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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

Amotekun: Governor Fayemi takes giant stride, appoints governing board for security outfit

Amotekun: Governor Fayemi takes giant stride, appoints governing board for security outfit

Politics

6 years ago

NCDC announces 194 Covid-19 cases, highest so far in single day

NCDC announces 194 Covid-19 cases, highest so far in single day

Nigeria

6 years ago

Abba Kyari: APC makes its position known on who becomes President Buhari's next chief of staff

Abba Kyari: APC makes its position known on who becomes President Buhari's next chief of staff

Nigeria

6 years ago

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

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

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

We'll deal with them squarely - IGP reveals penalty for officers caught taking bribe or abusing human right during lockdown

We'll deal with them squarely - IGP reveals penalty for officers caught taking bribe or abusing human right during lockdown

Nigeria

6 years ago

Adamu Mohammed, inspector-general of police, says no sacred cow as the force will go hard on officers caught taking bribe and engaging rights abuse in lockdown.

Boko Haram confronts Buratai with mortar guns, attacks soldiers' camp days after army boss relocated to northeast

Boko Haram confronts Buratai with mortar guns, attacks soldiers' camp days after army boss relocated to northeast

Nigeria

6 years ago

Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly launched an attack to the Nigerian Army's Special Super Camp at Ngamdu, a border community between Borno and Yobe states.

Governor Sanwo-Olu finally reacts, reveals steps Lagos will take as hoodlums invade houses to steal during lockdown

Governor Sanwo-Olu finally reacts, reveals steps Lagos will take as hoodlums invade houses to steal during lockdown

Politics

6 years ago

Amid burgeoning peace breach in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he would not abandon the responsibility of protecting the state from thugs and thieves.

Just in: Nigeria records highest increase in 24 hours as NCDC announces 30 Covid-19 cases

Breaking

Just in: Nigeria records highest increase in 24 hours as NCDC announces 30 Covid-19 cases

Nigeria

6 years ago

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday night, April 14, announced eleven cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases to 373.

Bauchi governor stops plan to deduct from workers' salaries for Covid-19 fight amid anger and displeasure

Bauchi governor stops plan to deduct from workers' salaries for Covid-19 fight amid anger and displeasure

Nigeria

6 years ago

Bala Mohammed, Bauchi governor, has announced a stop to the proposed plan aimed at deducting the salaries of workers in the state as a contribution to Covid-19.

Saudi mosque, Vatican City under lock, Covid-19 is respecter of nobody - Sultan-led NSCIA slams reopening of mosques, churches

Saudi mosque, Vatican City under lock, Covid-19 is respecter of nobody - Sultan-led NSCIA slams reopening of mosques, churches

Nigeria

6 years ago

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has berated for governors for lifting the ban on a religious gathering in churches and mosques amid coronavirus.

Health minister tackles Seyi Makinde, says he is not aware of how governor was cured of coronavirus

Health minister tackles Seyi Makinde, says he is not aware of how governor was cured of coronavirus

Nigeria

6 years ago

Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister of Health, said he has not received any briefing on how Governor Seyi Makinde was cured of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Joy in Ekiti as Fayemi leaves isolation, set to distribute relief materials to 20,000 households after relaxing lockdown

Joy in Ekiti as Fayemi leaves isolation, set to distribute relief materials to 20,000 households after relaxing lockdown

Nigeria

6 years ago

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, has relaxed the lockdown placed on the state over coronavirus pandemic as workers are now permitted to resume back to work.

Breaking: Lagos confirms fresh death from coronavirus

Breaking: Lagos confirms fresh death from coronavirus

Nigeria

6 years ago

The Lagos state government has announced a fresh casualty from coronavirus, officially bringing the death toll from the deadly pandemic to three in the state.

Rahaman Abiola