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

Tears as PDP chieftain killed, his 3 three daughters kidnapped by bandits

Tears as PDP chieftain killed, his 3 three daughters kidnapped by bandits

Nigeria

4 years ago

Lagos speaks on reopening of schools, nightclubs, releases 12 guidelines (FULL LIST)

Lagos speaks on reopening of schools, nightclubs, releases 12 guidelines (FULL LIST)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Breaking: Tears as Lagos APC chairman dies (photo)

Breaking: Tears as Lagos APC chairman dies (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: Kaduna PFN chairman, wife kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna (photo)

BREAKING: Kaduna PFN chairman, wife kidnapped by gunmen in Kaduna (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Nepotism: It can trigger unintended consequences - Lai Mohammed warns Nigerian cleric who criticised Buhari

Nepotism: It can trigger unintended consequences - Lai Mohammed warns Nigerian cleric who criticised Buhari

Politics

4 years ago

Year in review: 3 major things that shook Nigeria in 2020 (videos)

Year in review: 3 major things that shook Nigeria in 2020 (videos)

Politics

4 years ago

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Explainer: 4 real reasons ASUU suspended 10-month strike

Education

4 years ago

The Academic Staff Union of the Universities (ASUU) has on Wednesday, December 23, suspended its strike action after ten months, opening doors for resumption.

Again, Buhari, Jonathan hold closed-door meeting after ex-VP Sambo's visit (photo)

Again, Buhari, Jonathan hold closed-door meeting after ex-VP Sambo's visit (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Former Nigerian leader, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, said he came to the Aso Rock to brief President Muhammadu Buhari about the political situation in The Gambia.

ASUU to suspend strike today as FG begins payment of 2-month arrears (photo)

ASUU to suspend strike today as FG begins payment of 2-month arrears (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Federal government has reportedly commenced the payment of the two-month arrears and salaries to the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Finally, ASUU announces time of resumption after 10-month strike

Finally, ASUU announces time of resumption after 10-month strike

Nigeria

4 years ago

Academic Staff Union of Universities on Tuesday, December 22, said the strike would be suspended when the FG "begins payment of withheld salaries" of lecturers.

Photos of huge crowd trying to enrol for NIN at Alausa emerges as FG threats to block SIMs

Photos of huge crowd trying to enrol for NIN at Alausa emerges as FG threats to block SIMs

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a photo-tweet by a social media user on Twitter, hundreds of people were seen engaging the NIMC officials to enrol for the NIN at the Alausa centre in Lagos.

FULL LIST: 7 important directives Sanwo-Olu issues as he closes schools, warns churches, mosques

FULL LIST: 7 important directives Sanwo-Olu issues as he closes schools, warns churches, mosques

Nigeria

4 years ago

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, December 18, announced the closure of all schools in the Lagos state amid scare of the second wave of COVID-19.

Jubril from Sudan? Presidency makes revelation about Buhari being cloned at Aso Rock villa

Jubril from Sudan? Presidency makes revelation about Buhari being cloned at Aso Rock villa

Nigeria

4 years ago

Femi Adesina has cleared airs on Muhammadu Buhari being cloned by Jubril from Sudan, describing it as ridiculous as the president turns 78 years on Thursday.

FG announces new SIM registration rules, to block numbers not linked with NIN (how to check)

FG announces new SIM registration rules, to block numbers not linked with NIN (how to check)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Telecommunication companies across Nigeria have been mandated by the NCC to block all the SIM cards that are not linked with the NIN any moment after December.

2023: Tinubu receives nods to succeed Buhari as ex-lawmakers, APC chieftains inaugurate movement (video, photo)

2023: Tinubu receives nods to succeed Buhari as ex-lawmakers, APC chieftains inaugurate movement (video, photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Friends and political allies of the All Progressives Congress national leader Bola Tinubu have commenced his presidential movement with the launching of SWAGA.

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