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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

Tears as military plane fatally crashes at Abuja airport, many souls lost

Tears as military plane fatally crashes at Abuja airport, many souls lost

Politics

5 years ago

Why I invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodinma finally speaks, tackles IPOB

Why I invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodinma finally speaks, tackles IPOB

Nigeria

5 years ago

It's never too late: Atiku urges FG to privatise economy, sell refineries and other national assets

It's never too late: Atiku urges FG to privatise economy, sell refineries and other national assets

Nigeria

5 years ago

Farmer/herdsmen crisis: Ogun monarch cries out days after Abiodun's visit to Buhari in Abuja

Farmer/herdsmen crisis: Ogun monarch cries out days after Abiodun's visit to Buhari in Abuja

Politics

5 years ago

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

Money

5 years ago

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Politics

5 years ago

Enoch Adeboye, founder and the general overseer of the Redeem Christians Church of God (RCCG) on Friday, February 19, called for the release of Leah Sharibu.

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atrocities

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atrocities

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Friday, February 19, held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the farmer-herder crisis in the state

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders

Politics

5 years ago

In a ruling on Friday, Justice Inyang Ekwo maintained that Prof George Obiozor and his executive team did not engage in any contempt as he dismissed the suit.

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses identity of kidnappers

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses identity of kidnappers

Politics

5 years ago

The lawmaker representing Niger East senatorial district in the Senate, Senator Sani Musa, has described the abductors of Kagara college students as terrorists.

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidnapping

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidnapping

Politics

5 years ago

Aisha Babangida, daughter of the former military head of state and prominent statesman, has attributed greed, corruption and poverty to the Kagara abduction.

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister Lai Mohammed

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister Lai Mohammed

Politics

5 years ago

The Kwara APC youths have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, over "selfish politicking" in the state.

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's replacement

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's replacement

Nigeria

5 years ago

PDP governors have told President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Mohammed Adamu and appoint a new police boss in order to tackle rising insecurity in the country.

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

Politics

5 years ago

The service chiefs have declared war on Boko Haram after their Senate visit and vowed to bring their experiences in the theatre of war to improve security.

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Politics

5 years ago

Major-Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi, Nigeria's minister of defence, has struck the anger cord of Nigerians after telling them to "stand and face" armed bandits.

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