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

Author's articles

Labour Party embroiled in fresh crisis as 2014 excos demand implementation of consent judgement

Labour Party embroiled in fresh crisis as 2014 excos demand implementation of co...

4 months ago

Kano APC chieftain reacts as Tinubu signs Northwest Development Commission bill into law

Kano APC chieftain reacts as Tinubu signs Northwest Development Commission bill...

4 months ago

Tinubu's minister hailed over developments in water, sanitation sector

Tinubu's minister hailed over developments in water, sanitation sector

4 months ago

"Fubara changed our mind": Groups pull out of planned nationwide protest in Rivers

"Fubara changed our mind": Groups pull out of planned nationwide protest in Rive...

4 months ago

"Don't repay good with evil": Southeast youths urged to stay away from nationwide protest

"Don't repay good with evil": Southeast youths urged to stay away from nationwid...

4 months ago

Quiz: Test your knowledge of Nigeria’s new minimum wage

Quiz: Test your knowledge of Nigeria’s new minimum wage

4 months ago

Amplifying youth voices: The role of young Nigerians in advocating for gender equality

Amplifying youth voices: The role of young Nigerians in advocating for gender equality

Nigeria's youth population, with a median age of 18, is driving change and reshaping societal norms through gender equality advocacy, leveraging social media.

"Landmark achievement": Reactions as Tinubu signs southeast development commission bill into law

"Landmark achievement": Reactions as Tinubu signs southeast development commission bill into law

President Tinubu has been hailed for signing the South East Development Commission bill into law. The commission is expected to fast-track the region's development.

Just in: Chekwas Okorie appointed APGA's Board of Trustees chairman

Just in: Chekwas Okorie appointed APGA's Board of Trustees chairman

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has appointed Chief Chekwas Okorie, its founder and pioneer national chairman, as the chairman of the BoT.

Bandits in Zamfara: Gov Lawal asked to explain source of video attempting to indict Matawalle

Bandits in Zamfara: Gov Lawal asked to explain source of video attempting to indict Matawalle

The Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT), has accused Zamfara state governor Dauda Lawal of having connections with bandits operating in the state.

"They want to set Nigeria on fire": Why middlebelt will boycott planned nationwide protest

"They want to set Nigeria on fire": Why middlebelt will boycott planned nationwide protest

A coalition of 200 Middle Belt youth leaders has revealed why people from the region should boycott the planned nationwide protests from August 1 to 23.

"Tissue of lies": Bandit kingpin Turji blasted for accusing defence minister of supporting terrorism

"Tissue of lies": Bandit kingpin Turji blasted for accusing defence minister of supporting terrorism

The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development has debunked Bello Turji's claim that defence minister (state) Bello Matawalle, supported banditry.

Legit Quiz: Obi at 63: How Well Do You Know Peter Obi?

Legit Quiz: Obi at 63: How Well Do You Know Peter Obi?

Apart from being the leader of the popular “Obidient Movement”, what else do you know about Peter Obi? Legit.ng’s quiz may reveal what you didn't know about him.

BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

BREAKING: Speeding train rams into Hilux pickup in Lagos, video emerges

A moving train collided with a Toyota Hilux pickup truck at a level crossing in the Mushin area of Lagos on Sunday, July 21. No fatalities have been reported

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

US elections 2024: List of Democrats who may replace Joe Biden if he drops out of presidential race

As pressure mounts on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the US 2024 presidential election, Legit.ng presents a list of top Democrats who may replace him.

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