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 +2348054399455.

6177 articles published since 05 Dec 2017

Author's articles

Babangida at 84: Why history will be kind to ex-military president, Nigerian monarch Olowu speaks

Babangida at 84: Why history will be kind to ex-military president, Nigerian monarch Olowu speaks

9 hours ago

Kano: Rano Emirate bans early girl-child marriage, mandates primary school completion, parents react

Kano: Rano Emirate bans early girl-child marriage, mandates primary school completion, parents react

a day ago

Betta Edu scandal: EFCC gets 7-day ultimatum to publish probe findings

Betta Edu scandal: EFCC gets 7-day ultimatum to publish probe findings

2 days ago

Energy centre speaks on NUPRC's N5.21trn revenue in H1 2025 as Tinubu assures of improved economy

Energy centre speaks on NUPRC's N5.21trn revenue in H1 2025 as Tinubu assures of improved economy

3 days ago

Despite controversy, Tinubu gets applause for appointing Bayo Ojulari as NNPCL GMD

Despite controversy, Tinubu gets applause for appointing Bayo Ojulari as NNPCL GMD

7 days ago

KWAM 1 Vs ValueJet: Yoruba monarch Olowu sends message to Keyamo, "temper justice with mercy"

KWAM 1 Vs ValueJet: Yoruba monarch Olowu sends message to Keyamo, "temper justice with mercy"

7 days ago

Sowore’s release: Rights advocate Patrick Agbese reacts, makes 6 key demands

Sowore’s release: Rights advocate Patrick Agbese reacts, makes 6 key demands

8 days ago

A UK-trained lawyer and activist, Patrick Agbese, has hailed Omoyele Sowore’s release as a win for collective action. He, however, condemned "police misconduct".

How bandits invaded Kwara community during Jumua’h prayer, killed policeman, 4 residents

How bandits invaded Kwara community during Jumua’h prayer, killed policeman, 4 residents

8 days ago

At least five people, including a police officer, were killed when over 200 bandits attacked Babanla community in Kwara state during Jumua’h prayers.

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

We are Here to Fix The Voice of Nigeria as A True Instrument of National Power, DG VON

12 days ago

VON DG Jibrin Ndace has pledged media reforms, digital growth, and staff development as he welcomes RATTAWU's new leadership, vowing to restore global reach.

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

NNPC: Group mentions those allegedly pushing reports claiming Presidency forced Ojulari to resign

14 days ago

The Situation Room on Positive Reforms has debunked reports on the NNPC CEO Bashir Ojulari’s resignation, warning of a plot to disrupt Nigeria’s energy sector.

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

Why Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil dispute cannot be reopened, Ex-AGF Aondoakaa explains

15 days ago

Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa on Friday, August 1, said that the Akwa Ibom–Cross River oil boundary dispute is legally settled by ICJ and Supreme Court rulings.

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

Alleged corruption: EFCC chairman urged to probe ex-Benue commissioner, ally

15 days ago

A group of Benue citizens has petitioned EFCC to arrest ex-commissioner Ugwu Odoh over alleged fraud, embezzlement, and exploitation of over 2,000 vulnerable women.

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

Hospitals, businesses suffer as Kogi community marks 1 year without electricity, Gov Ododo urged to intervene

15 days ago

Kogi Assembly has urged urgent restoration of electricity in Ankpa LGA after one-year blackout, citing economic hardship, insecurity, and health risks.

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

"United for 2nd term": Pro-Tinubu group empowers youth, begins mobilisation in southeast state

18 days ago

SERHA has launched its Abia chapter to promote Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, empowering over 1,000 beneficiaries with cash grants and business tools.

Yoruba or Benin? Oldest history books disclose who founded Lagos

Yoruba or Benin? Oldest history books disclose who founded Lagos

19 days ago

History books cited by foremost newspaper columnist, Lasisi Olagunju, indicate that Yoruba, not Benin, founded Lagos, contrary to Oba Ewuare II's claim.

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