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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

N200 fine or 6-month jail term for lockdown violators, not killing - Falana tackles army over 'extrajudicial killing' in Delta

N200 fine or 6-month jail term for lockdown violators, not killing - Falana tackles army over 'extrajudicial killing' in Delta

Nigeria

6 years ago

Again, FG approves reduction of fuel price from N125 to N123 per litre

Again, FG approves reduction of fuel price from N125 to N123 per litre

Nigeria

6 years ago

10 people killed as midnight attack leaves Plateau community in tears and mourning

10 people killed as midnight attack leaves Plateau community in tears and mourning

Nigeria

6 years ago

Why we opened borders for 127 returnees of which 12 tested positive to coronavirus - FG reveals amid criticism

Why we opened borders for 127 returnees of which 12 tested positive to coronavirus - FG reveals amid criticism

Nigeria

6 years ago

Just in: Sad day as prominent monarch in Nigeria dies

Breaking

Just in: Sad day as prominent monarch in Nigeria dies

Nigeria

6 years ago

Coronavirus has exposed the evident weaknesses of our healthcare system - Gbajabiamila

Coronavirus has exposed the evident weaknesses of our healthcare system - Gbajabiamila

Politics

6 years ago

Coronavirus: How 2 people contracted coronavirus after El-Rufai - Kaduna health commissioner reveals

Coronavirus: How 2 people contracted coronavirus after El-Rufai - Kaduna health commissioner reveals

Nigeria

6 years ago

Kaduna commissioner of health, Hajia Dr. Amina Balore, says two confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) from the state are contacts from the index cases.

Let's try from Osun - Nigerians react as Ooni of Ife Oba Ogunwusi reveals cure for coronavirus

Let's try from Osun - Nigerians react as Ooni of Ife Oba Ogunwusi reveals cure for coronavirus

Nigeria

6 years ago

Nigerians have reacted as Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, caused stir on social media after providing solution and cure to coronavirus (Covid-19).

Lagos has 100% survival rate for all confirmed coronavirus cases, 8 patients already discharged - Akin Abayomi

Lagos has 100% survival rate for all confirmed coronavirus cases, 8 patients already discharged - Akin Abayomi

Nigeria

6 years ago

Lagos state has expressed optimism over the survival of all its coronavirus (Covid-19) patients barely 24 hours after five cases were successfully discharged.

Panic as Nigerian governor orders shoot at sight of returnees who try to escape isolation centre

Panic as Nigerian governor orders shoot at sight of returnees who try to escape isolation centre

Nigeria

6 years ago

David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, has reportedly ordered security operatives to shoot at sight any person who tries to escape from the state isolation centre.

UCH shuts down major services and key operations over coronavirus as 'threatened' doctors self-isolate

UCH shuts down major services and key operations over coronavirus as 'threatened' doctors self-isolate

Nigeria

6 years ago

Amid mounting coronavirus (Covid-19) scare, University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan has shut down major operations and key services including consultation.

FG has no plan to give Nigerians above 18 N8500 over coronavirus - Information agency debunks fake news

FG has no plan to give Nigerians above 18 N8500 over coronavirus - Information agency debunks fake news

Nigeria

6 years ago

Information Agency has warned members of the general public against a fraudulent website trying to capitalise on coronavirus epidemic to defraud Nigerians.

Hope beams as Saraki assembles medical experts, scientists to fight coronavirus in Nigeria, Africa

Hope beams as Saraki assembles medical experts, scientists to fight coronavirus in Nigeria, Africa

Nigeria

6 years ago

Toyin Saraki, wife of the president of eighth Senate, Bukola Saraki, has assembled a team of doctors and medical experts to help curb the spread of Covid-19.

Breaking: Nigeria confirms 2 fresh cases of coronavirus, all cases now 42

Breaking: Nigeria confirms 2 fresh cases of coronavirus, all cases now 42

Nigeria

6 years ago

Nigeria has recorded two more cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), bringing the total figure of the confirmed cases to 42. The new cases are in Ogun and Lagos.

19 locally-made rifles, 1 pistol and sophisticated weapons recovered as soldiers clash with bandits in Benue (photos)

19 locally-made rifles, 1 pistol and sophisticated weapons recovered as soldiers clash with bandits in Benue (photos)

Nigeria

6 years ago

The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke of Nigerian Army recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition from fleeing bandits in Odejo and Odogoke communities.

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