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

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

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

Nigeria

4 years ago

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

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

Nigeria

4 years ago

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory deadline coming

Nigerians will soon link NIN to their bank accounts, FG declares; mandatory...

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Sunday Igboho clears air on fighting, defeating Boko Haram, insists on southwest security

Sunday Igboho clears air on fighting, defeating Boko Haram, insists on southwest...

Nigeria

4 years ago

Southwest PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, says APC has nothing to offer

Southwest PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, says APC has nothing...

Politics

4 years ago

Tension as suspected "yahoo boys" block Osogbo-Ilesha road over alleged EFCC harassment

Tension as suspected "yahoo boys" block Osogbo-Ilesha road over alleged EFCC...

Nigeria

4 years ago

Tears as APC chieftain who is leader Kanuri people in Lagos, 2 others die in car accident

Tears as APC chieftain who is leader Kanuri people in Lagos, 2 others die in car accident

Nigeria

4 years ago

Mustapha Mohammed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lost his life during a car crash in Borno state. He was head of Kanuri people in Lagos.

Insecurity: Presidency declares war on insurgents, bandits; says prosecution, brutal onslaught await

Insecurity: Presidency declares war on insurgents, bandits; says prosecution, brutal onslaught await

Politics

4 years ago

Speaking in Ogun on Tuesday, VP Yemi Osinbajo charged the new military to ensure that the war against insurgency and sundry crime ends in victory for Nigeria.

Weeks after leaving office, Trump's trial continues as US Senate votes for his impeachment

Weeks after leaving office, Trump's trial continues as US Senate votes for his impeachment

World

4 years ago

Former president Donald Trump's impeachment trial has commenced at the US Senate as the upper chamber on Tuesday, February 9, voted 56-44 along party line.

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

Worries, uncertainty as FG tells Nigerians to get ready for another hike in petrol price

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Timipre Sylva, state minister for petroleum, who spoke at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, February 9 raised the alarm over a possible hike in the price of petrol.

List: FG slams 6-month travel restriction on 100 passports for violating COVID-19 protocol

List: FG slams 6-month travel restriction on 100 passports for violating COVID-19 protocol

Nigeria

4 years ago

Presidential Task Force in a tweet on Tuesday, February 9, announced that it has slammed travel restriction on 100 passports for violating COVID-19 protocols.

PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, meeting with APC leaders

PDP addresses Fani-Kayode's rumoured defection, meeting with APC leaders

Politics

4 years ago

Speaking on Tuesday, February 9, the Rivers PDP publicity secretary, Sydney Tambari, said the former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) is free to defect.

Herdsmen crisis: Benue govt raises alarm over plots to incite Nigerians against Ortom

Herdsmen crisis: Benue govt raises alarm over plots to incite Nigerians against Ortom

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking on Monday, an aide to Governor Samuel Ortom, Shehu Tambaya, alleged that APC chieftain Garus Gololo is behind the plots to tarnish his master's image.

Boko Haram: I want to end this war soon - Army boss declares as Nigeria partners Chad, others

Boko Haram: I want to end this war soon - Army boss declares as Nigeria partners Chad, others

Politics

4 years ago

Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, said the Nigerian Army will partner with troops from Chad and Cameroon in the war against the insurgents.

Anambra poll: Wike says governors will handle primary, shares how PDP can defeat APC

Anambra poll: Wike says governors will handle primary, shares how PDP can defeat APC

Politics

4 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike, while addressing PDP leaders in the southeast on Monday, February 8, in Enugu, said unity and sacrifices will win Anambra guber election.

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