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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

FG gives update on total reopening of schools across the country amid Covid-19

FG gives update on total reopening of schools across the country amid Covid-19

Politics

5 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

5 years ago

APC reacts as Governor Wike boasts Obaseki doesn't have a strong candidate and he will win

APC reacts as Governor Wike boasts Obaseki doesn't have a strong candidate and he will win

Nigeria

5 years ago

Only students seating for WASSCE will resume schools - Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti defy FG's order

Only students seating for WASSCE will resume schools - Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti defy FG's order

Education

5 years ago

Eid-el-Kabir: How we distributed over 5000 rams, 993 cows to people - Zamafar govt

Eid-el-Kabir: How we distributed over 5000 rams, 993 cows to people - Zamafar govt

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: Publish names of lawmakers who benefited from NDDC contracts - Buhari's minister told

Breaking: Publish names of lawmakers who benefited from NDDC contracts - Buhari's minister told

Politics

5 years ago

Amid anxiety, Covid-19 test of Kwara governor, deputy finally announced

Amid anxiety, Covid-19 test of Kwara governor, deputy finally announced

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state and his deputy Kayode Alabi have tested negative to Covid-19 infection. Their result came out on Monday, July 20.

Breaking: 4 aspirants step down for Governor Akeredolu as Ondo APC primary election begins

Breaking: 4 aspirants step down for Governor Akeredolu as Ondo APC primary election begins

Nigeria

5 years ago

The re-election bid of Rotimi Akeredolu has been handed a boost after four of the aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket stepped down.

Buhari's ambassadorial nominee sees Senate's red eye, disgraced over comment on APC

Buhari's ambassadorial nominee sees Senate's red eye, disgraced over comment on APC

Nigeria

5 years ago

Yamah Mohammed Musa, an ambassadorial nominee from Edo State, has hit the Senate committee red line after boasting about his achievements in ruling party APC.

How Nigeria loses 2.5trn to fraud yearly - Forensic body reveals

How Nigeria loses 2.5trn to fraud yearly - Forensic body reveals

Nigeria

5 years ago

Society for Forensic Accountants and Fraud Prevention has disclosed that about N2.5 trillion is being lost to fraud on a yearly basis via different channels.

Days after Kwara governor's CoS died of Covid-19, aides to state deputy governor test positive to virus

Days after Kwara governor's CoS died of Covid-19, aides to state deputy governor test positive to virus

Nigeria

5 years ago

Aides to deputy governor of Kwara state, Kayode Alabi, have tested positive to Covid-19 pandemic days after CoS to the governor died of the same infection.

China finally reacts to suit by 25 Nigerians seeking $200bn compensation over Covid-19 (full statement)

China finally reacts to suit by 25 Nigerians seeking $200bn compensation over Covid-19 (full statement)

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Chinese embassy has described as shoddy and frivolous attempts by some Nigerians to sue China over Covid-19 pandemic, describing the suit as frivolous.

Good news as Governor Lalong, household and close aides test negative to Covid-19

Good news as Governor Lalong, household and close aides test negative to Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

Plateau state has got a relief to smile at as Governor Simon Lalong and his family including his close aides tested negative to Covid-19 for the second time.

40 years after his death Buhari's minister celebrates only Yoruba monarch who served as Nigerian governor (photos)

40 years after his death Buhari's minister celebrates only Yoruba monarch who served as Nigerian governor (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Rauf Aregbesola has canonised the memories of late Oba Adesoji Aderemi, the late Ooni of Ife who also served as the governor of Nigeria's old western region.

Tears as another 3 prominent Nigerians die of Covid-19 complication (see their identity)

Tears as another 3 prominent Nigerians die of Covid-19 complication (see their identity)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Covid-19 took fatality swipes at the country as three prominent Nigerians were reported to have died on Sunday, July 5, as a result of coronavirus complication.

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