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About Thomas Abidoye - Early Life and Education

 


Thomas Abidoye is a Nigerian journalist and communications professional originally from Ejigbo in Osun State. He earned a National Diploma at Kwara State Polytechnic and an HND (in Mass Communication or a related field) at Osun State Polytechnic; he is currently completing a B.Sc. at Kwara State University, Malete. According to his public profile, he has over seven years of experience covering politics, economy, entertainment, crime and general news.

Education: National Diploma, Kwara State Polytechnic; Higher National Diploma, Osun State Polytechnic; Bachelor of Science (in view), Kwara State University, Malete.

Journalism and Media Career

Abidoye began his professional journey in journalism around 2017, working initially as part of his National Diploma training. He has written extensively for AmiLoaded Media Hub (a news website based in Osogbo, Osun), serving as Digital Publisher and Editor-in-Chief from mid-2021 onward. AmiLoaded’s website lists hundreds of news articles under his byline. For example, in 2025 he authored a community-news report (“Police Seek Help To Locate Family Of Dumb Man Found In Osun”) focusing on a local human-interest case. Beyond AmiLoaded, Abidoye has also held communications roles in non-profit media and foundations – for instance, he has been a Content Writer for the Oladapo Opasina Foundation and Communications Officer for the Favour Itunu Gift Oladosu Foundation.

Major roles: Editor-in-Chief & Digital Publisher, AmiLoaded Media Hub (2021–present); Founder & Executive Director, AgriScoop Africa (a Nigerian agri-media platform, 2025–present); CEO/Co-Founder, World Job Info Hub (digital media/PR firm, 2024–present); Content Writer, Oladapo Opasina Foundation (2023–present); Communications Officer, Favour Itunu Gift Oladosu Foundation (2020–present).

NYSC (2023, Kogi State): President, NYSC Kogi State Editorial & Publicity CDS; Corps Editor-in-Chief, NYSC Kogi State; Assistant Staff Officer (Corps Member), Kogi State Ministry of Information & Communication.



Contributions and Affiliations

Through his journalism, Abidoye has highlighted social issues and community stories in Nigeria. His AmiLoaded articles often aim to inform or assist local communities (for example, one article sought public help to reunite a lost man with his family). He is also active on social media as a content creator and advocates for youth empowerment and agricultural development (as reflected by co-founding AgriScoop Africa).  In addition to journalism, he is known as a poet and creative writer. Abidoye’s affiliations include AmiLoaded Media Hub, World Job Info Hub, AgriScoop Africa and other communications networks, as well as his alma maters.




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