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.

6251 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

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 s...

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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 rura...

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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 Aeronau...

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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 parliame...

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

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

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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 alloca...

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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.

Russia vs Ukraine: Trump's attempt to bully Zelensky in viral video fails as World leaders react

Russia vs Ukraine: Trump's attempt to bully Zelensky in viral video fails as World leaders react

European leaders said they are behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the US President Donald Trump attempted to bully him in the White House.

Spacehack 2025: We’ll build a digitally advanced Adamawa, Governor Fintiri assures youths

Spacehack 2025: We’ll build a digitally advanced Adamawa, Governor Fintiri assures youths

Adamawa Governor Fintiri has reaffirmed his commitment to empowering Adamawa youths with essential tools and skills to help them achieve their dreams.

Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha for allegedly defaming her husband, demands N250bn damages

Akpabio’s wife sues Natasha for allegedly defaming her husband, demands N250bn damages

Unoma Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has sued Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamation and violation of fundamental human rights.

Governor Fintiri speaks on how he's handling security as Nigerian Army general visits Adamawa

Governor Fintiri speaks on how he's handling security as Nigerian Army general visits Adamawa

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said his administration is committed to tackling crime in Adamawa state just as he urged citizens to support security agencies.

Philip Agbese dismisses Bafarawa’s open letter, defends Tinubu’s economic reforms

Philip Agbese dismisses Bafarawa’s open letter, defends Tinubu’s economic reforms

House of Reps member Philip Agbese has dismissed the open letter written by former Sokoto state governor Attahiru Bafarawa to President Bola Tinubu.

Land dispute allegations: Pastor Ashimolowo reacts, warns against defamation

Land dispute allegations: Pastor Ashimolowo reacts, warns against defamation

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has dismissed allegations of illegally selling land belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited and issued warning against defamation.

Economic reform group explains why Tinubu-led FG should support Dangote Refinery

Economic reform group explains why Tinubu-led FG should support Dangote Refinery

Dangote Refinery has received great commendations for sustaining the production and distribution of quality petroleum products in Nigeria and beyond.

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