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

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37bn dollars foreign reserve: Northeast APC stakeholders hail Tinubu, asks Nigerians to be patient

37bn dollars foreign reserve: Northeast APC stakeholders hail Tinubu, asks Niger...

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Cabinet reshuffle: Centre lists minister Keyamo's achievements in Nigeria's aviation sector

Cabinet reshuffle: Centre lists minister Keyamo's achievements in Nigeria's avia...

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FG takes action after Sunday Igboho petitioned UK prime minister on Yoruba Nation

FG takes action after Sunday Igboho petitioned UK prime minister on Yoruba Natio...

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Nigeria at 64: Stakeholders react as women’s struggle for gender equity continues

Nigeria at 64: Stakeholders react as women’s struggle for gender equity continue...

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2024 budget: House committee on appropriations lauded for transparency

2024 budget: House committee on appropriations lauded for transparency

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"FG not a travel agency": Atiku's aide tackles Onanuga over Comment on Tinubu's vacation

"FG not a travel agency": Atiku's aide tackles Onanuga over Comment on Tinubu's...

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Northern groups commend NSA Ribadu, Matawalle as soldiers kill another notorious terrorist leader

Northern groups commend NSA Ribadu, Matawalle as soldiers kill another notorious terrorist leader

A coalition of civil society groups has praised NSA Nuhu Ribadu and Defence Minister (state) Bello Matawalle for efforts against bandits and terrorists.

Banditry: Group applauds intensified military action in Sokoto, hails Tinubu, Matawalle

Banditry: Group applauds intensified military action in Sokoto, hails Tinubu, Matawalle

The Patriots for Peace and Social Development has hailed Bello Matawalle, over the recent surge in military operations in Sokoto and other parts of the north.

US election 2024: Kamala Harris releases medical report, puts Trump under pressure

US election 2024: Kamala Harris releases medical report, puts Trump under pressure

US Vice President Kamala Harris has released her medical report which declares her in "excellent health" and fit for office, ahead of the November elections.

Agege LGA chairman asks police to probe ex-ogun deputy speaker’s land ownership claim

Agege LGA chairman asks police to probe ex-ogun deputy speaker’s land ownership claim

Agege LGA chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi has addressed allegations of seizing and demolishing property belonging to former Ogun deputy speaker Edwards Ayo-Odugbesan.

IT expert Mac Eze Nwachukwu explains how AI can solve Nigeria's unemployment problem

IT expert Mac Eze Nwachukwu explains how AI can solve Nigeria's unemployment problem

Nigerian-American AI expert Mac Eze Nwachukwu shared insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can create new job opportunities for Nigerian youths.

Timi Frank accuses Wike of plot to block allocation to LGs in Rivers, sends message to Tinubu

Timi Frank accuses Wike of plot to block allocation to LGs in Rivers, sends message to Tinubu

Timi Frank raised an alarm over an alleged plot by FCT minister Nyesom Wike to secure a court injunction blocking funds to 22 LGAs in Rivers state.

10-year-old author wins award as Book On Review With Benji celebrates decade on radio

10-year-old author wins award as Book On Review With Benji celebrates decade on radio

Book On Review With Benji marks 10 years with awards ceremony at Eko Hotel Lagos as Jesutise Tanimowo wins Most Original Story award for "Temi's Nightmare".

Pastor Adeboye speaks on Rolls Royce gift to Bishop Oyedepo on 70th birthday, video trends

Pastor Adeboye speaks on Rolls Royce gift to Bishop Oyedepo on 70th birthday, video trends

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, RCCG General Overseer, has defended the gift of a Rolls Royce to Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church during his 70th birthday.

Akwa Ibom gov picks daughter to oversee First Lady's office after wife's death, speaks on remarrying

Akwa Ibom gov picks daughter to oversee First Lady's office after wife's death, speaks on remarrying

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has picked his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as Acting First Lady. Governor Eno's wife, Pastor Patience Eno, died recently.

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