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Rahaman Abiola

Education: B.A English and Literature (Obafemi Awolowo University), Media Innovation (School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University (SMC-PAU) and the University of Johannesburg)

Experience: Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2015), The Nation (Reporter, 2017), LEGIT.ng (Editor - Politics and Current Affairs; Head of Human Interest Desk; Editor-in-Chief), Internation News Media Association (INMA, Africa Board Member)

Awards: Mile Media Award (2021), Kwame Karikari Fellowship (2021), Distinguished Editorial Leadership (2023, 2024), MTN-MIP (2024)

Rahaman Abiola is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and media trainer with a decade of experience stranding diverse roles in both traditional and digital media. As the Editor-in-Chief of LEGIT.ng, he leads content direction with data-driven editorial practice, demonstrating a commitment to modern newsroom management and mentoring team(s) of professionals through audience-centric innovation. His work involves leveraging social media and emerging technologies towards impactful journalism, media innovation, etc. Contact via: rahaman.abiola@corp.legit.ng.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Justice for free: How Nigerian lawyers are using tech to address societal injustice

Justice for free: How Nigerian lawyers are using tech to address societal injustice

Feature

3 years ago

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

Asia

3 years ago

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20 songs from 20 nations

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20 songs from 20 nations

People

3 years ago

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign souvenirs

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign souvenirs

Politics

3 years ago

CBN cashless policy: Nigeria's challenges and gradual transition by Odewale Abayomi (opinion)

CBN cashless policy: Nigeria's challenges and gradual transition by Odewale Abayomi (opinion)

Economy

3 years ago

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

People

3 years ago

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

People

3 years ago

Grace Nkwocha, director of Transforming Lives and Communities Initiative (TSCI), said the library is helping the Ajegunle kids to dream through reading culture.

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Carllie Taggett said her marriage to the Nigerian actor Jim Iyke is still legally binding but he can initiate a divorce process to avoid risking wraths of law.

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

People

3 years ago

In the journey of self-discovery, Olakunle Olawole found himself repose in Ifa and Orisa worship, in what negated his belief as a former Deeper Life member.

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Alfie Ransom, a 12-year-old school student who shaved his head to replicate Ronaldo's extravagant hairstyle in the 2002 World Cup was sent home from school.

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media for propaganda

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media for propaganda

Asia

3 years ago

China was also accused by US-based agency Freedon House of controlling the flow of information and achieving a stronghold in content distribution platforms.

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

Politics

3 years ago

Nkechi Nwaogu, a former lawmaker representing Abia Central Senatorial District, has called on Abia state women to support Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 polls.

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

People

3 years ago

His royal majesty Oba Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela mounted the stool of his forefathers as the first king in Ogomboland, Eti-Osa LCDA in Lagos state on Tuesday.

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Asia

3 years ago

China has been accused of weaponising disinformation over the recent pictures linking Taiwan's intelligence department boss, Chen Ming, to a Thailand visit.

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

People

3 years ago

A man has reportedly set his vehicle ablaze to celebrate the court release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a leader of a separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra.

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