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.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

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

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

2023 presidency: PDP governor breaks silence, sets records straight on succeeding Buhari

2023 presidency: PDP governor breaks silence, sets records straight on succeeding Buhari

Politics

4 years ago

Why I hate Buhari's govt - Former minister Ezekwesili opens can of worms in lengthy tweets

Why I hate Buhari's govt - Former minister Ezekwesili opens can of worms in lengthy tweets

Politics

4 years ago

This is what Trump was spotted doing after leaving White House amid criticism (photo)

This is what Trump was spotted doing after leaving White House amid criticism (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

I kept my word - Here is full list of policies, achievements of Biden in just 5 days as US president (photo)

I kept my word - Here is full list of policies, achievements of Biden in just 5 days as US president (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

"Schools can’t be shut forever" Nigerian virologist justifies reopening amid COVID-19

"Schools can’t be shut forever" Nigerian virologist justifies reopening amid COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

Nigerian virologist and varsity don David Olaleye said reopening of schools is necessitated by the need to strike a balance between COVID-19 and what is right.

APC chieftain reveals how Buhari is restructuring Nigeria, tackles PDP

APC chieftain reveals how Buhari is restructuring Nigeria, tackles PDP

Nigeria

4 years ago

APC chieftain Osita Okechukwu alleged the opposition party is trying to mislead the country that President Muhammadu Buhari is indifferent about restructuring.

You threaten me? Fear as Sunday Igboho dares Makinde, insists herders must leave (photo, video)

You threaten me? Fear as Sunday Igboho dares Makinde, insists herders must leave (photo, video)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Sunday Adeyemo, a popular Yoruba activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Friday dared the governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde to arrest him.

Nigerians speak as Sunday Igboho, supporters storm Igangan to chase herdsmen away (video, photos)

Nigerians speak as Sunday Igboho, supporters storm Igangan to chase herdsmen away (video, photos)

Politics

4 years ago

The arrival of popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho in Igangan community on Friday, January 22, has caused stir on social media as Nigerians continue to react.

Setback for resumption as SSANU, NASU announce "mother of strike" (here is date)

Setback for resumption as SSANU, NASU announce "mother of strike" (here is date)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Members of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions will begin strike.

National ID: FG announces final deadline for NIN registration, blocking of SIM cards

National ID: FG announces final deadline for NIN registration, blocking of SIM cards

Politics

4 years ago

Federal government on Tuesday, January 19, sent a clear warning to Nigerians, insisting that the February 9 deadlines for the NIN-SIM integration still stands.

How 45-year-old driver was jailed after spending N2m erroneously transferred into his account (photo)

How 45-year-old driver was jailed after spending N2m erroneously transferred into his account (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Justice Oyinloye has sentenced Adetunji Oluwasegun, a 45-year-old Ilorin-based driver, to two-year jail for spending N2million sent into his account in error.

FG announces new employment plan for N-Power beneficiaries

FG announces new employment plan for N-Power beneficiaries

Money

4 years ago

The federal government said the N-Power programme beneficiaries will now be engaged in new job and opportunities or business prospects after their two years.

Biden finally speaks on "generous letter" Trump wrote him before leaving White House

Biden finally speaks on "generous letter" Trump wrote him before leaving White House

Politics

4 years ago

Addressing journalists at the White House on Wednesday, January 20, Joe Biden said Donald Trump left him a generous letter as a tradition before departing.

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