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Nurudeen Lawal
Verified
Politics and Current Affairs Editor and Head, Legit.ng
Lagos
Beats
Biography
Nurudeen Lawal is an accomplished journalist and fact-checker with a wealth of experience spanning over eight years. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature-in-English from Obafemi Awolowo University and has since established himself as a reputable figure in the media industry. Currently, Lawal serves as the Head of the Current Affairs and Politics Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He is a certified fact-checker, having completed Africa Check’s Post-Election Fact-Checking/Verification Training in 2019 and the Dubawa Fact-checking fellowship in 2020. Lawal also participated in the Facebook For Elections’ Journalism Training in 2019 and was a member of the Solutions Journalism Africa fellowship for Newsrooms in 2022. The AFP-certified journalist has interviewed a number of world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as top political figures in Nigeria. His attention to detail has earned him numerous awards, including recognition for his professional coverage of the 2020 US Elections at Legit.ng. His work has also been featured on Dubawa.org and Solutionsjournalism.org. Contact Lawal for news tips at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or via phone at +2347057737768.
Politics and Government Policies Current Affairs Environment/Climate Social Justice Education
Celebrity gossips, controversial topics
Content
By Nurudeen Lawal Verified| Legit.ng Verified At least 148 people have been confirmed dead, and hundreds are still missing after a wooden boat carrying around 500 passengers caught fire and capsized Congo authorities say the fire started after a woman began cooking onboard, causing panic and leading many to jump into the river despite not knowing how to swim The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, just as search and rescue operations continue Mbandaka, Congo - At least 148 people have died and hundreds remain...
By Nurudeen Lawal Verified| Legit.ng Verified A tragic road accident on the Ife-Ilesa expressway in Osun state claimed the lives of a man, his three children, and their maid on Saturday, April 19 The crash occurred when a Mark trailer, allegedly driving on the wrong lane, collided with the family’s Toyota Hilux The truck driver is currently in police custody, while the FRSC gave an update on the status of the man's wife, who was also involved in the accident Ile-Ife, Osun state - A man, his three children, and their maid were killed in a...
By Nurudeen Lawal Verified| Legit.ng Verified Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said President Tinubu should not seek re-election in 2027 The LP chieftain accused Tinubu of orchestrating a long-running pattern of political manipulation that culminated in an “electoral heist” in 2023 Baba-Ahmed also predicted a national shift toward democratic unity, with Nigerians rising to reject bad leadership Abuja, FCT - Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour...
Company Info
Legit.ng
Legit.ng is Nigeria's leading online news and entertainment publisher, established in 2012. Based in Ikeja, Lagos, with an editorial hub in Abuja, it serves over 10 million unique readers monthly and garners more than 50 million views. The platform is part of Naij.com Media Limited and collaborates with other media outlets across Africa. Legit.ng offers a diverse range of content, including news on entertainment, business, politics, and current affairs. It launched a popular Android mobile app in 2014, which has over 5 million installs. The platform supports multiple languages, including English and Hausa, to reach a wider audience. Legit.ng has formed partnerships with companies like Opera Software and MTN Group to enhance internet access in Nigeria and has integrated AI to improve content personalization and customer support. Recognized as Nigeria's most popular digital news website, it also holds a significant presence on social media platforms.
Nigeria, Nigeria
+234 810 304 4899
Founded: 2012