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.

765 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

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Breaking: APC candidate Sanwo-Olu reportedly wins his polling unit

Nigeria

7 years ago

Unilag VC gives update on convocation as varsity set to graduate 8,000 students

Education

7 years ago

Why Atiku must go to court - Secondus, PDP chieftains speak as party set for legal redress

Nigeria

7 years ago

Breaking: Police nab 2 people with 17 sacks reportedly containing thumb-printed ballots in Kano (photo)

Politics

7 years ago

Judge threatens to jail Obanikoro over Fayose's N2.2bn corruption trial

Nigeria

7 years ago

EFCC relocates office, leaves message for members of public

Nigeria

7 years ago

Senator Shehu sani reacts to governors donating vehicles for campaign

Politics

7 years ago

Following the recent donation of 18 buses for the campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari by Governor Rotimi Akeredeolu, Shehu Sani has berated the anti-graft agencies for their failure to track the campaign spending.

Benue auto crash: APC mourns death of PDP supporters

Nigeria

7 years ago

The APC has condoled with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members who died following a fatal accident on Otukpo-Agatu road in Benue state while travelling for the campaign rally.

2019: Arewa group makes U-turn, endorses President Buhari ahead of election

Politics

7 years ago

Arewa youth Forum (AYF), a northern group, said it has endorsed All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of 2019 general elections in order to consolidate his performance in the country.

Mixed reactions trail House of Reps members' call for parliamentary government

Politics

7 years ago

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the demand by 72 House of Representatives members for a bill to re-introduce a parliamentary system of government earlier practised in Nigeria between late 1950’s and part of 1960’s.

More Nigerians from 6 states to benefit from youth support programme YESSO

Nigeria

7 years ago

A World Bank assisted programme, Youth Employment and Support Operation (YESSO), said it is planning to open social registers across six states in the country. The states include Akwa Ibom, Abia, Kaduna and Kebbi.

2019: Play by the rule during election - Governor Umahi cautions politician against do-or-die politics

Politics

7 years ago

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has cautioned against do-or-die politics ahead of 2019 general elections, acknowledging that Nigeria went through turbulent times in 2018 and thus calling for a renewed belief in the country.

2019: Group raises alarm over alleged plot by Atiku to outspend Buhari, PDP candidate fires back

Nigeria

7 years ago

Less than a week after President Muhammadu Buhari flagged off his presidential campaign in Akwa Ibom, the Buhari Media Organisation has cried out over an alleged plot by Atiku Abubakar to bring illicit funds into the country.

Fayose vs EFCC, Khashoggi: A review of 6 big stories within the week

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Over the last 10 days, from politics to entertainment Nigerian media space has been set awake by various media reports. Some of these stories can be said to have come with touches of less uniqueness, while some amazingly great.

Opinion: 4 times Aisha Buhari criticised her husband, APC-led government by Rahaman Toheeb Abiola

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Although we must admit that every first lady comes with peculiar features, Aisha - with her classy personality, glamourous look and her enviable wit - will forever go down the memory lane as a brave woman with touches of chivalry.

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