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.

6260 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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UK introduces new visa rules for care workers, speaks on future immigration plans

UK introduces new visa rules for care workers, speaks on future immigration plan...

a month ago

Nigerians react as Kemi Badenoch emerges UK's Conservative Party leader

Nigerians react as Kemi Badenoch emerges UK's Conservative Party leader

5 months ago

Man tried to kill himself as UK deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians in single flight

Man tried to kill himself as UK deports 44 Nigerians, Ghanaians in single flight

6 months ago

Ukraine: 20 killed, over 50 injured as Russia hits Kyiv's children's hospital with deadly missiles

Ukraine: 20 killed, over 50 injured as Russia hits Kyiv's children's hospital wi...

9 months ago

Photo shows "white ram intended for sacrifice" for crowning of Prince Charles as King of England?

Photo shows "white ram intended for sacrifice" for crowning of Prince Charles as...

11 months ago

Daniel Anjorin: Photos as Arsenal honour 14-year-old British-Nigerian fan killed in sword attack

Daniel Anjorin: Photos as Arsenal honour 14-year-old British-Nigerian fan killed...

11 months ago

“Russia using Boko Haram's tactics”: Why Nigeria, others should stand with Ukraine, envoy explains

“Russia using Boko Haram's tactics”: Why Nigeria, others should stand with Ukraine, envoy explains

In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Ukraine's ambassador to Nigeria, Kholostenko Ivan, said Russia is behaving like Boko Haram and called for Nigeria's support.

“They'll face consequences”: Companies helping Russia evade sanctions will be blacklisted by US

“They'll face consequences”: Companies helping Russia evade sanctions will be blacklisted by US

The United States and its European allies have announced plans to impose sweeping sanctions on countries, companies and individuals helping Russia evade sanctions.

British govt bans Nigerian students, others from bringing their families to UK, gives condition

British govt bans Nigerian students, others from bringing their families to UK, gives condition

The British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced new immigration rules banning overseas students, including Nigerians, from bringing their families to the UK.

Russia bombs Ukraine’s grain stores: Why should Nigerians care?

Russia bombs Ukraine’s grain stores: Why should Nigerians care?

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's grain stories are expected to have negative impacts on Nigeria's economy. Among others, the attacks will cause increase in food prices.

“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

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.

King Charles III is finally crowned as England's monarch, photos, video emerge

King Charles III is finally crowned as England's monarch, photos, video emerge

Britain’s King Charles III has been crowned in a historic royal event witnessed by hundreds of high-profile guests inside Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.

The war in Ukraine disproportionately affects non-white Russians

The war in Ukraine disproportionately affects non-white Russians

A report revealed that the republics of Dagestan and Buryatia, populated mostly by non-whites, suffered the highest death tolls in Putin's war against Ukraine.

Nigerians react as UK prime minister Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office

Nigerians react as UK prime minister Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office

Nigerians are expressing diverse reactions following the untimely resignation of Liz Truss, the prime minister of the United Kingdom on Thursday, October 20.

BREAKING: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns after 6 Weeks in Office

BREAKING: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns after 6 Weeks in Office

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday announced her resignation just a month and a half after taking office. Truss said she couldn't deliver the mandate.

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