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.

1253 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing Kagara students

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing...

Politics

4 years ago

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also carry AK-47 like herders

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also...

Politics

4 years ago

Nigerians react as CBN says cryptocurrency is activities of players from "dark world" in viral video

Nigerians react as CBN says cryptocurrency is activities of players from "dark...

Politics

4 years ago

10 countries in the world with largest population without electricity; Nigeria overtakes India

10 countries in the world with largest population without electricity; Nigeria...

Nigeria

4 years ago

Plane crash: Tears as NAF discloses full identity of 7 victims, announces burial arrangement

Plane crash: Tears as NAF discloses full identity of 7 victims, announces burial...

Nigeria

4 years ago

BREAKING: Fire guts popular timber market in Rivers, traders count losses

BREAKING: Fire guts popular timber market in Rivers, traders count losses

Politics

4 years ago

Federal lawmaker distributes goats for empowerment, shares pictures; social media reacts

Federal lawmaker distributes goats for empowerment, shares pictures; social media reacts

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a post on his Facebook account on Saturday, February 20, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide popularly known as Odidi Omo said he has given goats as empowerment.

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Senate approved Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism

ANALYSIS: Real reasons Senate approved Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism

Politics

4 years ago

During a plenary on Tuesday, February 23, the Senate, led by Ahmad Lawan, approved Tukur Buratai, other ex-service chiefs as ambassadors despite criticism.

2023: APC lawmaker names only politicians who can succeed President Buhari, gives reasons

2023: APC lawmaker names only politicians who can succeed President Buhari, gives reasons

Nigeria

4 years ago

A federal lawmaker, Akeem Adeyemi, said the APC national leader Bola Tinubu has "strategic political roadmaps" to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.

Why we invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodimma breaks silence after meeting Buhari

Why we invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodimma breaks silence after meeting Buhari

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking with press after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Tuesday, Governor Hope Uzodinma said soldiers were invited to Orlu to prevent violence.

It slipped out: Apostle Suleman makes U-turn over comment on COVID-19, 3rd private jet in viral video

It slipped out: Apostle Suleman makes U-turn over comment on COVID-19, 3rd private jet in viral video

Nigeria

4 years ago

Apostle Suleman has denied praying for COVID-19 not to end, with the Kaduna-based cleric saying no pastor would have prayed that the pandemic should not end.

Champagne drinking governor: War of words as Ikpeazu tackles Senator Adeyemi over "drunkard" attack

Champagne drinking governor: War of words as Ikpeazu tackles Senator Adeyemi over "drunkard" attack

Nigeria

4 years ago

Okezie Ikpeazu has fired back at Smart Adeyemi over "drunkard" comment, with the Abia state governor labelling the senator as a fool over comment on education.

Fear grips as popular rights activist arrested; authority feigns knowledge of his disappearance

Fear grips as popular rights activist arrested; authority feigns knowledge of his disappearance

World

4 years ago

Fear has gripped the human rights community following the arrest of Guo Feixiong. He was reported to have been detained while trying to catch flight to the US.

9 young boys, several others killed as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri with rocket

9 young boys, several others killed as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri with rocket

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a development that has dived Borno state into anxiety, 13 people were killed when Boko Haram terrorists attacked Maiduguri with rocket on Tuesday evening.

He's not a terrorist: Fani Kayode names northern governor who helped Jonathan become president after Yar'adua

He's not a terrorist: Fani Kayode names northern governor who helped Jonathan become president after Yar'adua

Nigeria

4 years ago

Femi Fani-Kayode has raised a defence for Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed, describing him as a good man following backlashes generated by his comment on AK-47.

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