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.

1034 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Confusion as northern governor seeks ban on movement of cattle to from north to south

Confusion as northern governor seeks ban on movement of cattle to from north to south

Politics

4 years ago

Anxiety as Fulani activist threatens to banish Yoruba from north

Anxiety as Fulani activist threatens to banish Yoruba from north

Nigeria

4 years ago

More trouble for Orji Kalu as EFCC set to arraign him over alleged N7.1bn

More trouble for Orji Kalu as EFCC set to arraign him over alleged N7.1bn

Nigeria

4 years ago

Presidency reveals Nigerians responsible for Transparency International’s ranking of Nigeria as 2nd most corrupt

Presidency reveals Nigerians responsible for Transparency International’s ranking of Nigeria as 2nd most corrupt

Politics

4 years ago

Obasanjo drops bombshell, reveals how Buhari govt chased investors from Nigeria

Obasanjo drops bombshell, reveals how Buhari govt chased investors from Nigeria

Nigeria

4 years ago

Paris in Nigeria! Checkout beautiful aerial view pictures of Lagos you can ever see (photos)

Paris in Nigeria! Checkout beautiful aerial view pictures of Lagos you can ever see (photos)

Politics

4 years ago

Why Buratai, other ex-security service failed, Wike opens can of worms (video)

Why Buratai, other ex-security service failed, Wike opens can of worms (video)

Politics

4 years ago

Speaking on Sunday, January 31, while featuring on Channels TV programme, Governor Nyesom Wike said the ex-security service chiefs failed because of politics.

JUST IN: End of road for Boko Haram as new service chiefs storm Borno, take war to terrorists

JUST IN: End of road for Boko Haram as new service chiefs storm Borno, take war to terrorists

Politics

4 years ago

Led by the chief of defence staff General Luck Irabor, the service chiefs' visit to Borno is expected to unleash a solid onslaught on the Boko Haram terrorists

BREAKING: FG approves cash grant of 20,000 to 3,500 rural women (here is beneficiary state)

BREAKING: FG approves cash grant of 20,000 to 3,500 rural women (here is beneficiary state)

Politics

4 years ago

The federal government has approved the inauguration of cash transfer of N20,000 to each of 3,500 rural women in the 20 local government areas of Ogun state.

Picture of Buhari, APC governors "violating COVID-19 protocols" cause social media stir (photo)

Picture of Buhari, APC governors "violating COVID-19 protocols" cause social media stir (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

President Buhari and ten governors from the ruling party's train had travelled Daura, the hometown of the president in Katsina state on Friday, January 28.

Unsung hero! How young man saved hundred lives, died while stopping suic'ide bomber in 2017 (photo)

Unsung hero! How young man saved hundred lives, died while stopping suic'ide bomber in 2017 (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

A young man, Yakubu Muhammed Fannami, was extolled by Shehu Sani four years after saving "lives of hundreds" and consequently losing his to a terrorist attack.

Tears as Amotekun commandant dies in a road crash (how it happened)

Tears as Amotekun commandant dies in a road crash (how it happened)

Politics

4 years ago

Mr Tajudeen Salaudeen, a leader of Amotekun security network in Oyo state, has reportedly passed away. He died on Thursday, January 28, in Ilero, Kajola LGA.

How Buhari, APC leaders labelled Jonathan govt as corrupt - Fayose reacts as Nigeria ranked 2nd corrupt nation

How Buhari, APC leaders labelled Jonathan govt as corrupt - Fayose reacts as Nigeria ranked 2nd corrupt nation

Politics

4 years ago

Former governor Ayodele Fayose has reacted to the Transparency International corruption index ranking Nigeria as the second most corrupt nation in West Africa.

BREAKING: Another Chibok girl escapes from Boko Haram abductors, calls father

BREAKING: Another Chibok girl escapes from Boko Haram abductors, calls father

Politics

4 years ago

In another confirmation of hard-earned victory against terrorism in the northeast, another Chibok girl has reportedly escaped the den of Boko Haram terrorists.

These are what they want to use to "destroy" Buhari - Presidency raises alarm

These are what they want to use to "destroy" Buhari - Presidency raises alarm

Politics

4 years ago

In a statement on Friday, January 29, Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu argued that the campaign against President Buhari via the media is because of power quest.

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