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

How Buhari's aides damaged his image, made Nigeria a laughing stock - Lawmaker reveals

How Buhari's aides damaged his image, made Nigeria a laughing stock - Lawmaker reveals

Politics

4 years ago

BUSTED: How we sold stolen cars for N400,000, suspect reveals (video)

BUSTED: How we sold stolen cars for N400,000, suspect reveals (video)

Nigeria

4 years ago

BUSTED: How serving Akwa Ibom corps member "hacks boyfriend" to death - Witness gives account (photo)

BUSTED: How serving Akwa Ibom corps member "hacks boyfriend" to death - Witness gives account (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Reopening: My children are also at home, says ASUU president Ogunyemi

Reopening: My children are also at home, says ASUU president Ogunyemi

Nigeria

4 years ago

FG signs $1.959bn contracts for rail line from Kano to Niger Republic (photos)

FG signs $1.959bn contracts for rail line from Kano to Niger Republic (photos)

Business and Economy

4 years ago

COVID-19: 32 guidelines travellers coming to Nigeria must know (FULL LIST)

COVID-19: 32 guidelines travellers coming to Nigeria must know (FULL LIST)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Why we refused to reopen universities despite FG's directive, reveals ASUU

Why we refused to reopen universities despite FG's directive, reveals ASUU

Politics

4 years ago

Biodun Ogunyemi said the universities refused to reopen because the federal government failed to address the emergences in the health and education sectors.

COVID-19: Bauchi insists on reopening of school on January 18, gives reasons

COVID-19: Bauchi insists on reopening of school on January 18, gives reasons

Politics

4 years ago

According to Aliyu Tilde, the Bauchi state commissioner of education, all the 4,816 schools across the state will resume for the 2020/2021 academic session.

FULL LIST: Lagos, 5 other states that approved reopening of all schools amid COVID-19

FULL LIST: Lagos, 5 other states that approved reopening of all schools amid COVID-19

Nigeria

4 years ago

States including Nasarawa, Bauchi and Ekiti have joined Lagos and Rivers in the full reopening of all the private and government schools amid coronavirus fear.

It'll not do justice - SSANU speaks on planned strike amid protest threats

It'll not do justice - SSANU speaks on planned strike amid protest threats

Nigeria

4 years ago

Speaking through its national vice president Comrade Sobur Salami on Tuesday, January 12, SSANU maintained that a strike will not do justice to its plight.

Insecurity: Operation Burst arrests 47 armed herdsmen in Oyo

Insecurity: Operation Burst arrests 47 armed herdsmen in Oyo

Politics

4 years ago

Operatives of the Oyo state police command on Monday, January 11, said they have arrested 47 armed Fulanis in Iganna community of Iwajowa local government.

EXPLAINER: From COVID-19 to ASUU - Here are 3 reasons FG postpones resumption of universities

EXPLAINER: From COVID-19 to ASUU - Here are 3 reasons FG postpones resumption of universities

Nigeria

4 years ago

There are clear indications that Nigerian varsities may not resume back to class in January or any time soon due to the lack of readiness from the side of FG.

Anxiety in southeast as a new faction on Ohanaeze emerges, reveals its grievances

Anxiety in southeast as a new faction on Ohanaeze emerges, reveals its grievances

Nigeria

4 years ago

Hours after Obiozor was announced as the president-general of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a new faction of the socio-political organisation has emerged led by Ibe.

Again, Trump receives bad news after Twitter ban as app used by supporters kicked off internet (here is reason)

Again, Trump receives bad news after Twitter ban as app used by supporters kicked off internet (here is reason)

Politics

4 years ago

Parler, a microblogging and social networking app with 10 million users, is being used by the conservative and supporters of Donald Trump to incite violence.

Revealed! This is total number of Nigerians targeted for COVID-19 vaccination at N3000 per 2 doses

Revealed! This is total number of Nigerians targeted for COVID-19 vaccination at N3000 per 2 doses

Nigeria

4 years ago

NPHDA said the FG is planning to vaccinate 75% of Nigerians. The percentage means 144.2 million people out of the 206 million total population are targeted.

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