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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

Save lives first before demanding police report, IGP Adamu tells hospitals

Save lives first before demanding police report, IGP Adamu tells hospitals

Politics

5 years ago

Nigeria sitting on gunpowder - Yoruba leaders make demand from Buhari after Sunday Igboho saga

Nigeria sitting on gunpowder - Yoruba leaders make demand from Buhari after Sunday Igboho saga

Politics

5 years ago

Restructuring: This is what will happen to Nigeria - Atiku issues warning again

Restructuring: This is what will happen to Nigeria - Atiku issues warning again

Politics

5 years ago

BREAKING: NECO announces new date for 2020 SSCE, gives update on time table

BREAKING: NECO announces new date for 2020 SSCE, gives update on time table

Education

5 years ago

Heartbreak for PDP as Fayose's ally joins Fayemi in APC, gives reasons

Heartbreak for PDP as Fayose's ally joins Fayemi in APC, gives reasons

Politics

5 years ago

Sunday Igboho speaks on arrest, releases name of Yoruba leaders, kings backing him (video)

Sunday Igboho speaks on arrest, releases name of Yoruba leaders, kings backing him (video)

Politics

5 years ago

2023 presidency: PDP governor breaks silence, sets records straight on succeeding Buhari

2023 presidency: PDP governor breaks silence, sets records straight on succeeding Buhari

Politics

5 years ago

In a statement on Monday, January 25, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue said he is not interested in the 2023 presidency as he has two years to serve his people.

Why I hate Buhari's govt - Former minister Ezekwesili opens can of worms in lengthy tweets

Why I hate Buhari's govt - Former minister Ezekwesili opens can of worms in lengthy tweets

Politics

5 years ago

Speaking via a lengthy Twitter rant on Monday, January 25, the former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili lampooned the Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

This is what Trump was spotted doing after leaving White House amid criticism (photo)

This is what Trump was spotted doing after leaving White House amid criticism (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Donald Trump was said to be in his private club since Wednesday when he departed White House after a short-funned traditional farewell rally at Washington DC.

I kept my word - Here is full list of policies, achievements of Biden in just 5 days as US president (photo)

I kept my word - Here is full list of policies, achievements of Biden in just 5 days as US president (photo)

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Joe Biden has made some giant moves towards re-connecting the US to the global chain with less than a week of entering the respected Oval office.

"Schools can’t be shut forever" Nigerian virologist justifies reopening amid COVID-19

"Schools can’t be shut forever" Nigerian virologist justifies reopening amid COVID-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigerian virologist and varsity don David Olaleye said reopening of schools is necessitated by the need to strike a balance between COVID-19 and what is right.

APC chieftain reveals how Buhari is restructuring Nigeria, tackles PDP

APC chieftain reveals how Buhari is restructuring Nigeria, tackles PDP

Nigeria

5 years ago

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu alleged the opposition party is trying to mislead the country that President Muhammadu Buhari is indifferent about restructuring.

You threaten me? Fear as Sunday Igboho dares Makinde, insists herders must leave (photo, video)

You threaten me? Fear as Sunday Igboho dares Makinde, insists herders must leave (photo, video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Sunday Adeyemo, a popular Yoruba activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Friday dared the governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde to arrest him.

Nigerians speak as Sunday Igboho, supporters storm Igangan to chase herdsmen away (video, photos)

Nigerians speak as Sunday Igboho, supporters storm Igangan to chase herdsmen away (video, photos)

Politics

5 years ago

The arrival of popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho in Igangan community on Friday, January 22, has caused stir on social media as Nigerians continue to react.

Setback for resumption as SSANU, NASU announce "mother of strike" (here is date)

Setback for resumption as SSANU, NASU announce "mother of strike" (here is date)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Members of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions will begin strike.

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