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

Author's articles

Tinubu, Matawalle hailed as military kills notorious bandit kingpin in northwest

Tinubu, Matawalle hailed as military kills notorious bandit kingpin in northwest

2 months ago

Maiduguri flood: Northern youths react as Dangote donates N1.5bn to support victims

Maiduguri flood: Northern youths react as Dangote donates N1.5bn to support vict...

2 months ago

Former Zamfara commissioner drags Jonathan's ex-aide to court, demands N5bn over defamation

Former Zamfara commissioner drags Jonathan's ex-aide to court, demands N5bn over...

2 months ago

Southeast traditional ruler accused of abducting young man as family cries out

Southeast traditional ruler accused of abducting young man as family cries out

2 months ago

Be useful to Nigeria: Youth advocate advises new Anglican Youth Fellowship leadership

Be useful to Nigeria: Youth advocate advises new Anglican Youth Fellowship leade...

2 months ago

Free bus to work: Nigerian pastor announces free transportation, lists pick up areas, times in Lagos

Free bus to work: Nigerian pastor announces free transportation, lists pick up a...

2 months ago

Did Peter Obi say he's ready to be vice president in 2027?

Did Peter Obi say he's ready to be vice president in 2027?

Peter Obi has denied the reports of being open to a vice-presidential role in 2027 and said he's "genuinely surprised" by the misrepresentation of his words.

Tinubu's aide reacts as FG announces date NNPCL will start buying petrol from Dangote Refinery

Tinubu's aide reacts as FG announces date NNPCL will start buying petrol from Dangote Refinery

Presidential aide Dada Olusegun welcomed the finalisation of the deal to supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in Naira.

Parent reacts as Lagos increases boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, "we're surprised"

Parent reacts as Lagos increases boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, "we're surprised"

Lagos state government increases public secondary school boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, effective immediately, sparking surprise among parents.

Education, health: Sectors facing challenges as Nigeria records 586,130 cyber threats in 6 months

Education, health: Sectors facing challenges as Nigeria records 586,130 cyber threats in 6 months

Cybervergent's half-year cyber threat report, which was released in Lagos, shows Nigeria faced 586,130 cyber threats between January and June 2024.

Benue APC crisis: Governor Alia accused of refusing to honour Tinubu's peace moves

Benue APC crisis: Governor Alia accused of refusing to honour Tinubu's peace moves

Benue National Assembly Caucus slammed Governor Hyacinth Alia for allegedly undermining President Bola Tinubu's peace efforts in Benue APC crisis.

Governors, Ribadu, EFCC chairman, other leaders to discuss impact of social media in Nigeria

Governors, Ribadu, EFCC chairman, other leaders to discuss impact of social media in Nigeria

Prominent Nigerian leaders, including state governors, are expected to discuss the role of social media at the forthcoming Abuja Social Media Summit 2024.

Iwuanyanwu: Emotional photo as Ihedioha visits wife, son of late Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader

Iwuanyanwu: Emotional photo as Ihedioha visits wife, son of late Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader

Former Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha pays condolence visit to family of late Ohaneze Ndi Igbo President, George Iwuanyanwu, offering sympathy and support.

Kamala Harris or Trump? Betting markets predict winner of US presidential election after 1st debate

Kamala Harris or Trump? Betting markets predict winner of US presidential election after 1st debate

Vice President Kamala Harris overtakes President Donald Trump as bookmakers' favourite to win the November election after a strong debate performance.

Who won? Polls show winner of US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Trump

Who won? Polls show winner of US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Trump

VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in a presidential debate, with a CNN poll showing 63% of viewers believed Harris outperformed Trump.

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