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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.

Content

Total articles 6715

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  Boat Catches Fire after Woman Starts Cooking On Board, 148 People Die, Hundreds Missing

  By Nurudeen Lawal Verified

  Apr. 19, 2025

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  Man Who Drove on Wrong Lane Killed Father, 3 Children, Maid in Osun Road Accident

  By Nurudeen Lawal Verified

  Apr. 19, 2025

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  Why Tinubu Should Not Run for Second Term, Peter Obi's Running Mate Datti Baba-Ahmed Explains

  By Nurudeen Lawal Verified

  Apr. 19, 2025

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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.