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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

Act of bravery: Petrol attendant jumps into a flaming car to save vehicle and petrol station; people react

Act of bravery: Petrol attendant jumps into a flaming car to save vehicle and petrol station; people react

People

5 years ago

Lady becomes best graduating student of her university with 6.9 of 7 CGPA; shares inspiring success story

Lady becomes best graduating student of her university with 6.9 of 7 CGPA; shares inspiring success story

Education

5 years ago

Dapo Akande: Joy as UK nominates Nigerian-born lawyer as representative at UN commission

Dapo Akande: Joy as UK nominates Nigerian-born lawyer as representative at UN commission

Nigeria

5 years ago

Panic in Oyo as OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper Wakilu Isiaka Muhammadu, 3 others

Panic in Oyo as OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper Wakilu Isiaka Muhammadu, 3 others

Politics

5 years ago

Father of NAF officer killed in plane crash opens can of worms; says deadly aircraft was 49-year-old

Father of NAF officer killed in plane crash opens can of worms; says deadly aircraft was 49-year-old

Politics

5 years ago

Soyinka breaks silence on abduction of school pupils by bandits; says leaders have failed

Soyinka breaks silence on abduction of school pupils by bandits; says leaders have failed

Politics

5 years ago

It's sad Nigerians can't criticise president they elected, Fayose kicks over Dawisu's arrest, sack

It's sad Nigerians can't criticise president they elected, Fayose kicks over Dawisu's arrest, sack

Politics

5 years ago

Ayo Fayose, former governor of Lagos state, has joined millions of Nigerians calling for release of Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, a Kano critic arrested on Saturday.

Joy as first picture of Kagaraboys after their release emerges; APC sends crucial message

Joy as first picture of Kagaraboys after their release emerges; APC sends crucial message

Nigeria

5 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as heartwarming the release of the Kagara students and their teachers from the hideout of their abductors.

Sunday Igboho speaks after attempted DSS arrest; sends warning to FG over Gumi, Shekau

Sunday Igboho speaks after attempted DSS arrest; sends warning to FG over Gumi, Shekau

Nigeria

5 years ago

Sunday Igboho has sent a warning to the federal government, saying energy used against him should be channelled towards bandits and Boko Haram leader Shekau.

FreeDawisu: Outrage as social media explodes over sack, arrest of Ganduje's media aide for criticising Buhari

FreeDawisu: Outrage as social media explodes over sack, arrest of Ganduje's media aide for criticising Buhari

Politics

5 years ago

Salihu Tanjo-Yakasai was whisked away on Saturday, February 27, by the personnel of the DSS over his criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari on insecurity.

Fear as Ganduje orders closure of 4 Kano institutions; students told to vacate campuses

Fear as Ganduje orders closure of 4 Kano institutions; students told to vacate campuses

World

5 years ago

Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state on Saturday, February 27, ordered the immediate closure of 4 institutions as students told to vacate campuses.

DSS finally speaks on "arresting" Yoruba activist Sunday in Ibadan

DSS finally speaks on "arresting" Yoruba activist Sunday in Ibadan

Politics

5 years ago

Department of the State Security (DSS) has denied making an attempt to arrest popular Yoruba activist Sunday "Igboho" Adeyemo in Ibadan on Friday, February 26.

Who is Sunday Igboho? 7 facts about Yoruba activist threatening herders to leave Ibarapa (photo, video)

Who is Sunday Igboho? 7 facts about Yoruba activist threatening herders to leave Ibarapa (photo, video)

Politics

5 years ago

Fearless, vocal and terror-personified, Sunday Adeyemo, who chooses to be addressed as Sunday Igboho, rose to fame after playing a role in Modakeke-Ife war.

Face bandits: Social media reacts as DSS, police attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho; video goes viral

Face bandits: Social media reacts as DSS, police attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho; video goes viral

Nigeria

5 years ago

Since the video of the attempted arrest of Sunday Igboho went viral, Nigerians on social media have been contributing their opinions, especially on Twitter.

Drama as police, DSS attempt to arrest Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho; Video emerges online

Drama as police, DSS attempt to arrest Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho; Video emerges online

Politics

5 years ago

There was a panic in Ibadan on Friday, February 26, when operatives of the Nigerian police the Department of State Security attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho.

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