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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.

765 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Politics

5 years ago

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Nigeria

5 years ago

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Politics

5 years ago

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Nigeria

5 years ago

Famine alert: FG releases list of states, communities to experience drought in 2021

Famine alert: FG releases list of states, communities to experience drought in 2021

Politics

5 years ago

FG declares 5 states, 22 local govt areas COVID-19 high-risk

FG declares 5 states, 22 local govt areas COVID-19 high-risk

Nigeria

5 years ago

Ability in disability: How man dumped street begging for cobbling in Kano, now makes 4-figures daily

Ability in disability: How man dumped street begging for cobbling in Kano, now makes 4-figures daily

Politics

5 years ago

27-year-old man, Muhammad Sale, said he was forced into learning of shoe cobbling after the government of Kano state announced a total ban on street begging.

My book isn't about 2023 politics - MC Olumo finally confirms authorship

My book isn't about 2023 politics - MC Olumo finally confirms authorship

Politics

5 years ago

Speaking via his spokesman Jimoh Buhari on Tuesday, February 2, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya better known as MC Oluomo said his book will be published in March.

Breaking: Varsity workers set for mother of strike as meeting with FG ends in deadlock

Breaking: Varsity workers set for mother of strike as meeting with FG ends in deadlock

Politics

5 years ago

SSANU, NASU said the decision to embark on indefinite strike action has not changed after the meeting with the FG on Tuesday, February 2, ended in a deadlock.

War against corruption: Why Buhari appointed Malami to coordinate sale of Diezani's jewellery, others

War against corruption: Why Buhari appointed Malami to coordinate sale of Diezani's jewellery, others

Nigeria

5 years ago

Speaking on Tuesday, February 3, solicitor-general of the federation Dayo Apata said President Buhari is right to make Malami oversee sale of forfeited assets.

How power changed Buhari - Tunde Bakare slams president for disappointing Nigerians

How power changed Buhari - Tunde Bakare slams president for disappointing Nigerians

Politics

5 years ago

Pastor Tunde Bakare said many Nigerians were disappointed that President Muhammadu Buhari could not deliver change which he used as a mantra to ride to power.

Jubril from Sudan? Obasanjo makes revelation about Buhari being cloned in 2017

Jubril from Sudan? Obasanjo makes revelation about Buhari being cloned in 2017

Politics

5 years ago

Speaking on Sunday, January 31, Obasanjo described as "nonsense" the growing insinuation that Buhari is dead and the person ruling the country is a Sudanese.

List of countries to produce more US dollar millionaires by 2023 (Nigeria leads China, others)

List of countries to produce more US dollar millionaires by 2023 (Nigeria leads China, others)

Nigeria

5 years ago

A report by the Africa Facts Zone (AFZ) said Nigeria is outgrowing its peer countries by 16.3% in the list of the nations to produce more millionaires by 2023.

Anxiety in police as Adamu bows out, Buhari to name new IGP (here is possible candidate)

Anxiety in police as Adamu bows out, Buhari to name new IGP (here is possible candidate)

Nigeria

5 years ago

A new inspector general of police may be announced by the Nigerian Police Council (NPC) as Mohammed Adamu's tenure dives down in style on Monday, February 1.

Senator suggests ways to make Nigeria's election free & fair like US

Senator suggests ways to make Nigeria's election free & fair like US

Politics

5 years ago

Kano senator, Kabiru Gaya, said the federal government must put some measures in place to ensure that elections held in the country are free, credible and fair.

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