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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

Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki was disqualified, discloses how governor's APC exit will help him win Edo

Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki was disqualified, discloses how governor's APC exit will help him win Edo

Nigeria

5 years ago

He has no record to run with - Battle of wits in Edo as Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki will lose

He has no record to run with - Battle of wits in Edo as Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki will lose

Politics

5 years ago

Analysis: Big obstacles await APC after Obaseki's resignation with Oshiomhole suspended and Ajimobi hospitalised

Analysis: Big obstacles await APC after Obaseki's resignation with Oshiomhole suspended and Ajimobi hospitalised

Nigeria

5 years ago

We'll be at the court - Oshiomhole reacts as Obaseki resigns from APC, threatens PDP

We'll be at the court - Oshiomhole reacts as Obaseki resigns from APC, threatens PDP

Politics

5 years ago

Obaseki: NGF fires back as Governor Wike's "toothless dog and beggars forum" comment

Obaseki: NGF fires back as Governor Wike's "toothless dog and beggars forum" comment

Nigeria

5 years ago

Fear as another state hit by mysterious death, 50 people buried in 3 weeks as govt takes action

Fear as another state hit by mysterious death, 50 people buried in 3 weeks as govt takes action

Nigeria

5 years ago

Financial autonomy: Presidency says no going back as 36 governors finally bows for executive order 10

Financial autonomy: Presidency says no going back as 36 governors finally bows for executive order 10

Politics

5 years ago

36 governors have finally bowed to the pressure of executive order 10 after admitting the constitutionality of financial autonomy for the state legislatures.

Ondo 2020: Battle of ego as PDP aspirants reject plots to make Akeredolu's deputy party flagbearer

Ondo 2020: Battle of ego as PDP aspirants reject plots to make Akeredolu's deputy party flagbearer

Politics

5 years ago

Aspirants running on the platforms of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state have rejected the idea of stepping down for deputy governor Ajayi Agboola.

Police arrest 3 brothers for kidnapping, murdering 55-year-old widow and mum of 5 (photos)

Police arrest 3 brothers for kidnapping, murdering 55-year-old widow and mum of 5 (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Three brothers were successfully nabbed by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Abuja over the kidnap and murder of a mother of five, one Janet Nnenna Ogbonnaya.

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

5 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

5 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.

Kaduna, Gombe and others named among 32 states that may find it difficult to pay salaries after Covid-19

Kaduna, Gombe and others named among 32 states that may find it difficult to pay salaries after Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

With Nigeria currently plunged into economic crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus, experts have predicted that 32 states may find it hard to pay salaries.

NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)

NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigeria University Commission has warned the general public against some institutions in Nigeria running unapproved Masters and other post-graduate programmes.

Breaking: House of Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists

Breaking: House of Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists

Nigeria

5 years ago

The move to get capital punishment for sexual violence was hit by massive setback as the House of Representative rejected castration as a penalty for rapists.

Opposition party in Oyo clashes with Makinde, accuses state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects

Opposition party in Oyo clashes with Makinde, accuses state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects

Politics

5 years ago

Opposition in Oyo state has thrown fight hat into the ring with Seyi Makinde-led government as APC accused the state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects.

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