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.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

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

4 years ago

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...

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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 student...

4 years ago

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, whereabout...

4 years ago

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...

4 years ago

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

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

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

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."

They take billions of naira: Sheikh Gumi names army, people cashing out on insecurity

They take billions of naira: Sheikh Gumi names army, people cashing out on insecurity

Popular Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said the Nigerian military leaders benefitted from banditry and insurgency by siphoning "billions of naira."

Lateef Jakande: 6 amazing facts about late first civilian governor of Lagos

Lateef Jakande: 6 amazing facts about late first civilian governor of Lagos

Chief Abdul Lateef Jakande, a veteran journalist and public administrator is the first civilian governor of Lagos state. He will be remembered for his legacy.

2023: Umahi discloses APC's plans for Igbo presidency, says it's a family affair

2023: Umahi discloses APC's plans for Igbo presidency, says it's a family affair

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has urged people of the southwest to participate in the APC membership registration in order to achieve Igbo presidency.

Sunday Igboho makes U-turn as he names spokesman, vows not to grant interviews again

Sunday Igboho makes U-turn as he names spokesman, vows not to grant interviews again

Sunday Adeyemo, a self-styled Yoruba activist better known as Sunday Igboho, has named his media spokesman as he declared he will not grant interview again.

Flush them out: Senate kicks against criminal herdsmen, tells Buhari to issue executive order

Flush them out: Senate kicks against criminal herdsmen, tells Buhari to issue executive order

During a plenary on Wednesday, February 10, the Nigerian Senate told President Buhari to issue an executive order against the criminal activities of herdsmen.

BREAKING: Court sacks PDP chairman, other executive members in Ebonyi

BREAKING: Court sacks PDP chairman, other executive members in Ebonyi

A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital has sacked the state People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee led by Fred Udogu.

OcuppyLekkiTollGate: Police issue tough notice, vow to deal with protesters

OcuppyLekkiTollGate: Police issue tough notice, vow to deal with protesters

Speaking during a press conference in Ikeja on Thursday, February 11, Hakeem Odumosu, Lagos commissioner of police, said the command will not allow any protest.

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