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: These are people who will decide which zone Buhari's successor will come from - APC chieftain reveals

2023: These are people who will decide which zone Buhari's successor will come from - APC chieftain reveals

Politics

4 years ago

Breaking: Tears as top traditional ruler who was Buhari's ex-CoS dies (photo)

Breaking: Tears as top traditional ruler who was Buhari's ex-CoS dies (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Immigration, Civil Defence job: FG opens portal for online exam (date, other info for candidates)

Immigration, Civil Defence job: FG opens portal for online exam (date, other info for candidates)

Nigeria

4 years ago

In show of good leadership, Obama, Bush and Clinton volunteer to be given COVID-19 vaccine to boost public trust

In show of good leadership, Obama, Bush and Clinton volunteer to be given COVID-19 vaccine to boost public trust

Nigeria

4 years ago

Possible defection looms as PDP governor commends Umahi for "taking bold decision"

Possible defection looms as PDP governor commends Umahi for "taking bold decision"

Politics

4 years ago

BREAKING: We're ready to face those planning another ENDSARS protest - IGP Adamu

BREAKING: We're ready to face those planning another ENDSARS protest - IGP Adamu

Nigeria

4 years ago

How Jonathan is working for us - APC taunts PDP as row continues over visit to ex-president

How Jonathan is working for us - APC taunts PDP as row continues over visit to ex-president

Nigeria

4 years ago

All Progressives Congress (APC) has again berated the Peoples Democratic Party over what it termed as the opposition party's desperate move to regain power.

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

COVID-19: CBN initiates N50bn loan, reaches out to Nigerians over pandemic

Business and Economy

4 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new set of initiatives to help Nigerians cope with the crippling economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

US

4 years ago

Newsmax poll showed out of 192,774 people who voted, 98.9% (190,593) said they don't back the idea of Donald Trump conceding defeat to Democratic's Joe Biden.

EndSARS: South-south leaders meet, table 5-point demand to Buhari (list of people in attendance)

EndSARS: South-south leaders meet, table 5-point demand to Buhari (list of people in attendance)

Nigeria

4 years ago

During a meeting in Port Harcourt also attended by a federal government delegation, the south-south leaders called for restructuring to reflect true federalism.

Cracks, worries as Biden's men fume, say top spots are given to those who didn't work for president-elect

Cracks, worries as Biden's men fume, say top spots are given to those who didn't work for president-elect

World

4 years ago

Top officials and staffers in the Joe Biden's camp are reportedly "pissed off" after being neglected in the allocation of cabinet slots dominated by Obama men.

UK govt finally holds debate on EndSARS petition, this is what it said about Buhari's govt, Lai Mohammed

UK govt finally holds debate on EndSARS petition, this is what it said about Buhari's govt, Lai Mohammed

Politics

4 years ago

Deliberating on a petition by EndSARS protesters seeking sanctions on some officials over human rights, UK parliament described FG's conduct as undemocratic.

How 7 soldiers taking food to IDPs camp were killed by Boko Haram, a gun truck seized - Eyewitness reveals

How 7 soldiers taking food to IDPs camp were killed by Boko Haram, a gun truck seized - Eyewitness reveals

Nigeria

4 years ago

The security efforts against terrorism in the northeast was punctured as at least seven soldiers were killed by Boko Haram on Saturday, November 21, in Borno.

Breaking: ASUU set for resumption as FG exempts body from IPPIS, offers N65bn to end strike

Breaking: ASUU set for resumption as FG exempts body from IPPIS, offers N65bn to end strike

Nigeria

4 years ago

After a 7-hour meeting on Friday, November 20, the FG agreed to provide an additional sum of N15 billion to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

How Buhari made me dump PDP for APC - Governor Umahi breaks silence on defection (video)

How Buhari made me dump PDP for APC - Governor Umahi breaks silence on defection (video)

Politics

4 years ago

Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi has attributed Buhari's fatherly role factor to his defection to APC, saying the president has been a role model and father.

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