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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

FULL LIST: CAN releases 8 guidelines for churches, worshippers on COVID-19

FULL LIST: CAN releases 8 guidelines for churches, worshippers on COVID-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

FULL LIST: FG releases 7 COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools as students resume

FULL LIST: FG releases 7 COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools as students resume

Nigeria

5 years ago

These are people sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria - Zulum opens cans of worms (photos)

These are people sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria - Zulum opens cans of worms (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

COVID-19: Uncertainty as FG told to postpone schools' resumption by 3 months, House kicks

COVID-19: Uncertainty as FG told to postpone schools' resumption by 3 months, House kicks

Education

5 years ago

Uncertainty on NIN deadline as telecoms operators raise alarm on outdated NIMC facilities

Uncertainty on NIN deadline as telecoms operators raise alarm on outdated NIMC facilities

Nigeria

5 years ago

He wouldn't have become president - Atiku's ex-aide slams Buhari for showing ingratitude

He wouldn't have become president - Atiku's ex-aide slams Buhari for showing ingratitude

Politics

5 years ago

JUST IN: Lagos announces crucial update on schools' resumption for second, third term

JUST IN: Lagos announces crucial update on schools' resumption for second, third term

Nigeria

5 years ago

On Sunday, January 17, the Lagos state through the Office of the Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) said the second term will run from January 18 to April 2021.

INEC lists 5 challenges that will affect free & fair 2023 general elections

INEC lists 5 challenges that will affect free & fair 2023 general elections

Nigeria

5 years ago

INEC said the 2023 general election may be hindered by some technical challenges but it is ready to improve and build on its past successes on the future polls.

2023: This is our position on Tinubu, Fayemi, others succeeding Buhari - Prominent northern forum

2023: This is our position on Tinubu, Fayemi, others succeeding Buhari - Prominent northern forum

Politics

5 years ago

Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), speaking through his spokesperson Emmanuel Yawe, described the impression that northerners will not back southerners as wrong.

NIN: Stress-free steps to download NIMC mobile app, print national identity card online (photo)

NIN: Stress-free steps to download NIMC mobile app, print national identity card online (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said it has launched a mobile app which is available for android and apple users on play store and apple store.

2023: Hopes dashed for Tinubu as APC chieftain names serving governor who'll succeed Buhari

2023: Hopes dashed for Tinubu as APC chieftain names serving governor who'll succeed Buhari

Nigeria

5 years ago

Karounwi Oladapo, southwest All Progressives Congress zonal publicity secretary, said Governor Kayode Fayemi has the age on his side to win presidency in 2023.

2023: Fear grips APC, PDP as governors, stakeholders "fight" on imposing Buhari's successor

2023: Fear grips APC, PDP as governors, stakeholders "fight" on imposing Buhari's successor

Politics

5 years ago

The Nigerian governors, their predecessors and other top party stakeholders are buckling their shoes on party control ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

2023 presidency: 4 Yoruba men likely to take President Buhari's seat

2023 presidency: 4 Yoruba men likely to take President Buhari's seat

Politics

5 years ago

The conversation on the 2023 presidency is intensifying with APC national leader Bola Tinubu and governor of Ekiti state Kayode Fayemi taking the front seat.

Breaking: FG announces NIN enrolment centres for diplomats residing in Nigeria

Breaking: FG announces NIN enrolment centres for diplomats residing in Nigeria

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a statement by his aide on information technology, Femi Adeluyi, communication minister Isa Pantami centres have been created or diplomat to enrol for NIN.

Insecurity: A whole military base captured by terrorists - Fayose knocks Buhari govt, service chiefs

Insecurity: A whole military base captured by terrorists - Fayose knocks Buhari govt, service chiefs

Politics

5 years ago

The former Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Peter Fayose, on Saturday, January 16, stated that President Muhammadu Buhari lacked the capacity to rule Nigeria.

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