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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

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INEC finally withdraws return certificate from PDP senator-elect sacked by court, issues it to authentic candidate

INEC finally withdraws return certificate from PDP senator-elect sacked by court, issues it to authentic candidate

Politics

7 years ago

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

Business and Economy

7 years ago

Full list of 20 highest paid leaders in the world, their salaries and countries (photo)

Full list of 20 highest paid leaders in the world, their salaries and countries (photo)

Politics

7 years ago

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nigeria

7 years ago

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Politics

7 years ago

President Buhari reacts to fire incident at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France

President Buhari reacts to fire incident at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France

Politics

7 years ago

Just in: 21 ministers, others present as President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Just in: 21 ministers, others present as President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Nigeria

7 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting is currently ongoing at the presidential villa with President Muhammadu Buhari presiding over it.

Breaking: Police dismiss 9 officers, demote 6 over alleged gross misconduct

Breaking: Police dismiss 9 officers, demote 6 over alleged gross misconduct

Politics

7 years ago

Not less than nine police officers have been dismissed with immediate effect over alleged misconduct in the line of duty by the Nigerian Police Force.

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Nigeria

7 years ago

The southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) publicity secretaries have endorsed Nkiru Onyejeocha representing Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia for speaker, House of Representatives.

It's very alarming - Dangote laments gap between rich and poor, proffers solution to end poverty in the north

It's very alarming - Dangote laments gap between rich and poor, proffers solution to end poverty in the north

Politics

7 years ago

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, has called on the 19 northern state governors to invest more in the agricultural sector for the steady development of the region.

PDP wins 3 Senate seats in Rivers as Wike extends lead to 13 of 15 LGAs declared by INEC

PDP wins 3 Senate seats in Rivers as Wike extends lead to 13 of 15 LGAs declared by INEC

Nigeria

7 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully cruised to a comfortable victory in Rivers as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared candidates of the party winners of the three Senate seats in the state.

Rivers election: Governor Wike leads in 8 of 10 LGAs announced by INEC

Rivers election: Governor Wike leads in 8 of 10 LGAs announced by INEC

Politics

7 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Governor Nyesom Wike has reportedly been leading in eight of ten local government areas where Independence National Election Commission has announced their result.

Tinubu reacts to APC's endorsement of Lawan as 9th Senate president, says party discipline must hold

Tinubu reacts to APC's endorsement of Lawan as 9th Senate president, says party discipline must hold

Politics

7 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said that party discipline would be upheld in addressing the leadership tussle of the 9th National Assembly.

EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk countries in money laundering

EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk countries in money laundering

Nigeria

7 years ago

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has vowed to take a tough action and begin man hunt on people facing crimes bordering on money laundering and terrorism financing.

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Amid rising rate of suspicious ponzi schemes advertised across the social media, a concerned Nigerian lawyer and certified crime manager, has warned members of the public against financial engagement with fraudulent Kia promo.

Rahaman Abiola