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

Why Buhari sacked Buratai, others; appointed new service chiefs - Presidency reveals

Why Buhari sacked Buratai, others; appointed new service chiefs - Presidency reveals

Politics

4 years ago

Anxiety as presidency told to probe Buratai, other ex-service chiefs over corruption

Anxiety as presidency told to probe Buratai, other ex-service chiefs over corruption

Politics

4 years ago

COVID-19 scare as FG directs civil servants to work from home

COVID-19 scare as FG directs civil servants to work from home

Nigeria

4 years ago

Sunday Igboho: FG finally breaks silence on locals-herdsmen clash, Ondo quit notice

Sunday Igboho: FG finally breaks silence on locals-herdsmen clash, Ondo quit notice

Politics

4 years ago

Breaking: Ooni meets Buhari behind closed door amid ethnic tension in Ondo, Oyo (photos)

Breaking: Ooni meets Buhari behind closed door amid ethnic tension in Ondo, Oyo (photos)

Politics

4 years ago

Sunday Igboho: Why we can't leave southwest, Miyetti Allah tells Makinde, other governors (video, photo)

Sunday Igboho: Why we can't leave southwest, Miyetti Allah tells Makinde, other governors (video, photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Sunday Igboho speaks on burnt house, reveals Yoruba leaders are backing criminal herdsmen

Sunday Igboho speaks on burnt house, reveals Yoruba leaders are backing criminal herdsmen

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, January 26, on his Soka house which was burnt by arsonists, Sunday Igbho said some Yoruba leaders are backing herders.

Breaking: Tears as Federal High Court judge dies after brief illness

Breaking: Tears as Federal High Court judge dies after brief illness

Politics

4 years ago

Federal High Court judge serving Abeokuta division, Justice Ibrahim Watila, died on Sunday, January 24, after a brief illness. He will be buried in Borno state.

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

Do you have up to 7 SIM cards? This is how to link them with one NIN (photo)

Business and Economy

4 years ago

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that seven SIM cards can be linked with one National Identification Number (NIN) through the app.

Save lives first before demanding police report, IGP Adamu tells hospitals

Save lives first before demanding police report, IGP Adamu tells hospitals

Politics

4 years ago

On Monday, January 26, when he appeared on Channel TV's Newsnight, IGP Mohammed Adamu said hospital can now treat victims of gunshot before police reports.

Nigeria sitting on gunpowder - Yoruba leaders make demand from Buhari after Sunday Igboho saga

Nigeria sitting on gunpowder - Yoruba leaders make demand from Buhari after Sunday Igboho saga

Politics

4 years ago

In a statement released on Monday, January 25, the coalition through its national coordinator, Dr. Tunde Aremu, said the southwest region is being threatened.

Restructuring: This is what will happen to Nigeria - Atiku issues warning again

Restructuring: This is what will happen to Nigeria - Atiku issues warning again

Politics

4 years ago

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president and PDP chieftain maintained that it is through restructuring some of the country's "foundational issues" can be resolved.

BREAKING: NECO announces new date for 2020 SSCE, gives update on time table

BREAKING: NECO announces new date for 2020 SSCE, gives update on time table

Education

4 years ago

In a statement, National Examinations Council (NECO) set another date for the commencement of its external 2020 Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (SSCE).

Heartbreak for PDP as Fayose's ally joins Fayemi in APC, gives reasons

Heartbreak for PDP as Fayose's ally joins Fayemi in APC, gives reasons

Politics

4 years ago

Dr Tope Aluko was formally received by the APC state chairman, Paul Omotoso, in his ward B secretariat in Iyin Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun local government area.

Sunday Igboho speaks on arrest, releases name of Yoruba leaders, kings backing him (video)

Sunday Igboho speaks on arrest, releases name of Yoruba leaders, kings backing him (video)

Politics

4 years ago

In a viral video, Sunday Igbo thanked Yoruba leaders including Olusegun Obasanjo, Wole Soyinka, Alaafin of Oyo, Ooni of Ife, ex-governor Akala for the supports.

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