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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

This is how executive order is breeding dictatorship in Nigeria - Ex-deputy Senate president reveals, knocks Buhari

This is how executive order is breeding dictatorship in Nigeria - Ex-deputy Senate president reveals, knocks Buhari

Politics

6 years ago

FG set to receive more Abacha assets as Ireland prepares to return €5.5m kept by ex-leader in Dublin

FG set to receive more Abacha assets as Ireland prepares to return €5.5m kept by ex-leader in Dublin

Nigeria

6 years ago

Just in: EFCC arrests 3 corpers, 19 undergraduates, 10 others for alleged internet fraud (photos)

Just in: EFCC arrests 3 corpers, 19 undergraduates, 10 others for alleged internet fraud (photos)

Nigeria

6 years ago

After Magu, more heads to roll as Buhari vows to probe corruption in past, present govts, reels out achievements

After Magu, more heads to roll as Buhari vows to probe corruption in past, present govts, reels out achievements

Nigeria

6 years ago

Breaking: Ondo state health commissioner dies of Covid-19

Breaking: Ondo state health commissioner dies of Covid-19

Nigeria

6 years ago

Battleground set as INEC recognises Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu as PDP, APC candidates in Edo (full list of others)

Battleground set as INEC recognises Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu as PDP, APC candidates in Edo (full list of others)

Nigeria

6 years ago

Ex-Senate president Saraki speaks again, highlights role of lawmakers in democracy

Ex-Senate president Saraki speaks again, highlights role of lawmakers in democracy

Politics

6 years ago

Bukola Saraki, former Senate president and leader of the 8th National Assembly (NASS), has lamented how the role of the legislative arm is not yet appreciated.

Flashback: In my family, I am the first male person to clock 70 but I want to die at 96 - Ajimobi

Flashback: In my family, I am the first male person to clock 70 but I want to die at 96 - Ajimobi

Politics

6 years ago

Death is the end to all aspirations and for Abiola Ajimobi, life beyond 70 can only be in next life after the former governor of Oyo lost a battle to Covid-19.

Alleged N2bn agric loan scam: Court restrains Ebonyi govt from probing former SSG

Alleged N2bn agric loan scam: Court restrains Ebonyi govt from probing former SSG

Nigeria

6 years ago

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has been stopped from probing Prof Bernard Odoh, former secretary to the state government, over alleged N2bn agric loan.

Kano begins house-to-house sample collection for Covid-19 test, relaxes lockdown on these days

Kano begins house-to-house sample collection for Covid-19 test, relaxes lockdown on these days

Nigeria

6 years ago

In an effort geared towards stemming down the spread of Covid-19, Kano state government has begun a house-to-house collection of samples for Covid-19 test.

Nigeria must stop funding "wasteful bicameralism" - Ex-presidential candidate Sonaiya

Nigeria must stop funding "wasteful bicameralism" - Ex-presidential candidate Sonaiya

Politics

6 years ago

Remi Sonaiya, 2015 presidential candidate of KOWA party, has called for a radical system change in government that will enable Nigeria channel its resources.

Hours after demolishing 2 hotels in Rivers, Governor Wike announces another decision

Hours after demolishing 2 hotels in Rivers, Governor Wike announces another decision

Politics

6 years ago

Nyesom Wike, Rivers state governor, has announced a partial lifting of lockdown imposed on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt local government areas for two days.

Presidency reacts to outrage over gathering at Abba Kyari's burial, says Aso Rock has been operating digitally

Presidency reacts to outrage over gathering at Abba Kyari's burial, says Aso Rock has been operating digitally

Nigeria

6 years ago

Garba Shehu, special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, said "there is nothing extraordinary" about gathering in Abba Kyari's burial.

Police officers caught on camera assaulting woman in Osun arrested, subjected to orderly room trial (video)

Police officers caught on camera assaulting woman in Osun arrested, subjected to orderly room trial (video)

Nigeria

6 years ago

Police said it has arrested two officers who were caught in a video assaulting a woman at the Odo Ori Market in Osun state over alleged breach of lockdown.

I have good news for us - Pastor Adeboye passes new prophecy on Covid-19

I have good news for us - Pastor Adeboye passes new prophecy on Covid-19

Nigeria

6 years ago

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has declared that Nigeria will survive the scare of Covid-19 before the world.

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