy removal: Imo governor Uzodimma increases workers' salaries

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi speaks on alleged plan to contest for presidency again in 2027, Tinubu's offer of appointment slots

Peter Obi speaks on alleged plan to contest for presidency again in 2027, Tinubu's offer of appointment slots

Politics

2 years ago

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has reacted to the reports claiming he said he was looking forward to contesting again in 2027.

Full list: NJC recommends appointment of 23 judges to President Tinubu

Full list: NJC recommends appointment of 23 judges to President Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday, July 14, recommended the appointment of 23 judicial officers for the Federal High Court to President Bola Tinubu.

Oba of Benin reveals why Nigerians should support President Tinubu

Oba of Benin reveals why Nigerians should support President Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Oba of Benin, Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpol, Ewuare II, on Friday, July 14, urged Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he is already working.

Godwin Emefiele: FG reportedly files 2-count charge against suspended CBN governor, details emerge

Godwin Emefiele: FG reportedly files 2-count charge against suspended CBN governor, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Federal Government has reportedly filed a two-count charge of illegal processions of firearm and ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended CBN governor.

5 Nigerian Governors Who Handed Over Power to Their Deputies and Why They Did So

5 Nigerian Governors Who Handed Over Power to Their Deputies and Why They Did So

Politics

2 years ago

Legit.ng highlights some state governors who followed the relevant constitutional provisions by handing over power to their deputies when they're not available.

UNILAG explains why applicant with 326 JAMB/UTME score was not given admission

UNILAG explains why applicant with 326 JAMB/UTME score was not given admission

Education

2 years ago

University of Lagos (UNILAG) has revealed why a female candidate who scored 326 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) wasn't admitted.

JAMB fraud: List of “candidates" charged to court over malpractices in 2023 UTME emerges

JAMB fraud: List of “candidates" charged to court over malpractices in 2023 UTME emerges

Education

2 years ago

Amid the Mmesoma Ejikeme saga, four persons have been arraigned for alleged malpractices in the JAMB's 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

BREAKING: Court Gives Verdict on Godwin Emefiele's Case, Reveals What DSS Must Do within 7 days

BREAKING: Court Gives Verdict on Godwin Emefiele's Case, Reveals What DSS Must Do within 7 days

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Federal Capital Territory high court has ordered the DSS to charge Emefiele, suspended CBN governor, to court if they have criminal allegations against him.

Former PDP governorship aspirant Ikhine defects to APC in Edo

Former PDP governorship aspirant Ikhine defects to APC in Edo

Politics

2 years ago

Engr Gideon Ikhine, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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