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

Author's articles

Rivers crisis: National Assembly under fire for approving Tinubu's state of emergency

Rivers crisis: National Assembly under fire for approving Tinubu's state of emer...

25 days ago

Emergency rule in Rivers: Nigerians in diaspora react, tell Tinubu what to do

Emergency rule in Rivers: Nigerians in diaspora react, tell Tinubu what to do

26 days ago

Not vacated: Group speaks on court order restraining Senate from probing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Not vacated: Group speaks on court order restraining Senate from probing Natasha...

26 days ago

Rivers State of Emergency: Reno Omokri accuses Abati of political bias, clarifies Tinubu's statement

Rivers State of Emergency: Reno Omokri accuses Abati of political bias, clarifie...

26 days ago

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

28 days ago

VIDEO: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

VIDEO: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians On Rivers Political Crisis

28 days ago

Outstanding performance: Jigawa governor Namadi bags prestigious award

Outstanding performance: Jigawa governor Namadi bags prestigious award

Jigawa sate governor Umar Namadi has been honoured with an Award of Excellence for outstanding leadership by the Abdullahi Mahmood Foundation (AMF).

Coalition disowns false allegations against security firm, backs anti-oil theft efforts

Coalition disowns false allegations against security firm, backs anti-oil theft efforts

A civil society coalition accused individuals in the Niger Delta of impersonation to spread false claims against Tantita, a firm combating oil theft.

US govt explains why it expelled South Africa's ambassador, says he hates Trump

US govt explains why it expelled South Africa's ambassador, says he hates Trump

The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, for allegedly "hating" President Trump and America, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

UK introduces new visa rules for care workers, speaks on future immigration plans

UK introduces new visa rules for care workers, speaks on future immigration plans

The UK government has implemented new visa rules for care workers, reducing dependence on foreign recruitment while prioritising professionals already in the country

Full list of 41 countries Trump is considering for new travel ban

Full list of 41 countries Trump is considering for new travel ban

At least 41 countries are being considered for a potential new travel ban by President Donald Trump's administration. African countries are on the list.

El-Rufai's defection: No politician who jumps between parties has ever become president, says Omokri

El-Rufai's defection: No politician who jumps between parties has ever become president, says Omokri

Ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri said no Nigerian politician who frequently switches parties has ever become president, emphasising the need for political stability.

Tinubu govt urged to probe alleged plan to suspend naira-for-crude oil swap deal

Tinubu govt urged to probe alleged plan to suspend naira-for-crude oil swap deal

The Conference of Progressive Nigerians (CPN) has urged President Tinubu to probe the NNPCL's alleged plan to suspend the naira-for-crude oil swap deal.

National Assembly celebrates Commonwealth Day, makes important pledge

National Assembly celebrates Commonwealth Day, makes important pledge

The National Assembly marks Commonwealth Day 2025, promoting democracy, youth engagement, and international cooperation while advocating for CPA recognition.

Natasha: Analyst faults Saraki for asking Akpabio to step aside for investigations

Natasha: Analyst faults Saraki for asking Akpabio to step aside for investigations

Political analyst Shadrach Ogbonnaya has challenged Bukola Saraki's call for Godswill Akpabio to step aside over Natasha's sexual harassment allegations.

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