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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

Breaking: 238 Nigerians evacuated from Turkey arrive Nigeria, FG reveals their Covid-19 status

Breaking: 238 Nigerians evacuated from Turkey arrive Nigeria, FG reveals their Covid-19 status

Nigeria

5 years ago

FG gives update on how interstate movement can increase Covid-19 cases, gives tough warning to Nigerians

FG gives update on how interstate movement can increase Covid-19 cases, gives tough warning to Nigerians

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: Ondo state health commissioner dies of Covid-19

Breaking: Ondo state health commissioner dies of Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

Edo 2020: Peace move begins as Oyegun, Oshiomhole make Ize-Iyamu's 49-man campaign team

Edo 2020: Peace move begins as Oyegun, Oshiomhole make Ize-Iyamu's 49-man campaign team

Nigeria

5 years ago

Anxiety in Plateau as governor orders Covid-19 test on cabinet members after commissioner tested positive

Anxiety in Plateau as governor orders Covid-19 test on cabinet members after commissioner tested positive

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: Fresh breath as President Buhari makes top appointment

Just in: Fresh breath as President Buhari makes top appointment

Nigeria

5 years ago

FG gives update on reopening of schools for tertiary institution students

Breaking

FG gives update on reopening of schools for tertiary institution students

Politics

5 years ago

Hope of lifting ban on higher institutions in Nigeria has been dampened as the federal government insisted that there is no arrangement for such development.

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

5 years ago

Preparation is ongoing for the forthcoming election in Edo state as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the list of party candidates.

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

5 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

5 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.

Breaking: After Giadom and Oshiomhole, another top party leader suspended by APC

Breaking: After Giadom and Oshiomhole, another top party leader suspended by APC

Politics

5 years ago

The crisis in All Progressive Congress (APC) has hit a sharp bend as the Rivers state chapter of the ruling party suspended Igo Aguma as the acting chairman.

Anxiety in Ondo as Agboola dares Akeredolu, insists he's deputy governor despite dumping APC for PDP

Anxiety in Ondo as Agboola dares Akeredolu, insists he's deputy governor despite dumping APC for PDP

Nigeria

5 years ago

Agboola Ajayi, embattled deputy governor of Ondo, has packed his loads out of his official residence hours after parting ways with All Progressive Congress.

Ray of hope as Governor Uzodinma adopts 9-year-old kid singer whose video went viral (photos, video)

Ray of hope as Governor Uzodinma adopts 9-year-old kid singer whose video went viral (photos, video)

Entertainment

5 years ago

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has vouched to adopt and sponsor the education of a 9-year-old boy Joseph Oluomachi Opara whose video went viral recently.

Buhari thanks Dangote, Bill Gates, others as Nigeria finally eradicates polio disease

Buhari thanks Dangote, Bill Gates, others as Nigeria finally eradicates polio disease

Nigeria

5 years ago

As the country sees an end to Poliovirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians on the historical feat, saying many partners contributed a lot.

Breaking: APC crisis worsens as Ondo deputy governor dumps party for PDP

Breaking: APC crisis worsens as Ondo deputy governor dumps party for PDP

Nigeria

5 years ago

Agboola Ajayi, deputy governor of Ondo state, has resigned his membership of the All Progressive Congress following months of feud between him and his boss.

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