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

How many Boko Haram leaders were killed during airstrike attacks - Nigerian military reveals (photo, video)

How many Boko Haram leaders were killed during airstrike attacks - Nigerian military reveals (photo, video)

Nigeria

4 years ago

Explainer: This is what Trump's win in Alaska will do for Biden's projected victory (photo)

Explainer: This is what Trump's win in Alaska will do for Biden's projected victory (photo)

US

4 years ago

Breaking: Obaseki sworn in as second term governor in Edo (photos, video)

Breaking: Obaseki sworn in as second term governor in Edo (photos, video)

Politics

4 years ago

Trump renews hope as Georgia set to conduct full by-hand recount of presidential ballots

Trump renews hope as Georgia set to conduct full by-hand recount of presidential ballots

Politics

4 years ago

This is why we froze accounts of 20 EndSARS protesters - CBN reveals grave allegation

This is why we froze accounts of 20 EndSARS protesters - CBN reveals grave allegation

Politics

4 years ago

Breaking: Top official dies in presidency after fight with cancer (photo)

Breaking: Top official dies in presidency after fight with cancer (photo)

Nigeria

4 years ago

EndSARS: They sold my properties in my presence - Victims of hoodlums' attacks in Oyo speak (photos)

EndSARS: They sold my properties in my presence - Victims of hoodlums' attacks in Oyo speak (photos)

Politics

4 years ago

Legit.ng spoke with victims of hoodlums' attacks in Iseyin LGA of Oyo state whose residences, businesses were looted and destroyed during the hijacked protest.

LIVE UPDATE: Joe Biden on the verge of presidency after leading Trump in key states (photos, video)

LIVE UPDATE: Joe Biden on the verge of presidency after leading Trump in key states (photos, video)

World

4 years ago

After an intense voting by Americans on Tuesday, November 3, US is set to rewrite history by reelecting Donald Trump or handing power to 77-year-old Joe Biden.

Flashback: He'll be impeached - Apostle Sulaimon forecasts what will happen to Trump's successor (video)

Flashback: He'll be impeached - Apostle Sulaimon forecasts what will happen to Trump's successor (video)

People

4 years ago

In a viral video recorded before the US poll, Apostle Suleman prophesied that Donald Trump would be humiliated out of office while his opponent will be voted.

2023: El-Rufai breaks silence on contesting for presidency, speaks on his posters flooding Abuja (photo)

2023: El-Rufai breaks silence on contesting for presidency, speaks on his posters flooding Abuja (photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, has distanced himself from the posters of him and minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi flooding the FCT, Abuja.

Breaking: We're on road to victory - Trump says, threatens to head to Supreme Court over "fraud"

Breaking: We're on road to victory - Trump says, threatens to head to Supreme Court over "fraud"

US

4 years ago

After fuming earlier at what he termed vote stealing, Donald Trump has thanked his supporters for the tremendous support and expressed confidence in victory.

We will never let them do it - Trump fumes, alleges votes cast after polls closed as Biden leads

We will never let them do it - Trump fumes, alleges votes cast after polls closed as Biden leads

US

4 years ago

The counting of US election is still ongoing with Donald Trump fuming over what he termed as "vote-stealing" as Joe Biden leads in the results released so far.

US election: This is why I'll always fight for your interest - Biden tells Americans as poll continues (photo)

US election: This is why I'll always fight for your interest - Biden tells Americans as poll continues (photo)

World

4 years ago

Biden, a former senator who served as the 47th vice president under Barack Obama, said he will always fight for the interest of Americans come rain or shine.

US election: We've identified them - Police issue warning to rioters "willing to cause damage"

US election: We've identified them - Police issue warning to rioters "willing to cause damage"

US

4 years ago

In a statement on Monday, NYPD chief of department, Terence Monahan, said police officers are braced up for the possibility of riot and looting after the polls.

US election: Campaign turns toxic as Biden, Trump's supporters clash, placards stolen damaged ( video, photo)

US election: Campaign turns toxic as Biden, Trump's supporters clash, placards stolen damaged ( video, photo)

Politics

4 years ago

Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been damaging and stealing placards in support of their candidates as the presidential election holds in November.

Rahaman Abiola