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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.

5985 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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"Financial help for burial is hereby suspended": House of Reps member tells constituents

"Financial help for burial is hereby suspended": House of Reps member tells constituents

Nigeria

2 years ago

Oyo governor Makinde approves N25,000 wage awards for workers, N15,000 for pensioners

Oyo governor Makinde approves N25,000 wage awards for workers, N15,000 for pensioners

Nigeria

2 years ago

Pastor Ashimolowo gives foodstuffs, clothes to 30,000 households, funds surgeries in Ikorodu crusade

Pastor Ashimolowo gives foodstuffs, clothes to 30,000 households, funds surgeries in Ikorodu crusade

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland: Senator Natasha pays condolence visit to family of late monarch in Kogi

Ohinoyi of Ebiraland: Senator Natasha pays condolence visit to family of late monarch in Kogi

Politics

2 years ago

Tension as Arewa council supports Hausa leader suspended for Disrespecting Olubadan

Tension as Arewa council supports Hausa leader suspended for Disrespecting Olubadan

Nigeria

2 years ago

Aide gives update on power minister Adelabu's health after private jet crash-landed in Ibadan

Aide gives update on power minister Adelabu's health after private jet crash-landed in Ibadan

Nigeria

2 years ago

Kogi governorship election 2023: Group calls for Dino Melaye's arrest, gives reason

Kogi governorship election 2023: Group calls for Dino Melaye's arrest, gives reason

Politics

2 years ago

The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria has called for the arrest of the Kogi PDP guber candidate, Dino Melaye, over alleged involvement in a 2007 mayhem.

FG gives update, begins investigation as private jet conveying Tinubu's minister crash-lands

FG gives update, begins investigation as private jet conveying Tinubu's minister crash-lands

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) is probing the private jet accident at the Ibadan Airport, involving the power minister, Adebayo Adelabu.

BREAKING: Ex-Governor Ayade loses as Court of Appeal gives verdict in Cross River Senatorial Election

BREAKING: Ex-Governor Ayade loses as Court of Appeal gives verdict in Cross River Senatorial Election

Politics

2 years ago

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has affirmed PDP's Jarigbe Jarigbe as the winner of the Cross River North senatorial district election and dismissed Ayade's petition.

Shehu Sani advises Rivers governor Fubara on how to deal with Wike

Shehu Sani advises Rivers governor Fubara on how to deal with Wike

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central lawmaker, has advised the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on how to address his crisis with Nyesom Wike.

List of govt polytechnics, colleges of education upgraded to universities

List of govt polytechnics, colleges of education upgraded to universities

Education

2 years ago

Here is a list of some polytechnics and colleges of education in Nigeria that have been converted to universities by the federal and state governments.

"You must be single": NDA announces admission opening for 76 Regular Course, lists requirements

"You must be single": NDA announces admission opening for 76 Regular Course, lists requirements

Education

2 years ago

The Nigerian Army on Saturday, October 28, announced the opening of applications for admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), 76 Regular Course.

"Renewed hope": What Natasha's appeal court victory means for PDP, Austin Okai speaks

"Renewed hope": What Natasha's appeal court victory means for PDP, Austin Okai speaks

Politics

2 years ago

Comrade Usman Okai Austin, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti on her victory at the Court of Appeal.

3 ways to check WASSCE, NECO results from your phone

3 ways to check WASSCE, NECO results from your phone

Education

2 years ago

In this article, Legit.ng explains three simple ways to check your WAEC and NECO results using your mobile device, making the process quick and hassle-free.

Senator leads over 2,000 PDP members to APC after Supreme Court verdict

Senator leads over 2,000 PDP members to APC after Supreme Court verdict

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Ayo Akinyelure is among over 2,000 members of the PDP who have defected to the ruling APC in Idanre, Idanre local government area of Ondo state.

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