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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.

765 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

Opinion

4 years ago

Man establishes food bank for poor, opens foundation where needy can get helps & acquire skills

Man establishes food bank for poor, opens foundation where needy can get helps & acquire skills

People

4 years ago

Remembrance: France, Israel pay tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack in India

Remembrance: France, Israel pay tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack in India

World

4 years ago

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

Opinion

4 years ago

COVID-19: Joy as Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers from 6 countries

COVID-19: Joy as Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers from 6 countries

Asia

4 years ago

Man donates uniforms, bags & furniture to less-privileged school pupils, says he wants to inspire

Man donates uniforms, bags & furniture to less-privileged school pupils, says he wants to inspire

People

4 years ago

Kevin Eze: Meet passionate Nigerian man pioneering food network in Africa: "I want to solve problems"

Kevin Eze: Meet passionate Nigerian man pioneering food network in Africa: "I want to solve problems"

People

4 years ago

Although Kevin Eze holds a B.Tech in Project Engineering, the entrepreneur, digital strategist is making waves in the promotion of African food and its culture.

He was a beacon of light: Dowen College finally speaks on Sylvester Oromoni's death

He was a beacon of light: Dowen College finally speaks on Sylvester Oromoni's death

People

4 years ago

In a statement obtained by Legit.ng, the management of Dowen College said it "is fully committed to a thorough investigation" on Sylvester Oromoni's death.

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Asia

4 years ago

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday, November 25, approved the Asian country India's $1.5 billion loan request for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines.

Amazing 5 Forbes Tips for Investors, Entrepreneurs on Building Business, Brand and Ideas in Nigeria

Money

4 years ago

Nigeria is showing a clear signal as the heart of business space in Africa. So, while building a brand may be a good move, these tips will help you suceed.

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court as claimed on social media

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court as claimed on social media

Editorial

4 years ago

The claim that the notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, has been sentenced to death is false and highly misleading.

ANALYSIS: Instagram as new face of news sourcing and information sharing in digital media age

ANALYSIS: Instagram as new face of news sourcing and information sharing in digital media age

Editorial

4 years ago

In the world of evolving digital media, Instagram does not only serve as an online sanctuary where fun-seekers share lifestyle-based content, it unites world.

Segun Adegoke: 27-yr-old man selected to represent Nigeria at UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate Program

Segun Adegoke: 27-yr-old man selected to represent Nigeria at UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate Program

People

4 years ago

27-year-old agricpreneur, Segun Babatunde Adegoke, will represent Nigeria for the programme which he said will hopefully strengthen his entrepreneur skills.

Lagos Judicial Panel on #EndSARS report did not claim army, police killed 96 people

Lagos Judicial Panel on #EndSARS report did not claim army, police killed 96 people

Editorial

4 years ago

First Doctor (@firstdoctorr), a popular social media user, claimed that 96 people were killed by a combined force of Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police Force.

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

People

4 years ago

Kevin Strickland was freed after spending 43 years in prison for crimes he did not commit. Upon release, over N95 million was raised to help him restart life.

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