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

EndSARS: How officer clearing road for VIP killed my husband - 29-year-old widow with 3 kids reveals

EndSARS: How officer clearing road for VIP killed my husband - 29-year-old widow with 3 kids reveals

Politics

4 years ago

Setback hits resumption as FG makes U-turn, kicks against ASUU's condition for ending strike

Setback hits resumption as FG makes U-turn, kicks against ASUU's condition for ending strike

Education

4 years ago

This is what you must do to your kids bringing in looted goods - Buhari issues warning to parents

This is what you must do to your kids bringing in looted goods - Buhari issues warning to parents

Nigeria

5 years ago

Buhari isn't the problem - FG reveals those hoarding looted Covid-19 palliatives

Buhari isn't the problem - FG reveals those hoarding looted Covid-19 palliatives

Politics

5 years ago

Bank, Custom base, VIO unit attacked, looted as protest turns violent in Oyo (photos)

Bank, Custom base, VIO unit attacked, looted as protest turns violent in Oyo (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Just in: US reacts to EndSARS protest, closes consulate as it sends message to its citizens

Just in: US reacts to EndSARS protest, closes consulate as it sends message to its citizens

Politics

5 years ago

Your generation can create new normal - Obama on why American youths should vote Biden (video)

Your generation can create new normal - Obama on why American youths should vote Biden (video)

US

5 years ago

Barack Obama, in a speech he made in Philadelphia, said he knows former VPJoe Biden more than almost anybody and he believes he will make a good president.

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu reacts to Lekki shooting, visits victims at hospital (photos)

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu reacts to Lekki shooting, visits victims at hospital (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos said he visited the victims of the unfortunate shooting in Lekki as reactions continue to trail the unfortunate incident.

This is when ASUU will call-off strike - Good news emerges as body, FG finally agree

This is when ASUU will call-off strike - Good news emerges as body, FG finally agree

Education

5 years ago

Emerging reports claim that ASUU may burry its hatchets and resume back to classes on Wednesday, October 21, after reaching agreement with federal government.

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew on Lagos state after hoodlums' attack

Breaking: Governor Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew on Lagos state after hoodlums' attack

Politics

5 years ago

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lagos after hoodlums on the guise of protest burned down a police station in Orile LGA on Tuesday.

President has children, knows how youths behave - Obasanjo, Ooni react to EndSARS protest

President has children, knows how youths behave - Obasanjo, Ooni react to EndSARS protest

Politics

5 years ago

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and former president Olusegun Obasanjo have both sent a powerful solidarity message to the EndSARS protesters.

Breaking: Like Lagos and Oyo, Ekiti state shuts down schools due to EndSARS protest

Breaking: Like Lagos and Oyo, Ekiti state shuts down schools due to EndSARS protest

Nigeria

5 years ago

The immediate shutdown of private and government schools in Ekiti was announced by the state education commissioner, Kofoworola Aderiye, on Monday, October 19.

Breaking: Political activities set on move as INEC declares date for 2023 presidential election

Breaking: Political activities set on move as INEC declares date for 2023 presidential election

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, October 15, announced that the next presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023.

Breaking: Police IG announces replacement for SARS, summons officers under unit for medical checkup

Breaking: Police IG announces replacement for SARS, summons officers under unit for medical checkup

Nigeria

5 years ago

The inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has set up a new police tactical team known as SWAT that will replace the controversial SARS unit amid outrage.

Nothing but old news - Senators knock Buhari over 2021 budget, identify why it's unrealistic

Nothing but old news - Senators knock Buhari over 2021 budget, identify why it's unrealistic

Nigeria

5 years ago

Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senate minority leader and other lawmakers have rejected the 2021 budget, saying it is unrealistic because it failed to address reality.

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