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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

Victory as court nullifies ex-Imo deputy governor's impeachment 8 years after removal

Victory as court nullifies ex-Imo deputy governor's impeachment 8 years after removal

Politics

5 years ago

If you kill herder, don't sleep we'll revisit you - Tension as Fulani cattle-rearers threaten war

If you kill herder, don't sleep we'll revisit you - Tension as Fulani cattle-rearers threaten war

Politics

5 years ago

Hausa-Yoruba clash: It can lead to ethnic conflict, northern governor writes Makinde over Shasha chaos

Hausa-Yoruba clash: It can lead to ethnic conflict, northern governor writes Makinde over Shasha chaos

Politics

5 years ago

Hausa-Yoruba clash: Be proactive and learn from me - Fayose takes swipe at Makinde on live TV

Hausa-Yoruba clash: Be proactive and learn from me - Fayose takes swipe at Makinde on live TV

Politics

5 years ago

We’ll protect ourselves - Anxiety as monarch writes Buhari over attack by herdsmen

We’ll protect ourselves - Anxiety as monarch writes Buhari over attack by herdsmen

Nigeria

5 years ago

Hausa-Yoruba clash: Anxiety as Akeredolu issues 3 warnings to troublemakers in Shasha Ibadan

Hausa-Yoruba clash: Anxiety as Akeredolu issues 3 warnings to troublemakers in Shasha Ibadan

Nigeria

5 years ago

Jakande: Photos show emotional moments OBJ, Gbajabiamila, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu visit late Awoist's house

Jakande: Photos show emotional moments OBJ, Gbajabiamila, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu visit late Awoist's house

Nigeria

5 years ago

The pendulum of death swung over Alhaji Abdu Lateef Jakande, a widely-respected political icon and mentor on Thursday morning, February 11, at the age of 91.

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Femi Fani-Kayode may dump PDP for APC ahead of 2023

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Femi Fani-Kayode may dump PDP for APC ahead of 2023

Politics

5 years ago

Although Fani-Kayode denied defecting to APC, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has hinted that the PDP chieftain is on the course to return to the ruling party.

End of road to kidnappers, bandits as FG, service chiefs begin town hall meeting with Nigerians across zones

End of road to kidnappers, bandits as FG, service chiefs begin town hall meeting with Nigerians across zones

Politics

5 years ago

Federal government said it will begin holding meetings with governors, traditional rulers and necessary stakeholders in all geo-political zones over insecurity.

He has no values: APC finally explains why Fani-Kayode’s defection was rejected

He has no values: APC finally explains why Fani-Kayode’s defection was rejected

Politics

5 years ago

Salihu Lukman, the director-general of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, said the defection of Femi Fani-Kayode to the All Progressives Congress was stalled.

Like Zulum, El-Rufai rewards competence; gives foreign scholarship to 10 students with disability

Like Zulum, El-Rufai rewards competence; gives foreign scholarship to 10 students with disability

Politics

5 years ago

In the spirit of responsive and proactive leadership, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approved foreign scholarships for ten disabled students from Kaduna state.

BREAKING: Fear in Anambra as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler Obi, whereabouts still unknown

BREAKING: Fear in Anambra as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler Obi, whereabouts still unknown

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Nnewi community of Ekwusigo local government area in Anambra state has been plunged into panic following the kidnap of Uruagu-Nnewi, Obi Charles Afam Obi.

2023: It should be respected - Governor Ganduje names region to produce Buhari's successor

2023: It should be respected - Governor Ganduje names region to produce Buhari's successor

Politics

5 years ago

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Kano state governor, said zoning should be respected by the APC because it is a strategy to winning the 2023 presidential election.

Breaking: Ganduje finally discloses reasons for deposing Muhammadu Sanusi in new video

Breaking: Ganduje finally discloses reasons for deposing Muhammadu Sanusi in new video

Politics

5 years ago

Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje says he removed the former Kano emir Muhammadu Sanusi II because he did not know the responsibility of a traditional ruler.

You baptise infamy - Shehu Sani kicks as northern governor defends herders carrying AK-47

You baptise infamy - Shehu Sani kicks as northern governor defends herders carrying AK-47

Politics

5 years ago

In a tweet on Friday, February 12, Shehu Sani said Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi's justification of herders carrying AK-47 "amounts to baptizing infamy."

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