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

2023 presidency: 5 Igbo men who want to take President Buhari's seat (ex-governors, senators)

2023 presidency: 5 Igbo men who want to take President Buhari's seat (ex-governors, senators)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Joe Biden appoints another Nigerian into top position in US (photo)

Joe Biden appoints another Nigerian into top position in US (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

FG lifts suspension order on SIM replacement and activation

FG lifts suspension order on SIM replacement and activation

Nigeria

4 years ago

From TB Joshua to Adeboye: List of failed prophecies of Year 2020

From TB Joshua to Adeboye: List of failed prophecies of Year 2020

Nigeria

4 years ago

APC finally addresses rumoured defection of PDP governor to ruling party

APC finally addresses rumoured defection of PDP governor to ruling party

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: President Buhari signs 2021 budget into law (photos)

BREAKING: President Buhari signs 2021 budget into law (photos)

Politics

4 years ago

Why northerners opposed first motion for Nigeria to be independent in 1953 - Yakassai goes down memory lane

Why northerners opposed first motion for Nigeria to be independent in 1953 - Yakassai goes down memory lane

Politics

4 years ago

Elder statesman Tanko Yakassai said northerners opposed the motion for Nigeria to be a sovereign state in 1953 because north could not compete with the south.

He is right - Confusion as Nigerian governor backs Bishop Kukah, says all not well under Buhari

He is right - Confusion as Nigerian governor backs Bishop Kukah, says all not well under Buhari

Politics

4 years ago

Speaking through his chief press secretary Terver Akase, Governor Ortom said Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah must not be whipped into silence for saying the truth.

Glorious days ahead? Presidency reveals when Buhari will sign 2021 budget into law (here is exact date)

Glorious days ahead? Presidency reveals when Buhari will sign 2021 budget into law (here is exact date)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Garba Shehu, a senior media and publicity aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, said his principal will sign the 2021 appropriation bill into law on Thursday.

Why we didn't confirm some Buhari's appointees - Saraki opens up on confrontation with president

Why we didn't confirm some Buhari's appointees - Saraki opens up on confrontation with president

Nigeria

4 years ago

Responding to a tweet by a media mogul Dele Momodu on Wednesday, December 30, Bukola Saraki said all decisions taken in 8th Senate were in interest of Nigeria.

Dubai? Drama as Aisha Buhari's aide speaks on First Lady's whereabouts (video)

Dubai? Drama as Aisha Buhari's aide speaks on First Lady's whereabouts (video)

Politics

4 years ago

Amid deluge of controversies trailing her whereabouts, Aisha Buhari's aide shunned talks on the location of the First Lady, saying she has right to her privacy.

4 prominent Nigerians who celebrated Christmas in jail (ex-governors, religious leader)

4 prominent Nigerians who celebrated Christmas in jail (ex-governors, religious leader)

Nigeria

4 years ago

While many Nigerians took the Christmas avenue to reunite with their family members and distanced relatives, prominent Nigerians held theirs behind the prisons.

State of the nation: 4 things Obasanjo said about economy, security, COVID-19 under Buhari's watch

State of the nation: 4 things Obasanjo said about economy, security, COVID-19 under Buhari's watch

Nigeria

4 years ago

In his New Year message to Nigerians, former president Olusegun Obasanjo maintained that it is high time Nigerian leaders worked hard to diversify the economy.

Tale of tears: How 3 soldiers were killed, many injured by Boko Haram's explosive devices - Witness recounts

Tale of tears: How 3 soldiers were killed, many injured by Boko Haram's explosive devices - Witness recounts

Politics

4 years ago

The soldiers, according to media sources, were escorting commuters, when they ran into the landmine in what led to the death of three as many were injured.

Notorious bandit known for masterminding "several criminal acts" killed in Kaduna forest (photo)

Notorious bandit known for masterminding "several criminal acts" killed in Kaduna forest (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Nasiru Kachalla, a notorious bandit terrorising the northern region, was killed in Kaduna forest, according to a statement by state commissioner Samuel Aruwan.

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