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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

Man builds modern ICT centre for school to enable them improve in their research and learning

Man builds modern ICT centre for school to enable them improve in their research and learning

People

4 years ago

Ore Otiti: Inside Okaka's historic traditional festival; the facts, myths and mysteries in pictures

Ore Otiti: Inside Okaka's historic traditional festival; the facts, myths and mysteries in pictures

Feature

4 years ago

Outrage as customers kick against "controversial" cloth brand, govt begins investigation

Fashion

4 years ago

Fresh graduate shares his celebratory cake with homeless people on streets in viral photos, many celebrate him

Fresh graduate shares his celebratory cake with homeless people on streets in viral photos, many celebrate him

People

4 years ago

From reality show to music world: A review of Veeiye's Young & Reckless EP by Emmanuel Daraloye

From reality show to music world: A review of Veeiye's Young & Reckless EP by Emmanuel Daraloye

Opinion

4 years ago

Fact check: Did Shina Peller say Tinubu shouldn't be appointed Nigeria’s next president?

Fact check: Did Shina Peller say Tinubu shouldn't be appointed Nigeria’s next president?

Editorial

4 years ago

Fact-check: Is Buhari’s photographer’s "Discover Nigeria” recognised as largest pictorial book in the world?

Fact-check: Is Buhari’s photographer’s "Discover Nigeria” recognised as largest pictorial book in the world?

People

4 years ago

Bayo Omoboriowo’s photobook, Discover Nigeria, unveiled on Thursday, September 30, by President Muhammadu Buhari has been recognised by Guinness World Records.

Fact-check: Picture depicting bandits using drones not from Nigeria

Fact-check: Picture depicting bandits using drones not from Nigeria

People

4 years ago

A Facebook user, Radhiyyat Taiye, in a post on Sunday, September 26, 2021, shared a picture of some gadgets, including phones, pouch, a power bank, and others.

Media tips: How Twitter helps journalists improve news sourcing & monitoring in digital media age

Media tips: How Twitter helps journalists improve news sourcing & monitoring in digital media age

People

4 years ago

In journalism and general media practice, the evolution of Twitter has ushered in some changes in the work of reporters, editors, and general newsroom culture.

Fact-check: Was Dubai built with $12bn infrastructure fund as claimed by Facebook User?

Fact-check: Was Dubai built with $12bn infrastructure fund as claimed by Facebook User?

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian social media user, Abdullahi Ayofe Olaniyi, in a Facebook post dated Wednesday, September 15, claimed that Dubai was built with infrastructure funds.

COVID-19: Good news as top country announces plans to resume tourist visas after more than a year

COVID-19: Good news as top country announces plans to resume tourist visas after more than a year

Nigeria

4 years ago

India has revealed plans to resume issuing tourist visas despite obstacles arising from COVID-19 pandemic. It made it known through its home affairs ministry.

Opinion: CBN and AbokiFX's black market rates: How transparent is AbokiFX by Odewale Abayomi

Opinion: CBN and AbokiFX's black market rates: How transparent is AbokiFX by Odewale Abayomi

Business and Economy

4 years ago

AbokiFX now unofficially wields a powerful influence. The pertinent question remains, what are the yardsticks, indices and driving factors of exchange rates?

COVID-19: India considers exporting vaccine to Africa as pandemic hits harder

COVID-19: India considers exporting vaccine to Africa as pandemic hits harder

Nigeria

4 years ago

India government said it is contemplating resuming COVID-19 vaccine export to African countries in its efforts to help the continent fight the deadly pandemic.

Twitter ban: How inconsistent govt policies are affecting Nigerian tech space, IT expert reveals

Twitter ban: How inconsistent govt policies are affecting Nigerian tech space, IT expert reveals

People

4 years ago

Chiedozie Igweonu, a leading IT expert, has stated emphatically that the Twitterban has affected businesses that relied on the tech giant for their operation.

Landlord who waived rent and donated food for his tenants during COVID-19 now offers them free counselling

Landlord who waived rent and donated food for his tenants during COVID-19 now offers them free counselling

People

4 years ago

Dr Michael Munene, the landlord who was praised for waiving tenants' rent, is now offering free counselling services to help those affected psychologically.

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