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

Breaking: Senate approves appointment of 8 judges as Supreme Court justices

Breaking: Senate approves appointment of 8 judges as Supreme Court justices

Nigeria

5 years ago

BREAKING: Akeredolu wins 13 LGAs ahead of Jegede as INEC announces official results from 16 local governments

BREAKING: Akeredolu wins 13 LGAs ahead of Jegede as INEC announces official results from 16 local governments

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: Confusion as northern youths reject EndSARS protest, back activities of SARS officers (full statement)

Breaking: Confusion as northern youths reject EndSARS protest, back activities of SARS officers (full statement)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: Governor Makinde reacts to killing of EndSARS protester in Oyo, directs investigation

Breaking: Governor Makinde reacts to killing of EndSARS protester in Oyo, directs investigation

Nigeria

5 years ago

Commotion as thugs remove ex-governor's cap during PDP rally, says "I must not die" (video)

Commotion as thugs remove ex-governor's cap during PDP rally, says "I must not die" (video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Anger as ASUU demands resignation of Buhari's minister, gives conditions for reopening

Anger as ASUU demands resignation of Buhari's minister, gives conditions for reopening

Education

5 years ago

Just in: Governor Diri reacts after appeal court announces him as winner of Bayelsa election

Just in: Governor Diri reacts after appeal court announces him as winner of Bayelsa election

Nigeria

5 years ago

Duoye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, has reacted to the judgement of the appeal court of Friday, October 2, declaring him as the winner of the state's guber poll.

Setback for 774,000 jobs as FG makes U-turn over delay in release of funds

Setback for 774,000 jobs as FG makes U-turn over delay in release of funds

Nigeria

5 years ago

The 774,000 jobs scheme will not kick-off on Independence Day, Thursday, October 1, as planned due to the delay in release of funds by the federal government.

Joy as Nigerian governor presents 8 houses, 51 SUVs to state judges, gives reasons (photos)

Joy as Nigerian governor presents 8 houses, 51 SUVs to state judges, gives reasons (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has distributed 51 vehicles and about 8 houses to the judges in the state. The event happened in Ikeja, the state capital.

FG issues fresh updates, directives on reopening of higher institutions

FG issues fresh updates, directives on reopening of higher institutions

Nigeria

5 years ago

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given fresh directives to the management of the universities for the immediate reopening of academic classes.

Breaking: President Buhari makes crucial appointment (photo)

Breaking: President Buhari makes crucial appointment (photo)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Professor Abba Isa Tijani has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as the director-general of National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM).

Osinbajo reveals real reason govt cannot continue to run Nigeria's refineries as oil crisis deepens

Osinbajo reveals real reason govt cannot continue to run Nigeria's refineries as oil crisis deepens

Nigeria

5 years ago

Yemi Osinbajo has submitted that private sectors should be allowed to take over the control of the refineries if there should be solution to oil challenges.

Just in: Obaseki sends powerful message to President Buhari after defeating APC in Edo election

Just in: Obaseki sends powerful message to President Buhari after defeating APC in Edo election

Politics

5 years ago

Governor Godwin Obaseki has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for holding to the principles of fairness, just and democracy in the just concluded Edo polls.

We'll kill ourselves - Tension as APC, PDP loyalists bicker in Obaseki's deputy's polling unit (video)

We'll kill ourselves - Tension as APC, PDP loyalists bicker in Obaseki's deputy's polling unit (video)

Politics

5 years ago

Philips Shaibu, who is seeking reelection alongside his principal Governor Godwin Obaseki on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, voted amid loyalists.

Nigeria is divided as never before under Buhari - Soyinka attacks president (full statement)

Nigeria is divided as never before under Buhari - Soyinka attacks president (full statement)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has backed the position of former president Olusegun Obasanjo on the state of the nation, saying Nigeria is more divided.

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