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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

FULL LIST: 7 important directives Sanwo-Olu issues as he closes schools, warns churches, mosques

FULL LIST: 7 important directives Sanwo-Olu issues as he closes schools, warns churches, mosques

Nigeria

5 years ago

Jubril from Sudan? Presidency makes revelation about Buhari being cloned at Aso Rock villa

Jubril from Sudan? Presidency makes revelation about Buhari being cloned at Aso Rock villa

Nigeria

5 years ago

FG announces new SIM registration rules, to block numbers not linked with NIN (how to check)

FG announces new SIM registration rules, to block numbers not linked with NIN (how to check)

Nigeria

5 years ago

2023: Tinubu receives nods to succeed Buhari as ex-lawmakers, APC chieftains inaugurate movement (video, photo)

2023: Tinubu receives nods to succeed Buhari as ex-lawmakers, APC chieftains inaugurate movement (video, photo)

Politics

5 years ago

2023: These are people who will decide which zone Buhari's successor will come from - APC chieftain reveals

2023: These are people who will decide which zone Buhari's successor will come from - APC chieftain reveals

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: Tears as top traditional ruler who was Buhari's ex-CoS dies (photo)

Breaking: Tears as top traditional ruler who was Buhari's ex-CoS dies (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

Immigration, Civil Defence job: FG opens portal for online exam (date, other info for candidates)

Immigration, Civil Defence job: FG opens portal for online exam (date, other info for candidates)

Nigeria

5 years ago

According to the Ministry of Interior in a statement, the computer aptitude test into the NIS will hold on December 7, while NSCDC will hold on December 8.

In show of good leadership, Obama, Bush and Clinton volunteer to be given COVID-19 vaccine to boost public trust

In show of good leadership, Obama, Bush and Clinton volunteer to be given COVID-19 vaccine to boost public trust

Nigeria

5 years ago

Former United States presidents, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush said they would be ready to be given the COVID-19 vaccine to boost public trust.

Possible defection looms as PDP governor commends Umahi for "taking bold decision"

Possible defection looms as PDP governor commends Umahi for "taking bold decision"

Politics

5 years ago

In a statement on Friday, November 27, by his spokesperson, Zailani Bappa, Bello Matawalle of Zamafara said Dave Umahi should be commended for leaving PDP.

BREAKING: We're ready to face those planning another ENDSARS protest - IGP Adamu

BREAKING: We're ready to face those planning another ENDSARS protest - IGP Adamu

Nigeria

5 years ago

The inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has on Friday, November 27, warned that no forms of EndSARS protest will be condoned again in the country.

How Jonathan is working for us - APC taunts PDP as row continues over visit to ex-president

How Jonathan is working for us - APC taunts PDP as row continues over visit to ex-president

Nigeria

5 years ago

All Progressives Congress (APC) has again berated the Peoples Democratic Party over what it termed as the opposition party's desperate move to regain power.

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

Business and Economy

5 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new set of initiatives to help Nigerians cope with the crippling economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

US

5 years ago

Newsmax poll showed out of 192,774 people who voted, 98.9% (190,593) said they don't back the idea of Donald Trump conceding defeat to Democratic's Joe Biden.

EndSARS: South-south leaders meet, table 5-point demand to Buhari (list of people in attendance)

EndSARS: South-south leaders meet, table 5-point demand to Buhari (list of people in attendance)

Nigeria

5 years ago

During a meeting in Port Harcourt also attended by a federal government delegation, the south-south leaders called for restructuring to reflect true federalism.

Cracks, worries as Biden's men fume, say top spots are given to those who didn't work for president-elect

Cracks, worries as Biden's men fume, say top spots are given to those who didn't work for president-elect

World

5 years ago

Top officials and staffers in the Joe Biden's camp are reportedly "pissed off" after being neglected in the allocation of cabinet slots dominated by Obama men.

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