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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

They take billions of naira: Sheikh Gumi names army, people cashing out on insecurity

They take billions of naira: Sheikh Gumi names army, people cashing out on insecurity

Nigeria

5 years ago

Lateef Jakande: 6 amazing facts about late first civilian governor of Lagos

Lateef Jakande: 6 amazing facts about late first civilian governor of Lagos

Nigeria

5 years ago

2023: Umahi discloses APC's plans for Igbo presidency, says it's a family affair

2023: Umahi discloses APC's plans for Igbo presidency, says it's a family affair

Nigeria

5 years ago

Sunday Igboho makes U-turn as he names spokesman, vows not to grant interviews again

Sunday Igboho makes U-turn as he names spokesman, vows not to grant interviews again

Politics

5 years ago

Flush them out: Senate kicks against criminal herdsmen, tells Buhari to issue executive order

Flush them out: Senate kicks against criminal herdsmen, tells Buhari to issue executive order

Politics

5 years ago

BREAKING: Court sacks PDP chairman, other executive members in Ebonyi

BREAKING: Court sacks PDP chairman, other executive members in Ebonyi

Nigeria

5 years ago

OcuppyLekkiTollGate: Police issue tough notice, vow to deal with protesters

OcuppyLekkiTollGate: Police issue tough notice, vow to deal with protesters

Nigeria

5 years ago

Speaking during a press conference in Ikeja on Thursday, February 11, Hakeem Odumosu, Lagos commissioner of police, said the command will not allow any protest.

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory deadline coming

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory deadline coming

Business and Economy

5 years ago

Speaking after the FEC meeting on Wednesday, Isa Pantami, minister of communication and digital economy, said Nigerians will soon link NIN with bank accounts.

Sunday Igboho clears air on fighting, defeating Boko Haram, insists on southwest security

Sunday Igboho clears air on fighting, defeating Boko Haram, insists on southwest security

Nigeria

5 years ago

Sunday Adeyemo, a self-styled Yoruba activist better known as Sunday Igboho, has denied granting a media interview where he said he would defeat Boko Haram.

Southwest PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, says APC has nothing to offer

Southwest PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, says APC has nothing to offer

Politics

5 years ago

Speaking on Tuesday, Somide Ajala described Fani-Kayode as a loyal PDP leader, saying all the stories surrounding his rumoured defections are just fairytales.

Tension as suspected "yahoo boys" block Osogbo-Ilesha road over alleged EFCC harassment

Tension as suspected "yahoo boys" block Osogbo-Ilesha road over alleged EFCC harassment

Nigeria

5 years ago

Suspected Yahoo boys have barricaded a road leading to Ilesha from Osogbo over alleged harassment by the men of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Tears as APC chieftain who is leader Kanuri people in Lagos, 2 others die in car accident

Tears as APC chieftain who is leader Kanuri people in Lagos, 2 others die in car accident

Nigeria

5 years ago

Mustapha Mohammed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lost his life during a car crash in Borno state. He was head of Kanuri people in Lagos.

Insecurity: Presidency declares war on insurgents, bandits; says prosecution, brutal onslaught await

Insecurity: Presidency declares war on insurgents, bandits; says prosecution, brutal onslaught await

Politics

5 years ago

Speaking in Ogun on Tuesday, VP Yemi Osinbajo charged the new military to ensure that the war against insurgency and sundry crime ends in victory for Nigeria.

Weeks after leaving office, Trump's trial continues as US Senate votes for his impeachment

Weeks after leaving office, Trump's trial continues as US Senate votes for his impeachment

World

5 years ago

Former president Donald Trump's impeachment trial has commenced at the US Senate as the upper chamber on Tuesday, February 9, voted 56-44 along party line.

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

Business and Economy

5 years ago

Timipre Sylva, state minister for petroleum, who spoke at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, February 9 raised the alarm over a possible hike in the price of petrol.

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