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)

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, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

6242 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Agriculture in Nigeria: Tinubu's Minister Hailed for Reforms Boosting Food Production

Agriculture in Nigeria: Tinubu's Minister Hailed for Reforms Boosting Food Produ...

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Soludo speaks on impact of fake native doctors: "23 Anambra youths on death row in Indonesia"

Soludo speaks on impact of fake native doctors: "23 Anambra youths on death row...

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Ondo: Over 150 civil servants at risk of being homeless as govt marks houses for demolition in Akure

Ondo: Over 150 civil servants at risk of being homeless as govt marks houses for...

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Data price hike: Students cry out as Nigerian university switches to online lectures

Data price hike: Students cry out as Nigerian university switches to online lect...

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Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajimobi university

Legit.ng editorial assistant graduates with First Class honours from Abiola Ajim...

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Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends message to Makinde

Royal tussle in Oyo as controversy trails appointment of monarch, family sends m...

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Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, businesses

Kano residents, traders panic as deadly gang clashes disrupt daily life, businesses

Residents of Kano face growing fear as violent gang clashes intensify. Police have arrested eight suspects, but locals allege political backing shields major thugs.

Rivers state emergency rule: NBA asked to declare one-month boycott of all courts

Rivers state emergency rule: NBA asked to declare one-month boycott of all courts

The Centre for Constitutional Watch (CCW) criticised the Nigerian Bar Association’s response to the constitutional crisis in Rivers state, urging stronger action.

NELFUND: Adamawa university students accuse school of withholding refunds

NELFUND: Adamawa university students accuse school of withholding refunds

MAUTECH Yola students are protesting over unpaid NELFUND refunds, accusing the school of neglect as living costs rise and physical protests are banned.

Jonathan receives Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea, Azibaola Robert congratulates ex-president

Jonathan receives Sunhak Peace Prize in South Korea, Azibaola Robert congratulates ex-president

Nigerian entrepreneur Robert Azibaola has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on receiving the prestigious Global Sunak Peace Prize Award.

Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in key northern state

Tinubu told to declare state of emergency in key northern state

A human rights group, The Northern Citizens Alliance for Justice (NCAJ), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara state.

Senator Ndume under fire over comments against Tinubu’s appointments, budgeting

Senator Ndume under fire over comments against Tinubu’s appointments, budgeting

An APC group has slammed Senator Ali Ndume for his comments on alleged fund mismanagement and constitutional breaches in President Tinubu’s appointments.

PDP governors speak on endorsing El-Rufai, Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket

PDP governors speak on endorsing El-Rufai, Peter Obi 2027 presidential ticket

PDP governors have denied backing 2027 presidential ticket featuring former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Rivers emergency rule: Wike, Fubara asked to sign peace pact within 90 days

Rivers emergency rule: Wike, Fubara asked to sign peace pact within 90 days

The Coalition for Democracy and Development (CDD) urges Wike and Fubara to resolve differences and sign a peace pact within 90 days to end Rivers state's crisis.

Alleged plan by top politicians to sponsor protest against Benue governor uncovered

Alleged plan by top politicians to sponsor protest against Benue governor uncovered

The Conference of Harmonized Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has accused some unnamed politicians of plotting to sponsor protests against Governor Alia.

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