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: Buhari writes President Xi Jinping of China

Breaking: Buhari writes President Xi Jinping of China

Politics

4 years ago

Insecurity: Tears in Anambra as gunmen storm church service, kill 3 members of a family

Insecurity: Tears in Anambra as gunmen storm church service, kill 3 members of a...

Politics

4 years ago

2023: I have enormous respect for him - Wike makes U-turn on attacking Tinubu

2023: I have enormous respect for him - Wike makes U-turn on attacking Tinubu

Nigeria

4 years ago

Herder-farmer crisis: Tinubu silent because he doesn't want to lose his cap, Sani

Herder-farmer crisis: Tinubu silent because he doesn't want to lose his cap,...

Nigeria

4 years ago

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate market by 2025

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate...

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Nigeria may not recover from economic and security woes 50 years after Buhari govt - Fayose

Nigeria may not recover from economic and security woes 50 years after Buhari...

Politics

4 years ago

Why are we running backwards? - Nigerians kick over CBN's ban on cryptocurrency

Why are we running backwards? - Nigerians kick over CBN's ban on cryptocurrency

Nigeria

4 years ago

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and service but uses an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online transactions.

Video shows Kwara APC members throwing chairs at state meeting; Nigerians says "they left brooms"

Video shows Kwara APC members throwing chairs at state meeting; Nigerians says "they left brooms"

Politics

4 years ago

In a video which has now gone viral, the Kwara APC members could not settle their irreconcilable difference and started to throw chairs during the meeting.

Anxiety as Kano bans top Islamic preacher, shuts his mosque over inciting sermons

Anxiety as Kano bans top Islamic preacher, shuts his mosque over inciting sermons

Politics

4 years ago

In an attempt to forestall a breach of peace, Kano government has banned one of the state's popular Islamic cleric, Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara over bad sermons.

Just in: Tears as ex-lawmaker and philanthropist Maikano Rabiu dies of COVID-19

Just in: Tears as ex-lawmaker and philanthropist Maikano Rabiu dies of COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

A philanthropist and former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Abdullahi Maikano Rabiu, passed away on Thursday aged 77 of COVID-19 complications.

Buhari must consider regional autonomy to tackle security challenges - Ex-DSS director Amachree

Buhari must consider regional autonomy to tackle security challenges - Ex-DSS director Amachree

Politics

4 years ago

Speaking on Channels TV, Dennis Amachree who served as assistant director of the SSS said federal government must intensify efforts to solve security crisis.

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Politics

4 years ago

Hours after the court order, a bulldozer said to belong to the Kwara government moved to the premises between 2:25 am and 4:20 and pulled down the structures.

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Nigeria

4 years ago

Owolabi Oludipe aka Somori met his Waterloo on Sunday, January 31, after police operatives and his men engaged in a gun duel in Odogbolu area of Ogun state.

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Politics

4 years ago

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said efforts have been intensified to find a long-lasting solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Zamfara and other states in the north.

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking at the APC registration exercise, ex-Osun governor Akande described the creation of the national planning committee as an "indefensible aberration."

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