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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

Sultan finally announces date for Eid Al-Adha 2023 in Nigeria

Sultan finally announces date for Eid Al-Adha 2023 in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 years ago

Eid Al-Adha date announced as Dhul Hijjah crescent is sighted in Saudi Arabia

Eid Al-Adha date announced as Dhul Hijjah crescent is sighted in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

3 years ago

Trouble for Akpabio as 22 APC senators reportedly set to defect to PDP

Trouble for Akpabio as 22 APC senators reportedly set to defect to PDP

Politics

3 years ago

Loan Act: Students to pay up to 220k as Bayero University Kano (BUK) announces increase in tuition fees

Loan Act: Students to pay up to 220k as Bayero University Kano (BUK) announces increase in tuition fees

Education

3 years ago

UTME 2023: List of best candidates, their scores and states of origin emerges

UTME 2023: List of best candidates, their scores and states of origin emerges

Education

3 years ago

"My life as a cab driver": President Tinubu reveals why a Naval officer slapped him in US

"My life as a cab driver": President Tinubu reveals why a Naval officer slapped him in US

Nigeria

3 years ago

2023 Hajj: 6 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia, 30 undergoing treatment, details emerge

2023 Hajj: 6 Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia, 30 undergoing treatment, details emerge

Nigeria

3 years ago

Nigeria has lost six pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj to the cold hand of death, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) disclosed on Saturday.

Frank Odita: Former police spokesperson dies after brief illness

Frank Odita: Former police spokesperson dies after brief illness

Nigeria

3 years ago

Frank Odita, an ex-police spokesperson, has died at the age of 84 in Lagos, according to a statement on Saturday, June 24, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson.

Tinubu meets President of Benin Republic, makes fresh promises after removal of fuel subsidy

Tinubu meets President of Benin Republic, makes fresh promises after removal of fuel subsidy

Nigeria

3 years ago

President Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to work with Republic of Benin towards economic prosperity as both states need each other, especially on trade issues.

Reno Omokri shares letter Chicago State University sent him after asking if Tinubu attended school

Reno Omokri shares letter Chicago State University sent him after asking if Tinubu attended school

Politics

3 years ago

Reno Omokri, a PDP chieftain, has shared a letter sent to him by the Chicago State University after asking if Bola Tinubu indeed graduated from the school.

Tinubu opens up on whereabouts of his original certificate from Chicago State University, reveals his age

Tinubu opens up on whereabouts of his original certificate from Chicago State University, reveals his age

Politics

3 years ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, says he was born on March 29, 1952. He also said he has received his certificate from Chicago State University.

Presidency 2023: Chicago university finally speaks on Tinubu's graduation

Presidency 2023: Chicago university finally speaks on Tinubu's graduation

Politics

3 years ago

Bola Tinubu, national leader of Nigeria's ruling APC and presidential aspirant, indeed graduated from the Chicago State University, the school has confirmed.

“If Russia wins, it will lead to World War III”: President Zelenskyy reveals why Africa should support Ukraine

“If Russia wins, it will lead to World War III”: President Zelenskyy reveals why Africa should support Ukraine

Europe

3 years ago

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a digital press conference with Legit.ng and other African news media, called for Africa’s support for Ukraine against Russia.

Has FG truly approved 114% salary increase for Tinubu, Shettima, governors, others? Here is what we know

Has FG truly approved 114% salary increase for Tinubu, Shettima, governors, others? Here is what we know

Nigeria

3 years ago

The RMAFC says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not approved the increment of salaries of political office-holders, judicial and public office holders by 114%.

Fuel subsidy removal: PDP governor increases minimum wage, reduces work days to 3 per week

Fuel subsidy removal: PDP governor increases minimum wage, reduces work days to 3 per week

Nigeria

3 years ago

The Edo state government has announced the reduction of civil servants' work days to three per week to cushion the effect of the removal of the fuel subsidy.

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