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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

Osinbajo reveals real reason govt cannot continue to run Nigeria's refineries as oil crisis deepens

Osinbajo reveals real reason govt cannot continue to run Nigeria's refineries as oil crisis deepens

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: Obaseki sends powerful message to President Buhari after defeating APC in Edo election

Just in: Obaseki sends powerful message to President Buhari after defeating APC in Edo election

Politics

5 years ago

We'll kill ourselves - Tension as APC, PDP loyalists bicker in Obaseki's deputy's polling unit (video)

We'll kill ourselves - Tension as APC, PDP loyalists bicker in Obaseki's deputy's polling unit (video)

Politics

5 years ago

Nigeria is divided as never before under Buhari - Soyinka attacks president (full statement)

Nigeria is divided as never before under Buhari - Soyinka attacks president (full statement)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: President Buhari makes fresh appointment into power sector (full list of members)

Breaking: President Buhari makes fresh appointment into power sector (full list of members)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Tales by moonlight: CAN reacts to Buhari's response to Trump on killing of Christians in Nigeria

Tales by moonlight: CAN reacts to Buhari's response to Trump on killing of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria

5 years ago

School reopening: UN sends warning to Nigerian government as students set for resumption

School reopening: UN sends warning to Nigerian government as students set for resumption

Nigeria

5 years ago

Edward Kallon, UN resident and humanitarian coordinator, on Tuesday, September 8, told federal government to ensure a safe reopening of schools for students.

Hope rises for Kano singer sentenced to death as Falana set to appeal, receives document of verdict

Hope rises for Kano singer sentenced to death as Falana set to appeal, receives document of verdict

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kano judiciary said it has on Wednesday, September 2, submitted the details of Shariah court judgment sentencing singer Aminu Shariff to death over blasphemy.

Finally, Tinubu opens up on fight between him and Akeredolu, makes big revelation

Finally, Tinubu opens up on fight between him and Akeredolu, makes big revelation

Nigeria

5 years ago

Bola Tinubu, national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed insinuations that there is a rift between him and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

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.

School reopening: Nigerians knock ASUU for saying ban lift on institutions will be suicidal (here are top reactions)

School reopening: Nigerians knock ASUU for saying ban lift on institutions will be suicidal (here are top reactions)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigerians on social media have come hard on Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) after the body said reopening of tertiary institutions will be suicidal.

This is how student will resume - Lagos university gives condition as Sanwo-Olu directs reopening of all schools

This is how student will resume - Lagos university gives condition as Sanwo-Olu directs reopening of all schools

Nigeria

5 years ago

While speaking on a radio interview monitored in Lagos, LASU VC Olarewaju Fagbohun explained that 400, 500 and 600 levels students will resume before others.

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

5 years ago

Ike Ekweremadu, speaking during the 60th Conference of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in Abuja on Wednesday, August 27, said executive orders are dangerous.

Good news as NAFDAC reveals drug that "kills" Covid-19 infection

Good news as NAFDAC reveals drug that "kills" Covid-19 infection

Nigeria

5 years ago

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) DG, Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that chloroquine can be used for Covid-19 treatment.

New war over 774,000 jobs as PDP lawmakers blow hot, say project politically motivated

New war over 774,000 jobs as PDP lawmakers blow hot, say project politically motivated

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives have rejected the proposed 774,00 jobs project, saying it is politically motivated.

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