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: President Buhari makes fresh appointment into power sector (full list of members)

Breaking: President Buhari makes fresh appointment into power sector (full list of members)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Tales by moonlight: CAN reacts to Buhari's response to Trump on killing of Christians in Nigeria

Tales by moonlight: CAN reacts to Buhari's response to Trump on killing of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria

5 years ago

School reopening: UN sends warning to Nigerian government as students set for resumption

School reopening: UN sends warning to Nigerian government as students set for resumption

Nigeria

5 years ago

Hope rises for Kano singer sentenced to death as Falana set to appeal, receives document of verdict

Hope rises for Kano singer sentenced to death as Falana set to appeal, receives document of verdict

Nigeria

5 years ago

Finally, Tinubu opens up on fight between him and Akeredolu, makes big revelation

Finally, Tinubu opens up on fight between him and Akeredolu, makes big revelation

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: EFCC arrests, parades 13 Yahoo boys in Lagos (photo)

Just in: EFCC arrests, parades 13 Yahoo boys in Lagos (photo)

Politics

5 years ago

School reopening: Nigerians knock ASUU for saying ban lift on institutions will be suicidal (here are top reactions)

School reopening: Nigerians knock ASUU for saying ban lift on institutions will be suicidal (here are top reactions)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigerians on social media have come hard on Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) after the body said reopening of tertiary institutions will be suicidal.

This is how student will resume - Lagos university gives condition as Sanwo-Olu directs reopening of all schools

This is how student will resume - Lagos university gives condition as Sanwo-Olu directs reopening of all schools

Nigeria

5 years ago

While speaking on a radio interview monitored in Lagos, LASU VC Olarewaju Fagbohun explained that 400, 500 and 600 levels students will resume before others.

This is how executive order is breeding dictatorship in Nigeria - Ex-deputy Senate president reveals, knocks Buhari

This is how executive order is breeding dictatorship in Nigeria - Ex-deputy Senate president reveals, knocks Buhari

Politics

5 years ago

Ike Ekweremadu, speaking during the 60th Conference of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in Abuja on Wednesday, August 27, said executive orders are dangerous.

Good news as NAFDAC reveals drug that "kills" Covid-19 infection

Good news as NAFDAC reveals drug that "kills" Covid-19 infection

Nigeria

5 years ago

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) DG, Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that chloroquine can be used for Covid-19 treatment.

New war over 774,000 jobs as PDP lawmakers blow hot, say project politically motivated

New war over 774,000 jobs as PDP lawmakers blow hot, say project politically motivated

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives have rejected the proposed 774,00 jobs project, saying it is politically motivated.

Just in: 9 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Niger by EFCC, 1 car, phones and laptops recovered (photos)

Just in: 9 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Niger by EFCC, 1 car, phones and laptops recovered (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Nine suspected internet fraudsters have been nabbed by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Niger States on Thursday, August 21.

Police arrest immigration officer, 5 others over alleged cattle rustling in Katsina

Police arrest immigration officer, 5 others over alleged cattle rustling in Katsina

Nigeria

5 years ago

An immigration officer with service number 36702 Abubakar Shafi'u has been arrested by the police command in Katsina state with five others for cattle rustling.

Magu reacts as businessman reveals how his "EFCC boys" demanded N75m bribe

Magu reacts as businessman reveals how his "EFCC boys" demanded N75m bribe

Politics

5 years ago

Ibrahim Magu has shrugged off a fresh allegation against him, saying claim that EFCC officers under him demanded N75 million bribe from a businessman is false.

Breaking: ECOWAS closes borders, cuts trade relation with Mali after arrest of President Keita (full statement)

Breaking: ECOWAS closes borders, cuts trade relation with Mali after arrest of President Keita (full statement)

Politics

5 years ago

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it has shutdown ties with Mali after a military coup which ousted President Ibrahim Keita from power.

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