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

ANALYSIS: Your SIM may not be blocked if not linked with NIN as deadline nears, here are reasons

ANALYSIS: Your SIM may not be blocked if not linked with NIN as deadline nears, here are reasons

Nigeria

4 years ago

2023 Igbo presidency plans? APC sends message to new leadership of Ohanaeze

2023 Igbo presidency plans? APC sends message to new leadership of Ohanaeze

Nigeria

4 years ago

Pantami gives 1 condition for visiting NIMC office to enrol for NIN

Pantami gives 1 condition for visiting NIMC office to enrol for NIN

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: Fresh update on NIN enrolment as NIMC workers suspend strike

BREAKING: Fresh update on NIN enrolment as NIMC workers suspend strike

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: Tears as another prominent Nigerian who was pioneer VC of top varsity dies

BREAKING: Tears as another prominent Nigerian who was pioneer VC of top varsity dies

Nigeria

4 years ago

BREAKING: I'll not attend Biden's inauguration - Trump speaks on transition as Twitter lifts ban on his account

BREAKING: I'll not attend Biden's inauguration - Trump speaks on transition as Twitter lifts ban on his account

Politics

4 years ago

Act of revenge? Trump goes violent on his VP, blocks access to White House amid possible removal

Act of revenge? Trump goes violent on his VP, blocks access to White House amid possible removal

US

4 years ago

The relationship between Donald Trump and Mike Pence is going estranged after the embattled president denied his vice president's aide access to White House.

Trump officially concedes defeat to Biden, promises orderly transition (full statement)

Trump officially concedes defeat to Biden, promises orderly transition (full statement)

World

4 years ago

In a statement on Thursday, January 7, President Donald Trump finally conceded defeat to Joe Biden and promised that there is going to be an orderly transition.

Tale of tears: How Cocoa House elevator malfunctioned, killed 1 person, left 3 injured in Ibadan - Witness

Tale of tears: How Cocoa House elevator malfunctioned, killed 1 person, left 3 injured in Ibadan - Witness

Politics

4 years ago

The incident which occurred at about 11am on Wednesday led to the death of one technician while three other people were injured as the elevator malfunctioned.

2 killed, district head kidnapped, many shops looted as Boko Haram attacks Yobe community

2 killed, district head kidnapped, many shops looted as Boko Haram attacks Yobe community

Nigeria

4 years ago

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Geidam, a Yobe state community, on Wednesday, January 6, and started shooting sporadically and causing pandemonium.

Another defection plan? Intrigues as APC senator praises PDP governor Wike for "saying truth to power"

Another defection plan? Intrigues as APC senator praises PDP governor Wike for "saying truth to power"

Politics

4 years ago

Ali Ndume, while commissioning the 11.5kms Alesa Agbonchia-Oyigbo road which connects Eleme and Oyigbo local government areas, praised Governor Nyesom Wike.

Breaking: US official resigns after attack on US Capitol as Senate resumes sitting over Trump's possible removal

Breaking: US official resigns after attack on US Capitol as Senate resumes sitting over Trump's possible removal

Politics

4 years ago

President Donald Trump's rhetoric and delusional claims of victory were said to have triggered the mass attack on The Capitol building on Wednesday, January 6.

Explainer: Why you must pay N15,000 to correct date of birth on NIN (see other services & their fees)

Explainer: Why you must pay N15,000 to correct date of birth on NIN (see other services & their fees)

Politics

4 years ago

On Tuesday, January 15, Funmi Opensanwo, NIMC regional coordinator in Alausa, Lagos, said the correction of date of birth on NIN will attract a fee of N15,000.

Alleged forgery: UI finally speaks on Obaseki's certificate, presents governor's original documents

Alleged forgery: UI finally speaks on Obaseki's certificate, presents governor's original documents

Politics

4 years ago

Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday, January 5, opened his defence in an alleged forgery case with University the of Ibadan presenting the Edo governor's certificate.

Nigeria sets new daily record of COVID-19 as NCDC reports 1354 new cases (list of states)

Nigeria sets new daily record of COVID-19 as NCDC reports 1354 new cases (list of states)

Nigeria

4 years ago

On Tuesday, January 5, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control announced 1,354 new cases of coronavirus, one death as the total official figure hits 92,705.

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