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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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Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Nigeria

7 years ago

Ex-VC gives crucial advice to President Buhari, highlights how FG can revive education sector

Ex-VC gives crucial advice to President Buhari, highlights how FG can revive education sector

Nigeria

7 years ago

President Buhari's 84-year-old sister reportedly treks 100m to vote in Daura

President Buhari's 84-year-old sister reportedly treks 100m to vote in Daura

Nigeria

7 years ago

Breaking: APC candidate Sanwo-Olu reportedly wins his polling unit

Breaking: APC candidate Sanwo-Olu reportedly wins his polling unit

Nigeria

7 years ago

Atiku addresses Nigerians ahead of March 9 election, issues fresh message (video)

Atiku addresses Nigerians ahead of March 9 election, issues fresh message (video)

Politics

7 years ago

Unilag VC gives update on convocation as varsity set to graduate 8,000 students

Unilag VC gives update on convocation as varsity set to graduate 8,000 students

Education

7 years ago

Ganduje's re-election gets more boost as ethnic community leaders declare support for governor

Ganduje's re-election gets more boost as ethnic community leaders declare support for governor

Politics

7 years ago

Ahead of the forthcoming governorship and House of Assembly elections, Ethnic Community Leaders Association Kano (ECLAK), has endorsed Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s re-election bid.

Why CBN placed ban on importation of textile materials - Emefiele opens up as FG set to revive industy

Why CBN placed ban on importation of textile materials - Emefiele opens up as FG set to revive industy

Nigeria

7 years ago

In an attempt to boost the textile industry of Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has brought fore an initiative seeking a ban on the importation of textile products into the country.

Why Atiku must go to court - Secondus, PDP chieftains speak as party set for legal redress

Why Atiku must go to court - Secondus, PDP chieftains speak as party set for legal redress

Nigeria

7 years ago

Southwest zone of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday, March 1, said it was fully in support of the party’s presidential candidate in the February 23 elections, Atiku Abubakar, on his decision to challenge the poll results.

Why I met with Abdulsalam, others - Atiku reveals after meeting members of National Peace Committee

Breaking

Why I met with Abdulsalam, others - Atiku reveals after meeting members of National Peace Committee

Nigeria

7 years ago

The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has offered insights into why he met with members of the National Peace Committee (NPC) on Thursday, February 28, in Abuja.

Breaking: Senator Shehu Sani holds press briefing, reportedly calls for cancellation of Kaduna election

Breaking: Senator Shehu Sani holds press briefing, reportedly calls for cancellation of Kaduna election

Nigeria

7 years ago

The senator representing Kacuna Central, Shehu Sani, has called for the cancellation of the election that was held in at the senatorial district on February 23.

Breaking: All hands on deck as INEC set to declare election results in Kwara (photo)

Breaking: All hands on deck as INEC set to declare election results in Kwara (photo)

Politics

7 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is reportedly set to declare the results of the presidential and National Assembly elections held in Kwara state on Saturday, February 23.

Naira may to crash to N415/$1 due to 2019 political instability - PwC predicts

Naira may to crash to N415/$1 due to 2019 political instability - PwC predicts

Nigeria

7 years ago

A new report by a multi-professional service network, Price waterhouse Coopers popularly known as PwC has predicted that the Nigerian currency may suffer a drop in value between the range of N390 to N415 to a dollar by 2019.

Days to election, another prominent group declares support for President Buhari

Days to election, another prominent group declares support for President Buhari

Nigeria

7 years ago

Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has drummed support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid, ahead of Saturday’s presidential election. The association's national president made this known ahead of election.

Election postponement: INEC has questions to answer - President Buhari threatens

Election postponement: INEC has questions to answer - President Buhari threatens

Politics

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari, at the crucial caucus meeting organised by the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Monday, February 18, threatened that Independent National Electoral Commission will have to explain why the poll shift.

Rahaman Abiola