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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

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

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Education

5 years ago

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

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

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

Nigeria

5 years ago

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

This is why we froze accounts of 20 EndSARS protesters - CBN reveals grave allegation

This is why we froze accounts of 20 EndSARS protesters - CBN reveals grave allegation

Politics

5 years ago

EndSARS: They sold my properties in my presence - Victims of hoodlums' attacks in Oyo speak (photos)

EndSARS: They sold my properties in my presence - Victims of hoodlums' attacks in Oyo speak (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Legit.ng spoke with victims of hoodlums' attacks in Iseyin LGA of Oyo state whose residences, businesses were looted and destroyed during the hijacked protest.

US election: This is why I'll always fight for your interest - Biden tells Americans as poll continues (photo)

US election: This is why I'll always fight for your interest - Biden tells Americans as poll continues (photo)

World

5 years ago

Biden, a former senator who served as the 47th vice president under Barack Obama, said he will always fight for the interest of Americans come rain or shine.

EndSARS: How officer clearing road for VIP killed my husband - 29-year-old widow with 3 kids reveals

EndSARS: How officer clearing road for VIP killed my husband - 29-year-old widow with 3 kids reveals

Politics

5 years ago

Odunayo Abolarinwa, a widow from Ekiti, said her hubby, 33, was killed by a stray bullet fired by an officer clearing roads for a VIP during an EndSARS protest.

Setback hits resumption as FG makes U-turn, kicks against ASUU's condition for ending strike

Setback hits resumption as FG makes U-turn, kicks against ASUU's condition for ending strike

Education

5 years ago

ASUU has been rebuked by the federal government as the Ministry of Education's spokesperson Ben Goong slammed the body for setting conditions for ending strike.

This is what you must do to your kids bringing in looted goods - Buhari issues warning to parents

This is what you must do to your kids bringing in looted goods - Buhari issues warning to parents

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged parents and guardians to send back their wards who brought home goods looted, adding that he would not tolerate stealing.

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew on Lagos state after hoodlums' attack

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew on Lagos state after hoodlums' attack

Politics

5 years ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lagos after hoodlums on the guise of protest burned down a police station in Orile LGA on Tuesday.

Breaking: Police IG announces replacement for SARS, summons officers under unit for medical checkup

Breaking: Police IG announces replacement for SARS, summons officers under unit for medical checkup

Nigeria

5 years ago

The inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has set up a new police tactical team known as SWAT that will replace the controversial SARS unit amid outrage.

FG issues fresh updates, directives on reopening of higher institutions

FG issues fresh updates, directives on reopening of higher institutions

Nigeria

5 years ago

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given fresh directives to the management of the universities for the immediate reopening of academic classes.

Just in: EFCC arrests, parades 13 Yahoo boys in Lagos (photo)

Just in: EFCC arrests, parades 13 Yahoo boys in Lagos (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the arrest of 13 people suspected to internet fraudsters known as Yahoo Boys in Lagos state.

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