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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

Picture of Buhari, APC governors "violating COVID-19 protocols" cause social media stir (photo)

Picture of Buhari, APC governors "violating COVID-19 protocols" cause social media stir (photo)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Unsung hero! How young man saved hundred lives, died while stopping suic'ide bomber in 2017 (photo)

Unsung hero! How young man saved hundred lives, died while stopping suic'ide bomber in 2017 (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Tears as Amotekun commandant dies in a road crash (how it happened)

Tears as Amotekun commandant dies in a road crash (how it happened)

Politics

5 years ago

How Buhari, APC leaders labelled Jonathan govt as corrupt - Fayose reacts as Nigeria ranked 2nd corrupt nation

How Buhari, APC leaders labelled Jonathan govt as corrupt - Fayose reacts as Nigeria ranked 2nd corrupt nation

Politics

5 years ago

BREAKING: Another Chibok girl escapes from Boko Haram abductors, calls father

BREAKING: Another Chibok girl escapes from Boko Haram abductors, calls father

Politics

5 years ago

These are what they want to use to "destroy" Buhari - Presidency raises alarm

These are what they want to use to "destroy" Buhari - Presidency raises alarm

Politics

5 years ago

Why Buhari sacked Buratai, others; appointed new service chiefs - Presidency reveals

Why Buhari sacked Buratai, others; appointed new service chiefs - Presidency reveals

Politics

5 years ago

Femi Adesina said President Muhammadu Buhari wants fresh ideas in the security structure of the country, hence the announcement of a new military leadership.

Anxiety as presidency told to probe Buratai, other ex-service chiefs over corruption

Anxiety as presidency told to probe Buratai, other ex-service chiefs over corruption

Politics

5 years ago

PDP on Tuesday called for the probe of the outgoing service chiefs, saying during their inglorious tenure there was reports of sabotage and alleged corruption.

COVID-19 scare as FG directs civil servants to work from home

COVID-19 scare as FG directs civil servants to work from home

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a circular by Folashade Esan, head of civil service, on Tuesday, January 26, the federal government directed some civil workers to continue work from home.

Sunday Igboho: FG finally breaks silence on locals-herdsmen clash, Ondo quit notice

Sunday Igboho: FG finally breaks silence on locals-herdsmen clash, Ondo quit notice

Politics

5 years ago

In a statement released on Wednesday, January 27, former Osun state governor, Ogeni Rauf Aregbesola said it is high time Nigeria put unity and peace above all.

Breaking: Ooni meets Buhari behind closed door amid ethnic tension in Ondo, Oyo (photos)

Breaking: Ooni meets Buhari behind closed door amid ethnic tension in Ondo, Oyo (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, met with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed doors on Wednesday, January 27, at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja.

Sunday Igboho: Why we can't leave southwest, Miyetti Allah tells Makinde, other governors (video, photo)

Sunday Igboho: Why we can't leave southwest, Miyetti Allah tells Makinde, other governors (video, photo)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kirowa Zuru said the cattle-rearers' body is ready to support the government of the southwest region in tackling crimes and excesses of the violent herders.

Sunday Igboho speaks on burnt house, reveals Yoruba leaders are backing criminal herdsmen

Sunday Igboho speaks on burnt house, reveals Yoruba leaders are backing criminal herdsmen

Nigeria

5 years ago

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, January 26, on his Soka house which was burnt by arsonists, Sunday Igbho said some Yoruba leaders are backing herders.

Breaking: Tears as Federal High Court judge dies after brief illness

Breaking: Tears as Federal High Court judge dies after brief illness

Politics

5 years ago

Federal High Court judge serving Abeokuta division, Justice Ibrahim Watila, died on Sunday, January 24, after a brief illness. He will be buried in Borno state.

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

Business and Economy

5 years ago

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that seven SIM cards can be linked with one National Identification Number (NIN) through the app.

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