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

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

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

2023: Fresh crisis hits Ekiti APC as Tinubu, Fayemi's loyalists bicker over Buhari's successor

2023: Fresh crisis hits Ekiti APC as Tinubu, Fayemi's loyalists bicker over Buhari's successor

Politics

4 years ago

For the record: 3 times Buhari govt increased electricity tariff in 5 years

For the record: 3 times Buhari govt increased electricity tariff in 5 years

Politics

4 years ago

APC ex-governorship candidate finally addresses rumoured defection to PDP

APC ex-governorship candidate finally addresses rumoured defection to PDP

Nigeria

4 years ago

2023: These are Tinubu's rights to succeed Buhari - APC chieftain and ex-governor speaks on presidency

2023: These are Tinubu's rights to succeed Buhari - APC chieftain and ex-governor speaks on presidency

Politics

4 years ago

2023: APC's founding father reveals top secret on zoning arrangement, dashes south's presidency hope

2023: APC's founding father reveals top secret on zoning arrangement, dashes south's presidency hope

Politics

4 years ago

Former Ogun state governor and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Olusegun Osoba, said there was no gentleman's agreement for zoning in APC constitution.

JAMB gives crucial update on sale of 2021 UTME forms to candidates

JAMB gives crucial update on sale of 2021 UTME forms to candidates

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a weekly bulletin of the office of the registrar on Monday, January 4, the JAMB said it has not communicated the date for the sale of the 2021 UTME forms.

Umahi, Miyetti Allah kick over "fake" video showing attack on herdsmen in Ebonyi (this is their reaction)

Umahi, Miyetti Allah kick over "fake" video showing attack on herdsmen in Ebonyi (this is their reaction)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Dave Umahi, while addressing pressmen on Monday, January 4, described the video of attack on herdsmen as mischievous and called for an investigation.

ASUU strike: Top Nigerian university announces resumption date, guidelines for old, new students

ASUU strike: Top Nigerian university announces resumption date, guidelines for old, new students

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a statement by its spokesperson Benedicta Ehanire on Monday, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) announced 2019/2020 academic session will resume January 30.

Lagos govt gives crucial update on the resumption of workers

Lagos govt gives crucial update on the resumption of workers

Politics

4 years ago

The Lagos state government on Sunday, December 3, directed all workers to remain and continue working from home amid the fear of the coronavirus second wave.

Anxiety as new police IG set to take over from Adamu, (here is date and possible candidate)

Anxiety as new police IG set to take over from Adamu, (here is date and possible candidate)

Politics

4 years ago

A new inspector general of police may be announced in February 2021 by the Nigerian Police Council (NPC) as Mohammed Adamu's tenure is set to expire next month.

Ogun govt suspends Governor Abiodun's commissioner accused of sexual harassment (photo)

Ogun govt suspends Governor Abiodun's commissioner accused of sexual harassment (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

The Ogun state commissioner for environment, Abiodun Abudu-Balogun, has been given a marching order and directed to hand over over alleged sexual harassment.

COVID-19: Wike orders full reopening of schools in Rivers, gives fresh directives

COVID-19: Wike orders full reopening of schools in Rivers, gives fresh directives

Politics

4 years ago

All public and private nursery, primary and secondary schools in Rivers state have been directed to resume back on Monday, January 4, by Governor Nyesom Wike.

2023: Tinubu's presidency ambition shaky as APC chieftain says no zoning plan in party's constitution

2023: Tinubu's presidency ambition shaky as APC chieftain says no zoning plan in party's constitution

Politics

4 years ago

Former minister and two-term Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau has stated that it is a matter of "common sense" to give power to the south after the north's reign.

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