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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

Sunday Igboho: He stood when big men were indoor - Fayose warns against arresting activist

Sunday Igboho: He stood when big men were indoor - Fayose warns against arresting activist

Politics

5 years ago

Why we are taking loans, FG finally clears air amid criticism, gives two reasons

Why we are taking loans, FG finally clears air amid criticism, gives two reasons

Politics

5 years ago

2023: Intrigues as Fayose speaks on Tinubu's rumoured presidency ambition, says "he's a leader"

2023: Intrigues as Fayose speaks on Tinubu's rumoured presidency ambition, says "he's a leader"

Politics

5 years ago

BREAKING: Buhari holds closed-door meeting with AGF Malami and new EFCC boss Bawa

BREAKING: Buhari holds closed-door meeting with AGF Malami and new EFCC boss Bawa

Politics

5 years ago

Lam-Adesina: Former rep and ex-Oyo governor's son defects to APC

Lam-Adesina: Former rep and ex-Oyo governor's son defects to APC

Nigeria

5 years ago

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing Kagara students

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing Kagara students

Politics

5 years ago

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also carry AK-47 like herders

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also carry AK-47 like herders

Politics

5 years ago

Benue farmers have denied carrying AK-47 like criminal herders after Plateau governor Simon Lalong's submission that they also bear firearms for self-defence.

Nigerians react as CBN says cryptocurrency is activities of players from "dark world" in viral video

Nigerians react as CBN says cryptocurrency is activities of players from "dark world" in viral video

Politics

5 years ago

Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to a video of CBN governor saying cryptocurrency is used to describe the activities of "players in an electronic dark world."

10 countries in the world with largest population without electricity; Nigeria overtakes India

10 countries in the world with largest population without electricity; Nigeria overtakes India

Nigeria

5 years ago

According to World Bank, Nigeria with over 200 million population overtook India with over 1billion citizens as state with population without access to power.

Plane crash: Tears as NAF discloses full identity of 7 victims, announces burial arrangement

Plane crash: Tears as NAF discloses full identity of 7 victims, announces burial arrangement

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a post shared across its social media pages, the Nigerian Air Force said the military officers who died in a plane crash in Abuja will be buried on Thursday.

BREAKING: Fire guts popular timber market in Rivers, traders count losses

BREAKING: Fire guts popular timber market in Rivers, traders count losses

Politics

5 years ago

A popular timber market in the Marine Base axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers state has been gutted by fire on Thursday, February 25, with traders counting loss.

Federal lawmaker distributes goats for empowerment, shares pictures; social media reacts

Federal lawmaker distributes goats for empowerment, shares pictures; social media reacts

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a post on his Facebook account on Saturday, February 20, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide popularly known as Odidi Omo said he has given goats as empowerment.

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Senate approved Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Senate approved Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism

Politics

5 years ago

During a plenary on Tuesday, February 23, the Senate, led by Ahmad Lawan, approved Tukur Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism.

2023: APC lawmaker names only politicians who can succeed President Buhari, gives reasons

2023: APC lawmaker names only politicians who can succeed President Buhari, gives reasons

Nigeria

5 years ago

A federal lawmaker, Akeem Adeyemi, said the APC national leader Bola Tinubu has "strategic political roadmaps" to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.

Why we invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodimma breaks silence after meeting Buhari

Why we invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodimma breaks silence after meeting Buhari

Nigeria

5 years ago

Speaking with press after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday, Governor Hope Uzodinma said soldiers were invited to Orlu to prevent violence.

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