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.

6244 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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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

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

Alleged plan by top politicians to sponsor protest against Benue governor uncove...

9 days ago

Adamawa governor Fintiri to Tour all 21 LGAs, vows to evaluate council chairmen's performance

Adamawa governor Fintiri to Tour all 21 LGAs, vows to evaluate council chairmen'...

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Anambra guber: 1,630 delegates set to elect APC candidate

Anambra guber: 1,630 delegates set to elect APC candidate

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April 2025 Holy Ghost Service: Pastor Adeboye releases 7 prayer points

April 2025 Holy Ghost Service: Pastor Adeboye releases 7 prayer points

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Stolen jewellery saga: How Patience Jonathan’s ex-aides languish in jail after 40 court adjournments

Stolen jewellery saga: How Patience Jonathan’s ex-aides languish in jail after 4...

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Gov Fintiri reacts as DSS rescues 2 Catholic priests kidnapped in Adamawa, arrests church member

Gov Fintiri reacts as DSS rescues 2 Catholic priests kidnapped in Adamawa, arrests church member

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing two Catholic priests kidnapped in Numan.

2027 elections: Has Atiku resigned from PDP? Media aide reacts

2027 elections: Has Atiku resigned from PDP? Media aide reacts

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has debunked the rumours that he has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He asked his supporters to ignore the rumours.

EFCC accused of raiding Aisha Achimugu's home, harassing 80-year-old mother: ' Political witch-hunt’

EFCC accused of raiding Aisha Achimugu's home, harassing 80-year-old mother: ' Political witch-hunt’

A coalition has condemned EFCC's declaration of Aisha Achimugu as wanted, alleging injustice and a politically motivated witch-hunt of the businesswoman.

Explainer: How do I get a UK student visa from Nigeria?

Explainer: How do I get a UK student visa from Nigeria?

If you intend to study in the UK as a Nigerian, you need a UK student Visa. In this guide, Legit.ng explains all the requirements and processes involved.

Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get commendation

Food security: 5 FG's policies "yielding positive results" as Tinubu, Kyari get commendation

GGAN said the agricultural policies of President Tinubu and the minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, are transforming the sector.

Fintiri announces free dialysis in Adamawa, purchases CT Scans for 2 hospitals

Fintiri announces free dialysis in Adamawa, purchases CT Scans for 2 hospitals

Governor Fintiri has boosted healthcare in Adamawa state with new CT scans and free dialysis services, ensuring better medical care for residents.

Rivers: Sole administrator asked to publicly declare his assets

Rivers: Sole administrator asked to publicly declare his assets

A coalition of conscientious citizens has called on Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers state, to publicly declare his assets.

Ihedioha at 60: Peter Obi, ex-NEC chairman, others attend ex-Imo gov's birthday thanksgiving

Ihedioha at 60: Peter Obi, ex-NEC chairman, others attend ex-Imo gov's birthday thanksgiving

The 2023 LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was among the dignitaries who honoured the ex-Governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, as he marked his 60th birthday.

Uromi Killings: Edo governor’s aide Daniel Eromosele accuses PDP of destabilisation plot

Uromi Killings: Edo governor’s aide Daniel Eromosele accuses PDP of destabilisation plot

Daniel Eromosele, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo's aide, has accused the PDP of fueling violence in the state as part of an alleged plot to render it ungovernable.

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