Tunde Rahman

Tunde Rahman
Born
Tunde Sarafadeen Rahman
Occupations

Tunde Sarafadeen Rahman is a Nigerian journalist,[1] [2][3] editor,[4] and media advisor.[5][6][7] A veteran of major national newspapers,[8] he later served as a media advisor to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (2016-2023) in Lagos[9] and presidential media aide from June 2023 in Abuja.[10][11][12][13]

Early life and education

He completed an MBA at the Leicester University School of Business, Leicester, United Kingdom, in 2022. He also has a master’s degree in communication studies from Lagos State University (LASU) School of Communication Studies, Ojuelegba Campus, Lagos.[14][15]

Career

Journalism career

He was the managing editor/founder of Western Post Newspaper (2014 – 2016)[16][17], editor THISDAY Newspaper (November 2004 – May 2014), Group News Editor of Punch Nigeria Limited, Ikeja (May 2000 – November 2004), Political Editor and Political Correspondent 0f Daily Times of Nigeria (1991 – 2000), Nigerian Correspondent, Tehran Times International (1990 – 1991) Political Correspondent, Lagos Horizon Newspaper (1989 – 1990 ).[18] He is a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Investigative Reporters and Editors Incorporated, USA., and the Nigeria Guild of Editors.[18]

Government appointments

  • Media advisor to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (2016-2023) in Lagos
  • Senior Special Assistant to Media to the President from June 2023 in Abuja.[19][20][21][22]

References

  1. ^ Adedayo, Wale (2006). As it is: A Journalist's View of Nigeria's Young Democracy. As It Is. ISBN 978-978-066-631-6.
  2. ^ "President Tinubu at 72: Leadership in challenging times, Tunde Rahman". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  3. ^ "President Tinubu and June 12, Tunde Rahman". 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  4. ^ Ogbonnaya, Orji, Orji (2014-07-19). What They Don't Teach You in Broadcasting. Safari Books Ltd. ISBN 978-978-8431-64-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2024-03-30). "Toast to Tunde Rahman | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  6. ^ "Bola Ahmed Tinubu latest news: APC Chieftain no dey hospital for di US". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  7. ^ Badmus, Bola (2024-09-10). "APC professionals endorse Tunde Rahman as Ngelale's replacement". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  8. ^ "TUNDE RAHMAN IS FIT FOR PURPOSE – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  9. ^ "Asiwaju Tinubu's Media Adviser, Tunde Rahman, Gives Back to People – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  10. ^ "Why Nigeria deserves UN Security Council permanent seat, Tunde Rahman". The Nation Newspaper. 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  11. ^ "EFCC's bid for whistle-blowers' protection, Tunde Rahman". The Nation Newspaper. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  12. ^ "Two Years of Tinubu: Two stories behind the positive numbers, Tunde Rahman |". The Eagle Online. 2025-06-08. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  13. ^ "Politics not about bitterness - Presidency speaks on Tinubu, Atiku's meeting". Daily Post Nigeria. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  14. ^ "Tunde Rahman, former Thisday editor, bags MBA from Leicester". This Is Lagos. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  15. ^ "Tunde Sarafadeen Rahman – Nigeria – Afripol Summit". afripolsummit.org. Archived from the original on 2025-04-26. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  16. ^ Korkus, Stella Dimoko. "Ex THISDAY Editor Tunde Rahman Debuts With Western Post on March 2,2014". Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  17. ^ "Western Post newspaper for launch". EnviroNews. 2015-09-14. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  18. ^ a b Olusunle, Tunde (2023-07-13). "Tunde Rahman: Rugged pro gets his due". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  19. ^ "Tunde Rahman, 19 others make list of Tinubu's appointments". Vanguard News. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  20. ^ "No bad government in Nigeria, presidency tells #EndBadGovernance protesters". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  21. ^ "Why Blinken called Tinubu - Tunde Rahman". Punch Newspapers. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  22. ^ "CBN Governor Must Be More Political – Tinubu's Aide – Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2025-07-03.