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.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

Money

4 years ago

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

Politics

4 years ago

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atrocities

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atrocities

Nigeria

4 years ago

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders

Politics

4 years ago

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses identity of kidnappers

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses identity of kidnappers

Politics

4 years ago

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidnapping

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidnapping

Politics

4 years ago

Aisha Babangida, daughter of the former military head of state and prominent statesman, has attributed greed, corruption and poverty to the Kagara abduction.

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister Lai Mohammed

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister Lai Mohammed

Politics

4 years ago

The Kwara APC youths have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, over "selfish politicking" in the state.

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's replacement

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's replacement

Nigeria

4 years ago

PDP governors have told President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Mohammed Adamu and appoint a new police boss in order to tackle rising insecurity in the country.

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

Politics

4 years ago

The service chiefs have declared war on Boko Haram after their Senate visit and vowed to bring their experiences in the theatre of war to improve security.

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Politics

4 years ago

Major-Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi, Nigeria's minister of defence, has struck the anger cord of Nigerians after telling them to "stand and face" armed bandits.

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

Nigeria

4 years ago

A tragic video of travellers kidnapped on Sunday in Niger has been released by the criminal pack. The commuters begged the government to secure their freedom.

List: Ihejirika, Omisore, other high-profile defections to APC in 1 week with photos

Nigeria

4 years ago

All thanks to its membership registration and revalidation exercise, the ruling APC has been receiving new members including former governor Gbenga Daniel.

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

Nigeria

4 years ago

40-year-old Malam Abdulrasheed Bawa, the incoming EFCC boss, holds a B.Sc degree in Economics. He also holds a Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

Politics

4 years ago

40-year-old Abdulrasheed Bawa will take over as the EFCC chairman, becoming the 6th man to head the anti-graft agency which was established in 2003 by Obasanjo.

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