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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

How 45-year-old driver was jailed after spending N2m erroneously transferred into his account (photo)

How 45-year-old driver was jailed after spending N2m erroneously transferred into his account (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

FG announces new employment plan for N-Power beneficiaries

FG announces new employment plan for N-Power beneficiaries

Money

5 years ago

Biden finally speaks on "generous letter" Trump wrote him before leaving White House

Biden finally speaks on "generous letter" Trump wrote him before leaving White House

Politics

5 years ago

Atiku Abubakar makes 3 demands from Biden, Kamala Harris on Nigeria

Atiku Abubakar makes 3 demands from Biden, Kamala Harris on Nigeria

Nigeria

5 years ago

TB Joshua releases new "prophesy" on COVID-19 vaccine (video)

TB Joshua releases new "prophesy" on COVID-19 vaccine (video)

Politics

5 years ago

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

US

5 years ago

Biden's govt reacts as China goes tough, sanctions top officials in Trump administration

Biden's govt reacts as China goes tough, sanctions top officials in Trump administration

World

5 years ago

The US government has openly criticised China's sanction on 28 staff of the former Donald Trump-led administration which include ex-state secretary Mike Pompe.

He'll travel to US - EFCC reveals why court should reject Maina's bail request

He'll travel to US - EFCC reveals why court should reject Maina's bail request

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a statement to the court on Wednesday, January 20, EFCC has appealed that Abdulrasheed Maina be denied his request for another bail, saying he is not sick.

School resumption: Prepare to face another lockdown, FG threatens amid COVID-19

School resumption: Prepare to face another lockdown, FG threatens amid COVID-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

PTF chairman Boss Mustapha said to avoid a second lockdown, "citizens must keep their hands on deck" while the striking balance between "lives and livelihood."

FULL LIST: US presidents who refused to attend their successors' inauguration - as Trump is set to join (photos)

FULL LIST: US presidents who refused to attend their successors' inauguration - as Trump is set to join (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Donald Trump set the record straight on Friday as he said he will not be attending the inauguration of Joe Biden slated for Wednesday, January 20.

Lagos state holds ground, justifies 3 reasons for reopening of schools despite COVID-19

Lagos state holds ground, justifies 3 reasons for reopening of schools despite COVID-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said students will be endangered and left roaming the streets if not allowed to resume back to classes on January 18.

Hurray! 24m poor Nigerians to receive N5,000 each for 6 months - FG

Hurray! 24m poor Nigerians to receive N5,000 each for 6 months - FG

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Tuesday, January 19, disclosed that 24 million Nigerians will get N5,000.

Presidency reveals number of Nigerians who have received N5000 relief fund

Presidency reveals number of Nigerians who have received N5000 relief fund

Nigeria

5 years ago

Yemi Osinbajo said federal government is presently "capturing and registering the urban poor and vulnerable populations across Nigeria" for the N5000 stipend.

You're now a member of stingy association: Shehu Sani mocks FG over N5000 stipend for Nigerians

You're now a member of stingy association: Shehu Sani mocks FG over N5000 stipend for Nigerians

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a tweet on Tuesday, January 19, Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, mocked FG for announcing N5,000 relief stipend for 24 million Nigerians.

NIN: Anxiety as INEC set to make national ID compulsory for voters' registration

NIN: Anxiety as INEC set to make national ID compulsory for voters' registration

Politics

5 years ago

One of the national commissioners at INEC whose name was not given said the commission is planning to make NIN as a prerequisite for the voters' registration.

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