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.

6267 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

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13 African Games: Flying Eagles crash out as Senegal beat Nigeria 3:2

13 African Games: Flying Eagles crash out as Senegal beat Nigeria 3:2

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"We apologise": JAMB announces date to release pending mock UTME results, reveals how to check

"We apologise": JAMB announces date to release pending mock UTME results, reveal...

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Ramadan 2024: List of countries where Muslims will fast for the longest and shortest hours

Ramadan 2024: List of countries where Muslims will fast for the longest and shor...

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Ramadan 2024: Nigerian governor announces plan to feed 171,900 people daily, 5m in 30 days

Ramadan 2024: Nigerian governor announces plan to feed 171,900 people daily, 5m...

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Ramadan 2024: Sultan-led NSCIA announces tentative dates, asks Muslims to look out for new moon

Ramadan 2024: Sultan-led NSCIA announces tentative dates, asks Muslims to look o...

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Remains of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive Rivers hometown for burial, over 50 jets expected

Remains of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive Rivers hometown for burial, over 50 j...

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BREAKING: Bandits kidnap students in Sokoto state 2 days after Kaduna abduction

BREAKING: Bandits kidnap students in Sokoto state 2 days after Kaduna abduction

Bndits, in the early hours of Saturday, March 9, reportedly kidnapped an unspecified number of Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso in Gada LGA, Sokoto state.

Drama at Herbert Wigwe’s wake-keep as "RCCG pastor" fails to recognise Peter Obi, video trends

Drama at Herbert Wigwe’s wake-keep as "RCCG pastor" fails to recognise Peter Obi, video trends

A mild drama happened at the RCCG Lion of Judah parish in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers state, during the wake-keeping of late Herbert Wigwe as Peter Obi was snubbed.

Staged or real? Nigerians react as Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou

Staged or real? Nigerians react as Anthony Joshua knocks out Francis Ngannou

Nigerians are expressing mixed reactions on social media after Anthony Joshua defeated Francis Ngannou via second-round knockout in Saudi Arabia.

"Plan ahead": 2 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2024

"Plan ahead": 2 public holidays FG will declare in March/April 2024

Legit.ng has listed the two public holidays, Easter and Eid-el-Fitr, scheduled by the federal government for April 2024, assisting you in planning ahead effectively.

"A sight worthy of a billionaire": Herbert Wigwe built cemetery for himself before his death

"A sight worthy of a billionaire": Herbert Wigwe built cemetery for himself before his death

Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, had reportedly built a befitting private tomb for himself before his death.

“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.

"Beat the deadline": How to link your NIN with Glo, MTN, Airtel and 9mobile lines in 2024

"Beat the deadline": How to link your NIN with Glo, MTN, Airtel and 9mobile lines in 2024

Legit.ng explains how Globacom, MTN, Airtel, and 9mobile subscribers in Nigeria can link their NIN to their phone lines to NIN and avoid disconnection

After Jose Peseiro's resignation, NFF appoints interim coach for Super Eagles

After Jose Peseiro's resignation, NFF appoints interim coach for Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly appointed Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles following the exit of Jose Peseiro.

Video: Nigerians react as VP Kashim Shettima, ministers, senators, others visit Buhari in Daura

Video: Nigerians react as VP Kashim Shettima, ministers, senators, others visit Buhari in Daura

Vice President Shettima led a delegation, including ministers and senators, to visit ex-President Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina, on Saturday, March 2.

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