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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

It slipped out: Apostle Suleman makes U-turn over comment on COVID-19, 3rd private jet in viral video

It slipped out: Apostle Suleman makes U-turn over comment on COVID-19, 3rd private jet in viral video

Nigeria

5 years ago

Champagne drinking governor: War of words as Ikpeazu tackles Senator Adeyemi over "drunkard" attack

Champagne drinking governor: War of words as Ikpeazu tackles Senator Adeyemi over "drunkard" attack

Nigeria

5 years ago

Fear grips as popular rights activist arrested; authority feigns knowledge of his disappearance

Fear grips as popular rights activist arrested; authority feigns knowledge of his disappearance

World

5 years ago

9 young boys, several others killed as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri with rocket

9 young boys, several others killed as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri with rocket

Nigeria

5 years ago

He's not a terrorist: Fani Kayode names northern governor who helped Jonathan become president after Yar'adua

He's not a terrorist: Fani Kayode names northern governor who helped Jonathan become president after Yar'adua

Nigeria

5 years ago

War of words as Akeredolu blasts "divisionist" Lawan over statement on ethnic crisis in southwest

War of words as Akeredolu blasts "divisionist" Lawan over statement on ethnic crisis in southwest

Nigeria

5 years ago

Good news as FG makes crucial announcement on COVID-19, Ebola outbreak

Good news as FG makes crucial announcement on COVID-19, Ebola outbreak

Politics

5 years ago

Federal government on Monday expressed optimism in Nigeria exiting the second wave of the deadly coronavirus as the number of cases drop on monitoring graph.

Why we're negotiating with bandits - Northern governor discloses, says "it's not a failure"

Why we're negotiating with bandits - Northern governor discloses, says "it's not a failure"

Nigeria

5 years ago

Bello Matawalle, Zamfara state governor, on Monday, February 22, said it is not a sign of failure that the federal government initiates a dialogue with bandits.

Kagara: Why bandits haven't released schoolboys, teachers to Niger govt, secret source discloses

Kagara: Why bandits haven't released schoolboys, teachers to Niger govt, secret source discloses

Nigeria

5 years ago

Speaking with a top publication, a source close to the Niger government said division among bandits is delaying the release of schoolboys and their teachers.

COVID-19: Top country promises to support Myanmar with humanitarian assistance after coup

COVID-19: Top country promises to support Myanmar with humanitarian assistance after coup

World

5 years ago

The India government has expressed readiness to support Myanmar with humanitarian assistance following a military coup in the country amid the COVID-19 scourge.

Just in: Fear in Rivers as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler, university lecturer; whereabouts still unknown

Just in: Fear in Rivers as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler, university lecturer; whereabouts still unknown

Nigeria

5 years ago

A lecturer and a traditional ruler of Ikuru community in Andoni local government area of Rivers state were kidnapped by suspected gunmen on Sunday, February 21.

Kagara in pictures: Terrible state of govt school where students were kidnapped, Nigerians react

Kagara in pictures: Terrible state of govt school where students were kidnapped, Nigerians react

Politics

5 years ago

After years of suffering institutional neglect, Shehu Sani has called the attention of their government to the sorry state of Government College in Kagara.

Nigerian Air Force reacts to military plane crash, discloses number of onboard casualties

Nigerian Air Force reacts to military plane crash, discloses number of onboard casualties

Nigeria

5 years ago

Air Vice-Marshal Ibikunle Daramola, NAF director of public relation and information, announced that all personnel on board the military plane died in the crash.

Abuja crash: Tragic scenes of military plane which killed 7 NAF personnel as Nigerians grief

Abuja crash: Tragic scenes of military plane which killed 7 NAF personnel as Nigerians grief

Entertainment

5 years ago

King Air 350 crashed at the Abuja airport as announced by minister of aviation Hardi Sirka on Sunday, February 21, who disclosed that people lost their lives.

Orlu: Why we invited soldiers to arrest some church leaders, Governor Uzodinma speaks

Orlu: Why we invited soldiers to arrest some church leaders, Governor Uzodinma speaks

Nigeria

5 years ago

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, said some church leaders were arrested by the army in Orlu because they were being used by IPOB for nefarious activities.

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