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

Nigerian-American group gives Senate 7-day ultimatum to reinstate Natasha: "The world is watching"

Nigerian-American group gives Senate 7-day ultimatum to reinstate Natasha: "The...

a month ago

Chief judge takes fresh action on Nnamdi Kanu’s case

Chief judge takes fresh action on Nnamdi Kanu’s case

a month ago

Photos emerge as El-Rufai visits Ex-President Buhari in Kaduna

Photos emerge as El-Rufai visits Ex-President Buhari in Kaduna

a month ago

FG commits to ensuring health financing for young Nigerians

FG commits to ensuring health financing for young Nigerians

a month ago

Benue Crisis: APC Groups Send Urgent Message to Tinubu, Ganduje

Benue Crisis: APC Groups Send Urgent Message to Tinubu, Ganduje

a month ago

Niger Delta: Human rights violation allegations against Tantita dismissed

Niger Delta: Human rights violation allegations against Tantita dismissed

a month ago

Obasanjo at 88: Olowu greets ex-President, describes him as a 'rare breed'

Obasanjo at 88: Olowu greets ex-President, describes him as a 'rare breed'

Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr. Hameed Adekunle Oyelude, congratulates former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, praising him as a rare leader.

Tinubu asked to intervene as group raises alarm on alleged plot to return fuel subsidies

Tinubu asked to intervene as group raises alarm on alleged plot to return fuel subsidies

Concerned Nigerians have warned of a plot to disrupt crude oil supply to local refineries, causing fuel shortages. They urged President Tinubu to intervene.

Renewable energy: Joy for Adamawa residents as government moves to light up rural communities

Renewable energy: Joy for Adamawa residents as government moves to light up rural communities

Adamawa state has partnered with the Rural Electrification Agency to boost renewable energy access, attracting $1.9 billion in investments and creating 40,000 jobs.

Founder reacts as Tinubu approves license for Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management

Founder reacts as Tinubu approves license for Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management

President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s first private aviation university, IBUAM, founded by Isaac Balami to advance education and aviation.

NASS clerk calls for legislative drafting manuals as members of British parliament visit Nigeria

NASS clerk calls for legislative drafting manuals as members of British parliament visit Nigeria

Nigeria’s National Assembly Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana, urges the creation of legislative drafting manuals to enhance lawmaking and align with global standards.

Tax reform bills: CSOs react as Senate, Reps leadership hold public hearing

Tax reform bills: CSOs react as Senate, Reps leadership hold public hearing

A coalition of Nigerian civil society groups have commended the National Assembly Finance Committees for a transparent public hearing on the tax reform bills.

Group reacts to Supreme Court ruling which bars CBN from releasing Rivers allocations

Group reacts to Supreme Court ruling which bars CBN from releasing Rivers allocations

The Rivers Good Governance Agenda has reacted to the Supreme Court ruling which stopped the CBN from giving funds to the Rivers state government.

Adamawa floods: Governor Fintiri gives N250,000 each to 1,896 households

Adamawa floods: Governor Fintiri gives N250,000 each to 1,896 households

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri launches aid for 1,896 flood-affected households in Adamawa, providing ₦250,000 per family and shelter kits for rebuilding.

Ramadan 2025: I mistakenly drank water while fasting, what should I do? Islamic scholar reacts

Ramadan 2025: I mistakenly drank water while fasting, what should I do? Islamic scholar reacts

During Ramadan, a young Muslim accidentally drinks water while fasting, sparking concerns about the fast's validity. Islamic scholar Mudathir Ishaq weighs in.

Nurudeen Lawal