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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

4 prominent Nigerians who celebrated Christmas in jail (ex-governors, religious leader)

4 prominent Nigerians who celebrated Christmas in jail (ex-governors, religious leader)

Nigeria

5 years ago

State of the nation: 4 things Obasanjo said about economy, security, COVID-19 under Buhari's watch

State of the nation: 4 things Obasanjo said about economy, security, COVID-19 under Buhari's watch

Nigeria

5 years ago

Tale of tears: How 3 soldiers were killed, many injured by Boko Haram's explosive devices - Witness recounts

Tale of tears: How 3 soldiers were killed, many injured by Boko Haram's explosive devices - Witness recounts

Politics

5 years ago

Notorious bandit known for masterminding "several criminal acts" killed in Kaduna forest (photo)

Notorious bandit known for masterminding "several criminal acts" killed in Kaduna forest (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Tears as PDP chieftain killed, his 3 three daughters kidnapped by bandits

Tears as PDP chieftain killed, his 3 three daughters kidnapped by bandits

Nigeria

5 years ago

Lagos speaks on reopening of schools, nightclubs, releases 12 guidelines (FULL LIST)

Lagos speaks on reopening of schools, nightclubs, releases 12 guidelines (FULL LIST)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: Tears as Lagos APC chairman dies (photo)

Breaking: Tears as Lagos APC chairman dies (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Timothy Oyasodun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Lagos state and chairman of Bariga LCDA, has passed away. He died on Saturday, December 26.

BREAKING: Kaduna PFN chairman, wife kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna (photo)

BREAKING: Kaduna PFN chairman, wife kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Emmanuel Egoh Bako was abducted at his residence located at his Albarka Camp, Fadan Kagoma, near Kafanchan in Jema’a local government area alongside his wife.

Nepotism: It can trigger unintended consequences - Lai Mohammed warns Nigerian cleric who criticised Buhari

Nepotism: It can trigger unintended consequences - Lai Mohammed warns Nigerian cleric who criticised Buhari

Politics

5 years ago

In a statement titled "FG Urges Religious Leaders To Eschew Message of Disharmony", Lai Mohammed said it is unbefitting of religious leaders to spark disunity.

Year in review: 3 major things that shook Nigeria in 2020 (videos)

Year in review: 3 major things that shook Nigeria in 2020 (videos)

Politics

5 years ago

One of the political highlights of 2020 is the EndSARS protest across the country seeking an end to the police brutality of the SARS unit and bad governance.

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Education

5 years ago

The Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUU) has on Wednesday, December 23, suspended its strike action after ten months, opening doors for resumption.

Again, Buhari, Jonathan hold closed-door meeting after ex-VP Sambo's visit (photo)

Again, Buhari, Jonathan hold closed-door meeting after ex-VP Sambo's visit (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Former Nigerian leader, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, said he came to the Aso Rock to brief President Muhammadu Buhari about the political situation in The Gambia.

ASUU to suspend strike today as FG begins payment of 2-month arrears (photo)

ASUU to suspend strike today as FG begins payment of 2-month arrears (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Federal government has reportedly commenced the payment of the two-month arrears and salaries to the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Finally, ASUU announces time of resumption after 10-month strike

Finally, ASUU announces time of resumption after 10-month strike

Nigeria

5 years ago

Academic Staff Union of Universities on Tuesday, December 22, said the strike would be suspended when the FG "begins payment of withheld salaries" of lecturers.

Photos of huge crowd trying to enrol for NIN at Alausa emerges as FG threats to block SIMs

Photos of huge crowd trying to enrol for NIN at Alausa emerges as FG threats to block SIMs

Nigeria

5 years ago

In a photo-tweet by a social media user on Twitter, hundreds of people were seen engaging the NIMC officials to enrol for the NIN at the Alausa centre in Lagos.

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