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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APC chieftain speaks on consequences of Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

APC chieftain speaks on consequences of Ndume's removal as Senate chief whip

3 months ago

N70k minimum wage: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu's govt should be cautious

N70k minimum wage: APC chieftain explains why Tinubu's govt should be cautious

3 months ago

N70k minimum wage: NYSC corps members deserve pay increase, says APC chieftain

N70k minimum wage: NYSC corps members deserve pay increase, says APC chieftain

3 months ago

Nationwide protest: I'm working to create a platform for dialogue and reform, says APC chieftain Obidike

Nationwide protest: I'm working to create a platform for dialogue and reform, sa...

3 months ago

Take It Back, 2 other groups call off protest in north-central states, reveal way forward

Take It Back, 2 other groups call off protest in north-central states, reveal wa...

3 months ago

Nationwide protest: Nigerian tech community withdraws, gives reason

Nationwide protest: Nigerian tech community withdraws, gives reason

3 months ago

This is what you should do if you linked your NIN to your SIM and still got barred, according to NIMC

This is what you should do if you linked your NIN to your SIM and still got barred, according to NIMC

If you link your NIN to your SIMs and the line(s) remained barred, it could be a result of SIM registration information being inconsistent with your NIN records

How to check if your NIN has been successfully linked to your MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile SIM

How to check if your NIN has been successfully linked to your MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile SIM

This piece explains the simple steps to follow for telecom subscribers who want to verify if their NIN has been linked to their MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile SIMs.

Nationwide protest: Group wants PDP acting chairman Damagum arrested, gives reason

Nationwide protest: Group wants PDP acting chairman Damagum arrested, gives reason

A pro-democracy group has asked the DSS to arrest Iliya Umar Damagum, PDP acting national chairman, over his alleged support for the planned nationwide protest.

NASS Rivers caucus explains why youths should shun nationwide protest

NASS Rivers caucus explains why youths should shun nationwide protest

The Rivers State House of Representatives Caucus has explained why the youths in the state and across Nigeria should boycott the forthcoming nationwide protest.

Nationwide protest: Benue youth groups withdraw as Tinubu's minister intervenes

Nationwide protest: Benue youth groups withdraw as Tinubu's minister intervenes

About 1,000 youth groups in Benue state said they have withdrawn from the nationwide protest following the intervention of water minister Joseph Terlumun Utsev.

Nigeria leads as list of top 10 African universities with best teaching skills emerges

Nigeria leads as list of top 10 African universities with best teaching skills emerges

Legit.ng resents the list of top 10 African universities with the best teaching skills, as ranked by Times Higher Education. University of Cross River tops the list.

"Reps may call for Kyari's sack": Agbese defends Dangote Refinery against new allegation

"Reps may call for Kyari's sack": Agbese defends Dangote Refinery against new allegation

The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, alleged that the NNPC and the NMDPRA are peddling false allegations against Dangote Refinery.

2024/25 admission: University of Ibadan announces date for Post-UTME exam, shares details

2024/25 admission: University of Ibadan announces date for Post-UTME exam, shares details

The University of Ibadan has announced the opening of its admission portal for post-UTME and Direct Entry registration for the 2024/2025 admission.

Quiz: Can you identify these Nigerian politicians through their unique fashion symbols?

Quiz: Can you identify these Nigerian politicians through their unique fashion symbols?

How well can you identify these Nigerian politicians based on their unique fashion symbols? Take this fun and exciting quiz by Legit.ng to test your knowledge.

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