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: 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.

6169 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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Edo 2024: INEC, security agencies, telcos get warning ahead of governorship election

Edo 2024: INEC, security agencies, telcos get warning ahead of governorship elec...

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Edo professional group sends message to new police commissioner ahead of guber poll

Edo professional group sends message to new police commissioner ahead of guber p...

3 months ago

Ajaka’s campaign team asks IGP to remove Kogi police commissioner, speaks on Yahaya Bello's location

Ajaka’s campaign team asks IGP to remove Kogi police commissioner, speaks on Yah...

3 months ago

National security: UNESCO, Nigeria police give important advice to Nigerian youths

National security: UNESCO, Nigeria police give important advice to Nigerian yout...

3 months ago

BREAKING: WAEC reportedly set to release May/June 2024 WASSCE results, details emerge

BREAKING: WAEC reportedly set to release May/June 2024 WASSCE results, details e...

3 months ago

Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to Obasanjo's allegations against National Assembly members

Reps deputy spokesperson reacts to Obasanjo's allegations against National Assem...

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Ganduje's one year in office: APC governors, senators, Reps members to attend symposium

Ganduje's one year in office: APC governors, senators, Reps members to attend symposium

The National Progressives Hub is set to celebrate the 1st anniversary of Abdullahi Ganduje and Sen Ajibola Basiru's inauguration as APC's chairman and secretary.

We’re committed to making our library world class, National Assembly promises

We’re committed to making our library world class, National Assembly promises

The National Assembly Library Trust Fund says it is committed to upgrading the National Assembly Library to a world-class level and knowledge centre.

2027 presidency? Peter Obi to form alliance with El-Rufai? Ex-Kaduna Gov's son reacts

2027 presidency? Peter Obi to form alliance with El-Rufai? Ex-Kaduna Gov's son reacts

Bashir El-Rufai has denied rumours that his father, Nasir El-Rufai, is planning to form an alliance with Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate.

Kamala Harris vs Trump: New poll predicts winner of US 2024 election in 3 battleground states

Kamala Harris vs Trump: New poll predicts winner of US 2024 election in 3 battleground states

A recent poll released on August 10, 2024, reveals Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead of former President Donald Trump in three critical swing states.

WAEC: Here is 2023 WASSCE result of brilliant boy gifted N1m by Nigerian governor

WAEC: Here is 2023 WASSCE result of brilliant boy gifted N1m by Nigerian governor

Governor AbdulRazaq of Kwara state recently gave Shalom Adesina N1 million for his outstanding performance at the 2023 May/June WASSCE. Here is his full result.

Ogun governor Abiodun allocates 100 hectares for Naval base, dockyard, gives reason

Ogun governor Abiodun allocates 100 hectares for Naval base, dockyard, gives reason

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has given the Nigerian Navy 100 hectares of land in the Ogun Waterside area to build a Forward Operating Base.

BREAKING: Police give update on abduction of ex-Rep member Onyemaechi

BREAKING: Police give update on abduction of ex-Rep member Onyemaechi

The Delta state police command has confirmed the release of Joan Onyemaechi, a former member of the House of Representatives, who was abducted by gunmen.

WAEC digital certificate: How to access, share and confirm your certificates online in simple steps

WAEC digital certificate: How to access, share and confirm your certificates online in simple steps

Following the launch of WAEC Digital Certificate by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria office, Legit.ng walks through the process involved.

Edo election: Group sends important message to police over alleged clampdown on PDP supporters

Edo election: Group sends important message to police over alleged clampdown on PDP supporters

A pro-democracy group in Edo state led by Madam Adesua Odigie has issued a strong statement regarding recent police actions involving PDP supporters.

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