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

New war over 774,000 jobs as Senate, House of Reps tackle FG, Buhari's minister replies

New war over 774,000 jobs as Senate, House of Reps tackle FG, Buhari's minister replies

Politics

5 years ago

Just in: Duoye Diri reacts to election tribunal judgement sacking him as Bayelsa governor

Just in: Duoye Diri reacts to election tribunal judgement sacking him as Bayelsa governor

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: President Buhari appoints 4 Supreme Court judges (here is their region)

Breaking: President Buhari appoints 4 Supreme Court judges (here is their region)

Politics

5 years ago

FG set to receive more Abacha assets as Ireland prepares to return €5.5m kept by ex-leader in Dublin

FG set to receive more Abacha assets as Ireland prepares to return €5.5m kept by ex-leader in Dublin

Nigeria

5 years ago

After attack on Zulum, army begins probe into allegation that soldiers now engage in farming, fishing in Borno

After attack on Zulum, army begins probe into allegation that soldiers now engage in farming, fishing in Borno

Politics

5 years ago

Dozen feared dead as Boko Haram attacks Borno communities, cattle rustled

Dozen feared dead as Boko Haram attacks Borno communities, cattle rustled

Politics

5 years ago

Months after his dethronement, former Kano emir Sanusi goes back to school, bags big fellowship at top UK varsity

Months after his dethronement, former Kano emir Sanusi goes back to school, bags big fellowship at top UK varsity

Education

5 years ago

Former emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been offered a fellowship programme by the Oxford University in the United Kingdom. He will resume in October.

Just in: EFCC arrests 3 corpers, 19 undergraduates, 10 others for alleged internet fraud (photos)

Just in: EFCC arrests 3 corpers, 19 undergraduates, 10 others for alleged internet fraud (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 32 internet fraudsters known as Yahoo boys in Ogbomosho community of Oyo on Tuesday, August 11.

Magu's accusers are the ones probing him - Sagay makes revelation about Salami-led panel

Magu's accusers are the ones probing him - Sagay makes revelation about Salami-led panel

Politics

5 years ago

Professor Itse Sagay has faulted the composition of the presidential panel probing Ibrahim Magu, saying those who accused the EFCC boss are the one probing him.

Insecurity: 4 Boko Haram arms suppliers killed by Nigerien army, their identity revealed

Insecurity: 4 Boko Haram arms suppliers killed by Nigerien army, their identity revealed

Nigeria

5 years ago

Military force of Niger intercepted and annihilated four Libyan men suspected to be arm suppliers to Boko Haram insurgents on their way to northeast Nigeria.

China reacts to taking-over Nigeria's sovereign right over $500m loans as pressure mounts on FG

China reacts to taking-over Nigeria's sovereign right over $500m loans as pressure mounts on FG

Politics

5 years ago

Chinese government has stated that there is no plan to take over Nigeria’s sovereign right should there be defaults in the payment of the $500 million loans.

FG gives update on total reopening of schools across the country amid Covid-19

FG gives update on total reopening of schools across the country amid Covid-19

Politics

5 years ago

The federal government said it is still worried over the reopening of schools as students in graduating classes are set to resume classes for WAEC and NECO.

After Magu, more heads to roll as Buhari vows to probe corruption in past, present govts, reels out achievements

After Magu, more heads to roll as Buhari vows to probe corruption in past, present govts, reels out achievements

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed his commitment to fighting corruption in the country, vowing to institute probes into the past, present corruption cases.

APC reacts as Governor Wike boasts Obaseki doesn't have a strong candidate and he will win

APC reacts as Governor Wike boasts Obaseki doesn't have a strong candidate and he will win

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has come under attack after saying Governor Godwin Obaseki, the PDP guber candidate, does not have any strong opponent.

Only students seating for WASSCE will resume schools - Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti defy FG's order

Only students seating for WASSCE will resume schools - Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti defy FG's order

Education

5 years ago

Lagos and Ogun state governments have said that only students seating for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will resume back class.

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