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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

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

Nigeria

5 years ago

List: Ihejirika, Omisore, other high-profile defections to APC in 1 week with photos

Nigeria

5 years ago

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

Nigeria

5 years ago

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

Politics

5 years ago

ANALYSIS: How Gbenga Daniels' defection in Ogun will shake, affect PDP and APC

ANALYSIS: How Gbenga Daniels' defection in Ogun will shake, affect PDP and APC

Politics

5 years ago

I was shocked: Magu reacts to Bawa's appointment as EFCC boss, speaks on justice and allegations

I was shocked: Magu reacts to Bawa's appointment as EFCC boss, speaks on justice and allegations

Politics

5 years ago

Abdulrasheed Bawa: Anxiety as EFCC speaks on corruption allegation against Magu's successor

Abdulrasheed Bawa: Anxiety as EFCC speaks on corruption allegation against Magu's successor

Politics

5 years ago

In a statement on Tuesday, EFCC described the allegation of Abdulrasheed Bawa diverting 224 trucks as "illogical", maintaining that he has no corruption record.

PDP finally addresses Jonathan's rumoured defection to APC

PDP finally addresses Jonathan's rumoured defection to APC

Politics

5 years ago

Bukola Saraki, former Senate president, said ex-Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has assured his loyalty and commitment to the PDP amid defection rumours.

Man cries out in viral video, says "I'm being persecuted" as Akeredolu orders probe; clear air on CJ

Man cries out in viral video, says "I'm being persecuted" as Akeredolu orders probe; clear air on CJ

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a viral video, Fagboyegun made a distress call, urging federal government and Nigerians to come to his "rescue" from the injustice in Ondo judiciary system.

Buhari's aide Bashir Ahmad clears air on being "secretly appointed" manager at petroleum ministry

Buhari's aide Bashir Ahmad clears air on being "secretly appointed" manager at petroleum ministry

Politics

5 years ago

Bashir Ahmad, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on new media, has described as 100% false a report that he was appointed a manager at petroleum department.

Hausa-Yoruba clash: We won't sit back, House kicks over violence; says arsonists must be arrested

Hausa-Yoruba clash: We won't sit back, House kicks over violence; says arsonists must be arrested

Nigeria

5 years ago

House of Representatives has called for a prompt probe into the Shasha mayhem in Oyo. During a plenary on Tuesday, the chamber warned against reprisal attacks.

New crisis, war of words in APC as Buhari's minister, chieftain bicker over party registration

New crisis, war of words in APC as Buhari's minister, chieftain bicker over party registration

Politics

5 years ago

In what appears like a fresh brewing crisis, minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has tackled another party chieftain, Nabena Yekini over APC registration.

Herdsmen crisis: Anxiety as Ogun govt meets communities attacked by herders, sets up security task force

Herdsmen crisis: Anxiety as Ogun govt meets communities attacked by herders, sets up security task force

Politics

5 years ago

Ogun government has begun a mission towards finding lasting peace to the farmer-herder crisis, with Governor Dapo Abiodun establishing a security task force.

Amid rumoured defection to APC, Fani-Kayode meets Buhari's aide Adesina, PDP governor

Amid rumoured defection to APC, Fani-Kayode meets Buhari's aide Adesina, PDP governor

Nigeria

5 years ago

Femi Fani-Kayode met with Governor Seyi Makinde but bumped into presidential media aide, Femi Adesina, amid rumoured fence-crossing move to the ruling APC.

Herdsmen crisis: Bauchi governor makes U-turn on herders carrying AK-47, slams Akeredolu, others

Herdsmen crisis: Bauchi governor makes U-turn on herders carrying AK-47, slams Akeredolu, others

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a statement, Muktar Gidado, an aide to Governor Bala Mohammed, said the comment of his boss on herders carrying AK-47 was misunderstood and misrepresented.

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