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

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

US

4 years ago

Biden's govt reacts as China goes tough, sanctions top officials in Trump administration

Biden's govt reacts as China goes tough, sanctions top officials in Trump administration

World

4 years ago

He'll travel to US - EFCC reveals why court should reject Maina's bail request

He'll travel to US - EFCC reveals why court should reject Maina's bail request

Nigeria

4 years ago

School resumption: Prepare to face another lockdown, FG threatens amid COVID-19

School resumption: Prepare to face another lockdown, FG threatens amid COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

FULL LIST: US presidents who refused to attend their successors' inauguration - as Trump is set to join (photos)

FULL LIST: US presidents who refused to attend their successors' inauguration - as Trump is set to join (photos)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Lagos state holds ground, justifies 3 reasons for reopening of schools despite COVID-19

Lagos state holds ground, justifies 3 reasons for reopening of schools despite COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

Hurray! 24m poor Nigerians to receive N5,000 each for 6 months - FG

Hurray! 24m poor Nigerians to receive N5,000 each for 6 months - FG

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Tuesday, January 19, disclosed that 24 million Nigerians will get N5,000.

Presidency reveals number of Nigerians who have received N5000 relief fund

Presidency reveals number of Nigerians who have received N5000 relief fund

Nigeria

4 years ago

Yemi Osinbajo said federal government is presently "capturing and registering the urban poor and vulnerable populations across Nigeria" for the N5000 stipend.

You're now a member of stingy association: Shehu Sani mocks FG over N5000 stipend for Nigerians

You're now a member of stingy association: Shehu Sani mocks FG over N5000 stipend for Nigerians

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a tweet on Tuesday, January 19, Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, mocked FG for announcing N5,000 relief stipend for 24 million Nigerians.

NIN: Anxiety as INEC set to make national ID compulsory for voters' registration

NIN: Anxiety as INEC set to make national ID compulsory for voters' registration

Politics

4 years ago

One of the national commissioners at INEC whose name was not given said the commission is planning to make NIN as a prerequisite for the voters' registration.

FULL LIST: CAN releases 8 guidelines for churches, worshippers on COVID-19

FULL LIST: CAN releases 8 guidelines for churches, worshippers on COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday, January 18, in a statement warned the old and sick to stay away from churches amid COVID-19.

FULL LIST: FG releases 7 COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools as students resume

FULL LIST: FG releases 7 COVID-19 safety guidelines for schools as students resume

Nigeria

4 years ago

The federal government has issued some safety protocols for schools towards steaming the tide of COVID-19 infection as students resume back to classrooms today.

These are people sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria - Zulum opens cans of worms (photos)

These are people sponsoring Boko Haram in Nigeria - Zulum opens cans of worms (photos)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking during the 17th Gani Fawehinmi’s lecture on Friday, Governor Babagana Zulum said contrary to the belief, among members of Boko Haram are Christians.

COVID-19: Uncertainty as FG told to postpone schools' resumption by 3 months, House kicks

COVID-19: Uncertainty as FG told to postpone schools' resumption by 3 months, House kicks

Education

4 years ago

Julius Ihonvbere, chairman of the House committee on basic education, said the reopening will pose a threat to the fight against the second wave of COVID-19.

Uncertainty on NIN deadline as telecoms operators raise alarm on outdated NIMC facilities

Uncertainty on NIN deadline as telecoms operators raise alarm on outdated NIMC facilities

Nigeria

4 years ago

With the February 9 deadline issued by federal government on NIN-SIM integration drawing nearer, telecom operators said they are having challenges with NIMC.

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